Xavier University Athletics
Ali Fort Named BIG EAST Athlete of the Week
12.10.19 | Swimming
NEW YORK - Senior Ali Fort was named the BIG EAST Female Athlete of the Week after posting the top time by a BIG EAST Competitor at the Toyota US Open last weekend.
Fort competed in the 100 back at the USA Swimming event, placing 98th in the preliminary heat with a time of 1:05.03. Fort qualified for the Winter Nationals after setting a time of 55.55 in the event at the CSU Magnus Cup, the second fastest time overall set by a BIG EAST competitor this season, and the fastest non-relay time.
Freshman Jon Bernard was also named a notable performer by the BIG EAST. The freshman competed in three events at his first Toyota US Open, picking up the best finish among Xavier competitors at the meet in the 200 breast, finishing 70th. Bernard also finished top 100 in the 100 breast and competed in the 100 back as well.
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Fort competed in the 100 back at the USA Swimming event, placing 98th in the preliminary heat with a time of 1:05.03. Fort qualified for the Winter Nationals after setting a time of 55.55 in the event at the CSU Magnus Cup, the second fastest time overall set by a BIG EAST competitor this season, and the fastest non-relay time.
Freshman Jon Bernard was also named a notable performer by the BIG EAST. The freshman competed in three events at his first Toyota US Open, picking up the best finish among Xavier competitors at the meet in the 200 breast, finishing 70th. Bernard also finished top 100 in the 100 breast and competed in the 100 back as well.
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