Men's Swimming and Diving Roll Against Lehigh, 150-70

Saturday, December 7

Philadelphia, Pa.

10:30 am

Drexel University

150

Lehigh

Men's Swimming and Diving Roll Against Lehigh, 150-70

12/7/2024 1:17:00 PM | Men's Swimming & Diving

PHILADELPHIA- The Drexel men's swimming and diving team knocked off Lehigh 150-70 on Saturday morning.

Sebastian Smith got the meet started with a first-place finish in the 50 Freestyle, clocking in at 20.52, while Mohammed ElTayeb won the 150 Freestyle with a time of 1:14.04. Drexel's 200 Medley Relay team of Dimi Gkelis, Bartosz Loter, Nathan Piccolo, and Petar Pavalic took first place with a time of 1:31.16. The mixed 200 Freestyle Relay team, featuring Theo Andreopoulos, Sebastian Smith, Megan Ehrnfeldt, and Delaney Leonard, also earned a first-place finish with a time of 1:28.54.

Diving was another highlight for Drexel, with Joshua Gratton sweeping the diving events. Gratton won the 1-meter event with a score of 283.80 and the 3-meter event with a score of 264.68, contributing crucial points to the Dragons' total.

Notable second-place performances included Youssef Bahgat in the 150 Freestyle (1:14.09) and Dimi Gkelis in the 100 IM (52.85). The 200 Medley Relay team of Alessio Gianni, Kacper Karnik, Mohammed ElTayeb, and Colton Wade finished second with a time of 1:34.40.

The Dragons rounded the day with third-place finishes, including Andrea Casini in the 150 Freestyle (1:14.11) and Grady Potter in the 400 Freestyle (3:52.52).

The Dragons return to action on January 4 when the Dragons host Delaware.

First Place
200 Yard Medley Relay: Dimi Gkelis, Bartosz Loter, Nathan Piccolo, Petar Pavalic – 1:31.16
400 Yard Freestyle: Kaan Akdag – 3:40.65
150 Yard Freestyle: Mohammed ElTayeb – 1:14.04
50 Yard Freestyle: Sebastian Smith – 20.52
50 Yard Backstroke: Dimi Gkelis – 23.45
50 Yard Butterfly: Jakub Kwasny – 22.04
1-meter Diving: Joshua Gratton – 283.80
3-meter Diving: Joshua Gratton – 264.68
Mixed 200 Yard Freestyle Relay: Delaney Leonard, Theo Andreopoulos, Megan Ehrnfeldt, Sebastian Smith – 1:28.54

Second Place
200 Yard Medley Relay: Alessio Gianni, Kacper Karnik, Mohammed ElTayeb, Colton Wade – 1:34.40
400 Yard Freestyle: Eli Kofman – 3:43.56
150 Yard Freestyle: Youssef Bahgat – 1:14.09
50 Yard Freestyle: Bartosz Loter – 21.97
50 Yard Butterfly: Theo Andreopoulos – 22.09
100 Yard IM: Dimi Gkelis – 52.85

Third Place
400 Yard Freestyle: Grady Potter – 3:52.52
150 Yard Freestyle: Andrea Casini – 1:14.11