Wednesday, March 26
Federal Way, WA
Southern Illinois University
at
Men's NCAA Championships
Recap | Santiago Wraps Up Swim and Dive Schedule at Men’s NCAA Championships
03/29/2025 | 6:42:00 | Swimming & Diving
FEDERAL WAY, Wash. – Southern Illinois swimmer Alex Santiago spent the last three days competing at the Men's NCAA Championships, the final event on SIU's 2025 schedule. Santiago competed in the 50- and 100-yard freestyle, as well as the 100-yard butterfly
How it Happened
Santiago's trip started on Thursday with the 50-yard freestyle prelims. The senior completed his swim in 19.21 seconds, good enough for 30th place. He was back in action on Friday in the 100-yard butterfly, which he finished in 45.11 seconds. While that only netted Santiago 20th place in prelims, it reset the Missouri Valley Conference and program record for the event, records Santiago previously held. Lastly, Santiago competed in the 100-yard freestyle prelims on Saturday, where he finished 39th with a time of 42.34.
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Keep up with all the latest news and information on the swim and dive teams by following the them on X at @SIU_SwimDive, on Instagram at @siu_swimdive, and on Facebook at facebook.com/SIUSwimDive. Fans can also download the "Salukis" Mobile App on the App Store or Google Play Store.
How it Happened
Santiago's trip started on Thursday with the 50-yard freestyle prelims. The senior completed his swim in 19.21 seconds, good enough for 30th place. He was back in action on Friday in the 100-yard butterfly, which he finished in 45.11 seconds. While that only netted Santiago 20th place in prelims, it reset the Missouri Valley Conference and program record for the event, records Santiago previously held. Lastly, Santiago competed in the 100-yard freestyle prelims on Saturday, where he finished 39th with a time of 42.34.
Follow the Salukis
Keep up with all the latest news and information on the swim and dive teams by following the them on X at @SIU_SwimDive, on Instagram at @siu_swimdive, and on Facebook at facebook.com/SIUSwimDive. Fans can also download the "Salukis" Mobile App on the App Store or Google Play Store.
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