Wednesday, March 22
Minneapolis, Minn.
TBD
Southern Illinois University
vs
Men's NCAA Championship
Ruard Van Renen set to compete at National Championships
03/23/2023 | 9:16:00 | Swimming & Diving
CARBONDALE, Ill. - Freshman swimmer Ruard van Renen will compete in the 100 & 200 Backstroke at the 2023 NCAA Division I National Championships this Friday and Saturday in Minneapolis, Minn.
Quick Hits
"We are extremely excited to be back at the Men's NCAA Championships for the first time in 18 years. Every year it is a team goal to have Saluki men and women at the highest level, so having freshman Ruard van Renen make the big step to this meet is tremendous for him and for the program. Go Dawgs!"
Meet Information
Prelims each day will begin at 9 AM and finals start at 5 PM each day. The meet is hosted by the University of Minnesota inside the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center. All sessions of the meet will be streamed on ESPN+.
Order of Events
Wednesday: 200 Medley Relay, 800 Free Relay
Thursday: 500 Free, 200 IM, 50 Free, 1-Meter Diving, 200 Free Relay
Friday: 400 IM, 100 Fly, 200 Free, 100 Breast, 100 Back, 3-Meter Diving, 400 Medley Relay
Saturday: 1650 Free, 200 Back, 100 Free, 200 Breast, 200 Fly, Platform Diving, 400 Free Relay
Follow the Salukis
For the latest updates on the Salukis, follow the team on Twitter (@SIU_SwimDive), Instagram (@SIU_SwimDive), and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SIUSwimDive
Quick Hits
- van Renen is the first Saluki men's swimmer to qualify for Nationals in 18 years.
- van Renen was selected as the MAC Outstanding Swimmer of the Year, MAC Freshmen Swimmer of the Year, and All-MAC 1st Team.
- He holds SIU program records in 8 races. (50 Back, 100 Back, 200 Back, 50 Fly, 200 Free Relay, 400 Free Relay, 200 Medley Relay, and 400 Medley Relay)
- He was the MAC Champion in the 100 & 200 Back, 200 & 400 Free Relays, and 400 Medley Relay.
"We are extremely excited to be back at the Men's NCAA Championships for the first time in 18 years. Every year it is a team goal to have Saluki men and women at the highest level, so having freshman Ruard van Renen make the big step to this meet is tremendous for him and for the program. Go Dawgs!"
Meet Information
Prelims each day will begin at 9 AM and finals start at 5 PM each day. The meet is hosted by the University of Minnesota inside the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center. All sessions of the meet will be streamed on ESPN+.
Order of Events
Wednesday: 200 Medley Relay, 800 Free Relay
Thursday: 500 Free, 200 IM, 50 Free, 1-Meter Diving, 200 Free Relay
Friday: 400 IM, 100 Fly, 200 Free, 100 Breast, 100 Back, 3-Meter Diving, 400 Medley Relay
Saturday: 1650 Free, 200 Back, 100 Free, 200 Breast, 200 Fly, Platform Diving, 400 Free Relay
Follow the Salukis
For the latest updates on the Salukis, follow the team on Twitter (@SIU_SwimDive), Instagram (@SIU_SwimDive), and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SIUSwimDive
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