Northwestern University Athletics
Day 3 Complete at U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials
8/11/2000 12:00:00 AM | Women's Swimming and Diving
Aug. 11, 2000
EVANSTON, Ill. - Amy Balcerzak, a recent graduate of Northwestern University, finished fourth in the final of the 100-meter breaststroke Friday night, just missing out on qualifying for the U.S. Olympic Team.
In a thrilling race to end the evening session, Staciana Stitts -- who tied Balcerzak for second place at this spring's NCAA Championships -- edged NCAA champion Kristy Kowal by 1/100 of a second for second place and the final spot on the Olympic Team. She will join Megan Quann, who won the event in 1:07.26. Stitts touched the wall in 1:07.79, while Kowal touched in 1:07.80. Balcerzak was fourth in 1:08.96.
Other results for Northwestern swimmers from the day:
MEN'S 200 FREESTYLE
78. Steve Steketee (Sr.), 2:08.84
MEN'S 200 BUTTERFLY
20. Kellan O'Connor (Soph.), 2:02.11
57. Mike Shue (Soph.), 2:05.15
76. Todd Capen (Sr.), 2:06.80
84. Jason Merchant (Sr.), 2:09.52
