Reported by Lauren Neidigh.
2018 SEC CHAMPIONSHIPS
- Wednesday, February 14 – Sunday, February 18
- Rec Center Natatorium, College Station, TX (Central Time Zone)
- Prelims 10AM / Finals 6PM
- Defending Champion: Florida (5x) (results)
- Championship Central
- Psych Sheet
- Live results
- Live Video (finals)
MEN’S 500 FREE:
- GOLD: Fynn Minuth, South Carolina, 4:10.55
- SILVER: Akaram Mahmoud, South Carolina, 4:11.47
- BRONZE: Khader Baqlah, Florida, 4:14.48
South Carolina’s Fynn Minuth was out like a light in 1:37.92, holding off teammate Akaram Mahmoud through the back half as he successfully defended his SEC title. Florida’s Khader Baqlah knocked over 2 seconds off his lifetime best for the bronze. Teammate Ben Lawless followed with a 4:17.35 for 4th, while Georgia’s Jay Litherland (4:17.92) rounded out the top 5. Notably, South Carolina’s Brandonn Almeida and Cody Bekemeyer had the 4th and 5th fastest times of the night from the B final in 4:16.21 and 4:17.10 respectively.
He seems like a really nice guy, seems so appreciative of his teammates and down to earth.
This young man is a great speaker. Very gracious. Impressive. Gives all D swimmers a good look.
Well spoken