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Randy Melanson
  • chemical engineering
  • Class of 2018
  • Attleboro, Mass.

Randy Melanson of Attleboro, Mass., Performs Well at 2017 NEWMAC Swimming & Diving Championships

2017 Feb 22

Randy Melanson turned in a strong performance during the four-day NEWMAC Swimming & Diving Championships which were held at WPI's Sports & Recreation Center this past weekend.

Jack Bauer was named NEWMAC Co-Swimmer of the Year in part for winning a pair of events on the same day.

All-NEWMAC First Team (Champion)
M 100-yard butterfly - Jack Bauer, WPI - 48.88 (NCAA 'B' Cut, 2016 Qualifying Time)

M 100-yard backstroke - Jack Bauer, WPI - 49.26 (Meet Record, NCAA 'B' Cut, 2016 Qualifying Time)

M 200-yard butterfly - Andrew Bauer, WPI - 1:39.74 (NCAA 'B' Cut, 2016 Qualifying Time)

All-NEWMAC Second Team (Runner up)
M 50-yard freestyle - Andrew Bauer, WPI - 20.86

M 200-yard freestyle relay - Jack Bauer, Andrew Kelleher, Frederick Burgwardt, Andrew Bauer - 1:22.40 (NCAA 'B' Cut)

M 400-yard medley relay - Jack Bauer, Tim Petri, Seth MacDonald, Andrew Bauer - 3:20.21 (NCAA 'B' Cut and 2016 Qualifying Time)

W 800-yard freestyle relay - Jenny Day, Eva Childers, Emily Matsco, Emily Martin - 7:40.70

School Records
Jack Bauer - 100-yard butterfly (48.88), 50-yard backstroke (22.87), 100-yard backstroke (49.26)

Tim Petri - 200-yard breaststroke (2:03.24)

Seth MacDonald - 200-yard IM (1:53.15)

Randy Melanson - 1-meter (11-dive) - 435.25 points

400-yard medley relay - Jack Bauer, Tim Petri, Seth MacDonald, Andrew Bauer (3:20.21)

Jennifer Day - 200-yard freestyle (1:54.68), 500-yard freestyle (5:02.50)

Marissa Patterson - 50-yard backstroke (27.25), 100-yard backstroke (58.34)

400-yard medley relay - Marissa Patterson, Zoe Eggleston, Carol Wang, Emily Martin (3:57.48)

400-yard freestyle relay - Emily Martin, Eva Childers, Carol Wang, Emily Martin (3:34.56)

800-yard freestyle relay - Jenny Day, Eva Childers, Emily Matsco, Emily Martin (7:40.70)

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