Sophomore Laurie Downey turned in a disappointing performance at the AIAW intercollegiate swimming championships in Fort Lauderdale last weekend, failing to reach the finals in any event.
The University of Miami took top honors in the competition, followed by Stanford and USC. Downey was the only Crimson swimmer to journey south for the meet.
Downey's strongest showing was in the 100 backstroke. She touched in at 1:02.4 for 17th place, three seconds off the winning pace and more than a second behind her own season best.
Downey also swam in the 100 IM in 1:03.8 and the 50 backstroke in 29.4. Barbara Ann Marshall of UNC won the 200 backstroke in a stunning 2:04.0, while Downey finished a full three seconds behind her own season best time at 2:14.2.
Coach Stephanie Johnson and Downey agreed that competing in an outdoor facility for the first time this year had slowed her down.
"It makes a difference to those of us who train indoors all year," Downey said yesterday.
Read more in Sports
Bok's Hockey PredictionsRecommended Articles
-
Women Swimmers Submerge UMass; Two Team Records Set in 75-56 WinThe Harvard women's swim team had more than just a good meet in last night's 75-56 defeat of UMass. They
-
Swim Teams Split Weekend Contests In Hanover:It was an "almost" afternoon in Hanover as the Harvard women's swim team staged a late-meet rally that fell just
-
Undefeated Squash Team Sets Pace for RadcliffeWith the exception of the undefeated squash team, Radcliffe winter teams have had a mediocre start in the '75-'76 season.
-
15 Questions with Lindsay E. GaryThe closest most Harvard students get to US Weekly-worthy celebs is through their guilty pleasure reading, but Lindsey E. Gary ’06, feels right at home in Hollywood.
-
Blogger Spotlights Massachusetts Ave. Store ClosuresWhen she goes on walks with her daughter, Cambridge resident Katy Downey carries along a camera to snap shots of empty storefronts. When she spots shuttered retailers while driving, she pulls over to take photographs.
-
New Teammate Joins Crimson
