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2021-22 Men's Swimming and Diving

Darren Laing

Darren Laing

  • Year:
    Sophomore
  • Hometown:
    Nassau, Bahamas
  • Major:
    Natural Science

Summary

Biography

2023-24 (Senior):

  • At the Horizon League Championships, finished sixth in the 200 freestyle (1:39.63), ninth in the 100 freestyle (44.71 seconds), and 15th in the 50 free (20.65 seconds).
  • Against Denison, was third in the 50 free (21.12 seconds), fourth in the 50 back and fifth in the 50 fly.
  • Against IUPUI, was fourth in the 100 free, fourth in the 200 free, fourth in the 50 back and fifth in the 50 fly.
  • Placed 10th in the 200 free, 11th in the 200 free and 12th in the 50 free at the Miami (Ohio) Invitational.
  • At the Akron Zips Classic, was third in the 100 free (46.01), fourth in the 50 free (21.21) and seventh in the 200 free.
  • Against St. Bonaventure, was third in the 200 free (1:47.24).

2022-23 (Junior):

  • Member of the record-breaking 100 free (1:22.29) and 400 free (2:59.90) relay teams.
  • Competed in the 50, 100, and 200 free at the Horizon League Championships.
  • Competed in the 50 back and 50 fly at the CSCAA National Invitational Championship.
  • Placed second in the 100 free against Denison and Ohio Wesleyan, clocking a 46.71.
  • Earned a third-place finish in the 50 free at the Akron Zips Classic with a time of 21.32.

2021-22 (Sophomore):

  • Finished 15th in the 100 free with a time of 45.96 at the Horizon League Championships.
  • Member of the record-breaking 400 free relay team that swam a 3:02.72 to place sixth at the Horizon League Championships.
  • Member of the record-breaking 400 medley relay team that swam a 3:20.42 to place fifth at the Horizon League Championships.
  • Placed second in the 200 free against Niagara with a time of 1:46.83.
  • Was second in the 100 free with a time of 47.40 against Niagara.
  • Took first place in the 100 free against Gannon with a time of 47.21.
  • Finished second in the 50 free against Gannon with a time of 21.61.
  • Placed fourth in the 100 free with a time of 46.52 at the Zips Classic.

2020-21 (Freshman):

  • Finished 12th in the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 1:41.92 at the HL Championships. 
  • Finished 18th in the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 46.17 at the HL Championships. 
  • Finished 22nd in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 21.14 at the HL Championships. 
  • Swam on the 200 and 400-yard freestyle relay at the HL Championships. 
  • Swam on the 200-yard medley relay against Denison. 
  • Finished eighth in the 100-yard backstroke with a time of 56.17 against Denison. 
  • Placed sixth in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 22.41 against Denison.
  • Placed sixth in the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 48.70 against Denison.

High School:

  • Primary events: 50, 100 freestyle and 100 backstroke
  • Club Team: YMCA Waverunners
  • Club Coach: Mr. Loveitt

Personal:

  • Parents are Darron and Gwendolyn Laing
  • Brothers: Darrayon, Darieo, Darnell

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