OU's Jensen and IUPUI's Ni Named Athletes of the Week
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Anders
Jensen, Oakland
So., Copenhagen Denmark/Falkonergaardens
Gymnasium
Anders Jensen, the 2008 Summit League Swimmer of the Year and
Newcomer of the Year, earns the first athlete of the week accolade
after helping Oakland place first in the 200 medley relay with a
24.10 split in the lead-off spot at Dennis Stark Relays. Jensen's
relay team. who competed against teams from Notre Dame, Michigan,
Cleveland State and Valparaiso, placed second in the 400 medley
relay, 400 fly relay and 400 back relay.
Also nominated: Michael Steurer, IUPUI.
WOMEN
Chen
Ni, IUPUI
Jr., Carmel, Ind.
Chen Ni, the 2008 Summit League Diver of the Year,
captures the athlete of the week honor after placing second in the
3-meter diving competition and set an IUPUI school record with
282.9 points. The junior from Carmel, Ind., also placed third in
the 1-meter diving. Ni's competition included teams from Purdue,
Evansville, University of Indianapolis and Valparaiso.