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America East Championships Day 1: Results | Championship Central
WORCESTER, Mass. – Vermont women's swimming and diving set a new UVM varsity record in the 200 medley relay to highlight day one of the America East Championships on Thursday at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
 
Courtney Gray, Shannon Cowley, Andie Blaser and Christa Weaver registered a time of 1:42.97 in the 200-yard medley relay to break the old varsity school record of 1:43.44, which was set by the same four swimmers at the Bucknell Invitational earlier this season.
 
During the 50-yard backstroke leg of the 200 medley relay, sophomore Courtney Gray broke the WPI pool record with a time of 26.10.
 
In the first event of the night, the Catamounts opened with a third-place finish in the 800-yard freestyle relay. Kelly Lennon, Sarah Mantz, Katie Adams and Ilsa Feierabend clocked in at 7:31.94 to earn a spot on the podium.

Junior Maggie Preston was Vermont's top diver on the first night, posting a fourth-place showing with a score of 230.40 in the 1-meter diving event.
 
The Catamounts continue competition at the championships on Friday (Feb. 13) with preliminary heats starting at 10 a.m. and finals at 6 p.m. Watch live video for free at AmericaEast.tv.
 
ALUMNI & PARENTS GATHERING
Vermont swimming & diving alumni and parents are invited to join the coaching staff on Saturday, February 14 at 8 p.m. as part of America East Championships. The gathering will be held in the lounge area of the 99 Restaurant (11 East Central St, Worcester, Mass.) and hot appetizers will be served. RSVPs are requested through our Victory Club office at 802.656.0956 or Victory.Club@uvm.edu.