Badgers start out Big Tens with relay podium finish
February 23, 2022 | Men's Swimming & Diving
Jake Newmark breaks lead-off record
MADISON, Wis. - On the first day of the men's Big Ten Championships, the 800 free relay took fourth place with a time of 6:20.68.
Jake Newmark's 200 free lead-off (1:32.82) set a new team record. Other members of the relay included Yigit Alan, Caleb Aman and Nico Butera.
Way to get it started! 🔥
— Wisconsin Swimming & Diving (@BadgerSwimDive) February 23, 2022
First podium finish goes to the 800 Free Relay 👏#Badgers | #OnWisconsin pic.twitter.com/qOlXL37bQS
The Badgers were disqualified from the 200 medley relay but bounced back with a top four finish in the 800 free relay.
STRAIGHT FROM THE POOL DECK
Head Coach Yuri Suguiyama: "Disqualifying the 200 Medley Relay was a tough start to the session but the men rebounded with a great 800 Free Relay. Specifically, Jake Newmark leading off with a school record time in the 200 Free. We've got our work cut out for us but the way we actually swam tonight makes me think that this team can be really good over the next few days. On to Day 2!"
The men will be back competing tomorrow with the schedule as follows:
PRELIMS - 9:00 a.m.
500 Free
200 IM
50 Free
1M Diving Trials
1M Diving Consolation Finals
FINALS - 4:30 p.m.
500 Free C Finals
500 Free Consolation Finals
500 Free Finals
200 IM C Finals
200 IM Consolation Finals
200 IM Finals
50 Free C Finals
50 Free Consolation Finals
50 Free Finals
1M Diving Finals
400 Medley Relay
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