Aug. 13, 2000
EVANSTON, Ill. - Brian Walters, a 1999 Northwestern graduate, advanced to Monday's 200-meter backstroke final to highlight the Wildcats' day at the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials in Indianapolis.
Walters was in ninth place after Sunday morning's preliminary round, but came back to clock 1:59.99 in the evening session and was fourth overall. As a result, he will swim Monday night for a berth onto the U.S. Olympic Team. The top two finishers in each event qualify.
Amy Balcerzak also advanced to the semifinals of the 200-meter breaststroke, but placed 10th in that round and failed to gain a spot in Monday's final.
Sunday's Northwestern results at the Trials.
WOMEN'S 100-METER FREESTYLE
24. Courtney Allen (recent grad), 57.04
MEN'S 200-METER BACKSTROKE
9. Brian Walters (recent grad), 2:01.71 (prelims)
4. Brian Walters (recent grad), 1:59.99 (semis)
Walters advances to Monday night's final
WOMEN'S 200-METER BREASTSTROKE
9. Amy Balcerzak (recent grad), 2:33.09 (prelims)
10. Amy Balcercak (recent grad), 2:31.84 (semis)