2025 MINNESOTA FIRST CHANCE INVITE
- February 7-8, 2025
- Minneapolis, Minn.
- SCY (25 yards)
- Friday Results
- Saturday AM Results
- Saturday PM Results
Courtesy: Gopher Sports
MINNEAPOLIS– The Minnesota Golden Gophers men’s and women’s swimming teams completed the First Chance after two days of competition at Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center.
With no diving or team scores at this meet, it has provided an opportunity for swimmers to improve their times ahead of Big Ten Championships. 19 different Gophers recorded personal bests this weekend.
Senior Joey Tepper earned a B cut in the 1650 with a 15:09.92 which is a season best.
Luke Leonidas and Jaden Heinlein each swam three personal bests. Leonidas in the 200 IM (1;47.17), 100 back (47.51), and 200 back (1:44.65). Heinlein’s personal best also came in the 200 back (1:44.36), and 200 IM (1:48.96), as well as the 400 IM (3:53.76).
On the women’s side, Keira Mullins led the way with three personal bests. Those came in the 100 breast (1:03.11), 200 IM (2:04.36), and 200 breast (2:17.88).
The Golden Gophers now turn their attention to Big Ten Championships. The women are set to compete Feb. 19-22 at Ohio State. The men will compete at home Feb. 26- March 1.
Below is a list of personal records set at the First Chance meet.
Personal Records:
Hannah Cornish – 100 Breast
Keira Mullins – 100 Breast, 200 IM, 200 Breast
Georgia Kahler – 100 Breast
Luke Mychalowych – 50 Free, 100 Free
Josh Johnston – 100 Breast, 200 Breast
Drew Kaelin – 100 Breast
Connor Groya – 100 Breast
Joe Polyak – 500 Free
Casey Stowe -100 Fly
Luke Leonidas – 200 IM, 100 Back, 200 Back
Tyler Hansen – 200 IM, 200 Breast
Daniel Eichel – 200 IM, 200 Fly
Jaden Heinlein – 200 IM, 400 IM, 200 Back
Kamdyn Periat – 50 Free
Omar Abdelwahab – 50 Free, 100 Free
Jade Roghair – 1650 Free, 100 Free
Paige Moreen – 100 Free
Jayden Edmonson – 100 Free
Owen Von Weihe – 200 Breast
