March 28, 2012

Grand Prix Information | Grand Prix Psych Sheets

ATHENS, Ohio – Ohio Swimming and Diving kicks off its non-traditional season this weekend at the 2012 Indianapolis Grand Prix. Lining up for the Bobcats beginning on Thursday will be Tori Bagan, Katey Brooks, Lauren Funk, Rachel Stearns and Laurin Williams.

Williams, a recent participant at the 2012 NCAA Championships in Auburn, Ala., placed 23rd in the 1650 Freestyle and 52nd in the 500 Freestyle preliminary round during the middle of March. The 16:24.44 Williams (Shoreline, Wash.) achieved in the 1650 Free was just under three seconds away from placing her in the top 20 and was also the third-fastest time ever swam by a Bobcat in the event.

Ohio swimmers will compete in a total of 11 different events at the Indianapolis Grand Prix, which will span from Mar. 29-31. For a full list of these events, please see below:

50 Freestyle
Lauren Funk
Tori Bagan
Amanda Cecere
Katey Brooks

100 Freestyle
Lauren Funk
Rachel Stearns
Tori Bagan
Katey Brooks

100 Butterfly
Amanda Cecere

100 Breaststroke
Tori Bagan
Lauren Funk
Katey Brooks

100 Backstroke
Rachel Stearns

200 Backstroke
Tori Bagan
Rachel Stearns

200 Butterfly
Amanda Cecere

200 Individual Medley
Rachel Stearns

400 Freestyle
Laurin Williams

400 Individual Medley
Laurin Williams

800 Freestyle
Laurin Williams

Preliminary sessions will begin each day at 8:30 a.m. while finals will commence at 6 p.m. For a full schedule of events, please view page three of the "Grand Prix Information" document.

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