Oeser Finishes 53rd in First Event at NCAA Championships

3/18/2004 12:00:00 AM | Women's Swimming and Diving

March 18, 2004

COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- Northwestern sophomore Michelle Oeser (Eliot, Maine/Marshwood) finished 53rd in the 50 freestyle during the first day of competition at the NCAA Championships in College Station, Texas.

Oeser swam a 26.03 in her preliminary heat, but a time of 25.37 was needed to finish in the top 16 and advance to the finals in the event. She finished ahead of 18 other swimmers in the 71-competitor field.

Oeser's teammate, junior Christy Olin (Glen Ellyn, Ill./Glenbard West), begins competition tomorrow in the 100 butterfly. Both Oeser (100 free) and Olin (200 fly) will be in action during the Championships' final day of competition Saturday.

More information and the latest results can be found by linking to the NCAA Championships.