By Sam Kienzle
Last Saturday we wrapped up the 2012 B1G Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships in Iowa City. Today, February 22nd, the 2012 B1G Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships began with two events here at the University of Iowa’s Campus Recreation and Wellness Center.
Through those two events, Michigan has the lead with 80 points, followed by Ohio State (66.0), and Indiana (60.0).
Below are the standings of the 10 teams involved (Nebraska and Illinois do not have men’s swimming). Also listed below are the results of today’s events: the 200 Yard Medley Relay and the 800 Yard Freestyle Relay.
Team Standings after Day 1
1. Michigan (80.0 points)
2. Ohio State (66.0)
3. Indiana (60.0)
4. Minnesota (54.0)
5. Wisconsin (54.0)
6. Penn State (52.0)
7. Northwestern (50.0)
8. Iowa (48.0)
9. Purdue (32.0)
10. Michigan State (26.0)
Day 1, Event 1: Men 200 Yard Medley Relay
1. Michigan (1:25:58) *Pool record
2. Penn State (1:25:61)
3. Ohio State (1:25:62)
7. Iowa (1:27:16)
Day 1, Event 2: Men 800 Yard Freestyle Relay
1. Michigan (6:16:28)
2. Ohio State (6:24:39)
3. Minnesota (6:25:60)
5. Iowa (6:28:59)
