Men's Swimming and Diving

USD, SDSU secure #SummitSD weekly awards

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Another jam-packed week filled with first-place performances highlighted the weekend's Summit League swimming & diving competition as the Coyotes picked up three of the four individual honors, while the Jackrabbits claimed one accolade.

The Coyotes' Jacob Won claimed his second-straight swimmer of the week accolade, while teammates Seth O'Dea and Stella Fairbanks earned the men's and women's diver of the week, respectively. Additionally, South Dakota State's Elisabeth Timmer was named this week's women's swimmer of the week for her efforts.

Women's Swimmer of the Week
Elisabeth Timmer, South Dakota State
So. | Savaneta, Aruba
• Won the 100 Free (52.16) on day one of the Coyote Quad Duals and finished second in the 200 Free (1:55.89)
• Day two saw her win both the 50 Free (24.09) and 200 Free (52.77) as well as anchor the winning 400 Free Relay (3:32.92) in a split of 51.97
• First swimmer of the week honor
 
Also nominated: Camryn Lewis (Eastern Illinois); Sophia Bricker (Denver); Maddie Lavin (South Dakota)
 
Men's Swimmer of the Week
Jacob Won, South Dakota
Jr. | Katy, Texas
• Came away with four wins at the two-day Coyote Quad Duals
• Won the 200 Free (1:44.01) and swam third leg (51.11) on first-place 400 Medley Relay squad on day one
• Also placed first in the 200 Free (1:44.16) and won the 200 Fly (1:54.54) on day two
 
Also nominated: Caleb Harthoorn (South Dakota State); Scott House (Eastern Illinois); Riley Babson (Denver)

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Women's Diver of the Week
Stella Fairbanks, South Dakota
Fr. | Highland, Mich.
• Won all four diving events contested during the two-day Coyote Quad Duals
• Recorded scores of 256.45 in the 1-meter and 239.85 in the 3-meter on day one
• Scored 242.40 in the 1-meter and 271.35 on the 3-meter on day two
• Moved into the Coyote top-10 charts on both events during the weekend
 
Also nominated: N/A
 
Men's Diver of the Week
Seth O'Dea, South Dakota
Sr. | Fairfax, Va.
• Won three of four diving events during the two-day Coyote Quad Duals
• Placed first in the 3-meter (275.05) and second in the 1-meter (256.25) on day one and recorded first-place scores of 268.95 in the 1-meter and 292.65 in the 3-meter
• Second career diver of the week honor
 
Also nominated: N/A
 
2020-21 Summit League Swimmers of the Week
Date Men's Swimmer Women's Swimmer
Nov. 10 Andrew Crouse, Eastern Illinois Sarah Lohman, Eastern Illinois
Nov. 24 Jake Leichner, South Dakota Isabelle Davenport, South Dakota
Jan. 19 Dominic May, Valparaiso Daniela Alfaro, Denver
Jan. 26 Jacob Won, South Dakota Natalie Arky, Denver
Feb. 2 Jacob Won, South Dakota Elisabeth Timmer, South Dakota State

2020-21 Summit League Divers of the Week
Date Men's Diver Women's Diver
Nov. 10 --- Darby Drake, Omaha
Nov. 24 --- Stella Fairbanks, South Dakota
Jan. 19 Spencer Fritze, South Dakota State  Olivia Gordon, Denver
Jan. 26 William Johnston, South Dakota Darby Drake, Omaha
Feb. 2 Seth O'Dea, South Dakota Stella Fairbanks, South Dakota

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