SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The Lindenwood Lions had quite the weekend at the Ohio State Fall Invite, as they earned three of the four TicketSmarter Summit League Peak Swimmers and Divers of the Week accolades, while South Dakota collected the remaining honor, League officials announced on Tuesday.
 
Emily Kahn of South Dakota received her third Women’s Peak Swimmer of the Week honor this season, while Elliott Irwin of Lindenwood was named the Men’s Peak Swimmer of the Week. The Lion diving duo of David Molina-Fregenal and Elle Christie picked up the Men’s and Women’s Peak Divers of the Week, respectively.

Irwin broke a League record in the 100 butterfly with a time of 46.73. The previous record was set in 2006 by Oakland’s Chris Sullivan and Irwin's efforts in the 100 butterfly were also an NCAA B Cut time. The Canberra, Australia native posted two more NCAA B Cut times in the 50 free (19.63) and 100 free (43.41).
 
Kahn registered eight top-four finishes during the three-day Augustana Invitational and had a part in four victories – one individual and three relays. The Denver, Colo., native set four school records and moved to the top of the season rankings by League swimmers in two events. Kahn won the 100 freestyle in a league-leading and school record time of 49.73 becoming the first Coyote to break the 50-second barrier. She also contributed to winning relays times in the 800 Free (1:51.49 split), 400 Medley (50.03 split) and 400 Free (50.04 split), with the latter two setting school records.

Kahn finished second in the 50 freestyle in a school record and league-leading time of 22.68 and placed second in the 100 butterfly in a personal best time of 55.69 that ranks second all-time in USD history.
 
Molina-Fregenal placed 19^th in the 3-meter dive with a score of 276.10 to lead League divers last weekend at the Ohio State Fall Invite. The Madrid, Spain native scored a 275.25 in the 1-meter dive and became the first Lion diver to compete in a Platform event, scoring a 204.75.

Christie led the Lions in scoring by placing 13^th in the 3-meter dive with a score of 271.15. The Ballwin, Mo., native rounded out her events by scoring a 261.25 in the 1-meter dive to lead League diver’s last weekend.
 
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Men’s Peak Swimmer of the Week
Elliott Irwin, Lindenwood
Jr. | Canberra, Australia

• Broke a League record in the 100 fly with a time of 46.73
• Placed in the top-10 in the 50 free (19.63), 100 free (43.41) and the 100 fly
• Achieved NCAA B Cut times in all three of his events
• This is the second career peak performer award for Irwin

Also nominated: Mack Sathre (South Dakota), Rafael Negri (South Dakota State).
 
Women’s Peak Swimmer of the Week
Emily Kahn, South Dakota
So. | Denver, Colo.

• Tallied eight top-four finishes during the three-day Augustana Invitational
• Had a part in four victories, one individual and three relays
• Set four school records and moved on top of the League charts in two events
• This is the third career peak performer honor for Kahn

Also nominated: Kornelia Buszka (Lindenwood), Elisabeth Timmer (South Dakota State).
 
Men’s Peak Diver of the Week
David Molina-Fregenal, Lindenwood
So. | Madrid, Spain

• Placed 19^th in the 3-meter dive with a score of 276.10 to lead League divers last weekend at the Ohio State Fall Invite
• Scored a 275.25 in the 1-meter dive
• Became the first Lion diver to compete in a Platform event
• This is the second career peak performer honor for Molina-Fregenal

Also nominated: Zach Boyd (South Dakota State).
 
Women’s Peak Diver of the Week
Elle Christie, Lindenwood
Sr. | Ballwin, Mo.

• Led the team in scoring by placing 13^th in the 3-meter dive with a score of 271.15 at the Ohio State Fall Invite
• Scored a 261.25 in the 1-meter dive to lead League diver’s last weekend
• This is the second career peak performer award for Christie

Also nominated: Stella Fairbanks (South Dakota), Aleni Stoakes (South Dakota State).
 
2022-23 Peak Swimmers & Divers of the Week
September 27
Men’s Peak Swimmer: Dismas Dillon, Eastern Illinois
Women’s Peak Swimmer: Corinne Staneart, Eastern Illinois
Men’s Peak Diver: N/A
Women’s Peak Diver: N/A
 
October 4
Men’s Peak Swimmer: Grant Waszak, Omaha
Women’s Peak Swimmer: Payton Easley, Omaha
Men’s Peak Diver: Lane Pollock, Southern Indiana
Women’s Peak Diver: Darby Drake, Omaha
 
October 11
Men’s Peak Swimmer: Joe Rudd, St. Thomas
Women’s Peak Swimmer: Emily Kahn, South Dakota
Men’s Peak Diver: David Molina-Fregenal, Lindenwood
Women’s Peak Diver: Elle Christie, Lindenwood
 
October 18
Men’s Peak Swimmer: Dylan Wright, Denver
Women’s Peak Swimmer: Elisabeth Timmer, South Dakota State
Men’s Peak Diver: Spencer Fritze, South Dakota State
Women’s Peak Diver: Kaelyn Hinsley, Denver
 
October 25
Men’s Peak Swimmer: Elliott Irwin, Lindenwood
Women’s Peak Swimmer: Jessica Maeda, Denver
Men’s Peak Diver: David Molina-Fregenal, Lindenwood
Women’s Peak Diver: Olivia Gordon, Denver
 
November 1
Men’s Peak Swimmer: Joe Rudd, St. Thomas
Women’s Peak Swimmer: Jessica Maeda, Denver
Men’s Peak Diver: Spencer Fritze, South Dakota State
Women’s Peak Diver: Zora Opalka, Denver
 
November 8
Men’s Peak Swimmer: Mack Sathre, South Dakota
Women’s Peak Swimmer: Taylor Buhr, South Dakota
Men’s Peak Diver: Spencer Fritze, South Dakota State
Women’s Peak Diver: Stella Fairbanks, South Dakota
 
November 15
Men’s Peak Swimmer: Joe Rudd, St. Thomas
Women’s Peak Swimmer: Camryn Lewis, Eastern Illinois
Men’s Peak Diver: Spencer Fritze, South Dakota State
Women’s Peak Diver: Aleni Stoakes, South Dakota State
 
November 22
Men’s Peak Swimmer: Elliott Irwin, Lindenwood
Women’s Peak Swimmer: Emily Kahn, South Dakota
Men’s Peak Diver: David Molina-Fregenal, Lindenwood
Women’s Peak Diver: Elle Christie, Lindenwood
 
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