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M. Swimming Conquers Easterns

Shevchik's times qualify him for Olympic Trials this summer and possibly for the NCAA championship meet in April.

The other three-event finalists were a part of Harvard's "Distance Aces," placing in the top eight in the same events: the 500 freestyle, the 1000 freestyle, and the mile.

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Freshman Andrew McConnell scored points in the finals all three events. He won the 1000 freestyle, setting a DeNunzio pool record of 9:03.74. McConnell also swam third in both the 500 and the mile. His times qualify him for Olympic Trials and a chance at NCAAs.

Sophomore Ben Hanley also had an incredible meet. All year he has been swimming well, and it all came together for him this weekend. He also qualified for Olympic Trials and NCAAs, placing fourth in the 500, fourth in the 1000, and second in the mile.

Tri-captain Tim Martin, nicknamed the "Distance King," won the 500 free and the mile and placed second in the 1000. Martin won the Moriarty Award for most total points scored in the meet, along with Shevchik and Columbia's Gered Doherty.

More impressively, Martin won the Ulen Trophy, which is awarded to the senior who has scored the most total points over his four-year career in the Eastern conference. Martin is also a qualifier for Olympic Trials and NCAAs.

"Tim's win is really quit an honor not just for him, but for the whole team," tri-captain Brian Cadman said. "We are proud of his achievments and are excited that we could share this award with him."

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