mountaineers Set to Compete at U.S. Open Championships
AUSTIN, Texas - The West Virginia University swimming and diving team will send a contingent of athletes to the U.S. Open Championships, beginning Thursday, December 4, at the Lee and Joe jamail Texas swimming Center in Austin, Texas. The three-day competition will feature a diverse schedule of events, providing a crucial possibility for Mountaineer swimmers to test their skills against some of the nation’s top competitors.
The U.S. open serves as a key early-season benchmark for the WVU program,allowing athletes to gauge their progress and build momentum heading into the heart of the competitive season. Last year’s championships saw Danny Berlitz achieve a significant victory for west Virginia, winning the men’s 400-meter individual medley. This year, Macey Larson, Szymon Mieczkowski, Rafael Mimoso, Erik Petruzzi, Cas Verstegen, and Natasha Whittall are among those representing the mountaineers.
Schedule of Events:
Thursday,December 4:
* 50-meter backstroke
* 50-meter breaststroke
Friday,December 5:
* 100-meter butterfly
* 100-meter breaststroke
* 100-meter backstroke
Saturday,December 6:
* 50-meter butterfly
* 200-meter backstroke
* 200-meter breaststroke
fans can follow the Mountaineers and receive updates throughout the championships by visiting WVUsports.com or following WVUSwimDive on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram.
