HANOVER, N.H. – Dartmouth men's and women's swimming and diving will host the Tate Ramsden Invitational this Friday and Saturday, Jan. 25-26, taking on UMass.
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Since its start during the 2010-11 season, the two-day meet had been named the Dartmouth Invitational. The annual event was renamed last season to honor former swimmer Tate Ramsden '17 who tragically passed away on Dec. 26, 2015.
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The weekend will start at 3 p.m. on Friday with diving followed by the 500 free, 200 IM, 50 free and 200 free relay. Saturday is busy, with sessions starting at 10 a.m., 12 p.m. (diving) and 3 p.m.
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Last season, the Big Green men's team had a come-from-behind victory, finishing first with 878.5 points, defeating both UMass (835.5) and SUNY New Paltz (132). Connor LaMastra broke the pool and school record in the 200 fly and also won the 400 IM and 200 back. Matt Luciano took first in the 100 fly, while Justin Sodokoff and AJ Krok were first and second on the 1-meter board.
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The Dartmouth women won the invite last season, wrapping up the two-day meet with 768 points to UMass' 750 and SUNY New Paltz's 237. The meet was highlighted by
Hayley Winter's (Class of 2018) record-breaking swim in the 1650 free, while
Maggie Deppe-Walker won the 100 and 200 breast and
Caroline Poleway took first in the 100 and 200 back.
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The end of the 2018-19 season is fast approaching. Next weekend, the Green will host Columbia in their final conference meet of the year before gearing up for the Ivy League Championship.