Men's Swimming and Diving Defeat Delaware, 159.5-140.5

Saturday, January 11

Philadelphia, Pa.

10:00 a.m.

Drexel University

159.5

140.5

Delaware

Men's Swimming and Diving Defeat Delaware, 159.5-140.5

1/11/2025 1:47:00 PM | Men's Swimming & Diving

PHILADELPHIA - The Drexel men's swimming and diving team broke four pool records on their way to defeating Delaware 159.5-140.5 Saturday morning in Philadelphia. The Dragons stay perfect, moving to 4-0 on the season.

The 200 Medley Relay team of Theo Andreopoulos, Bartosz Loter, Jakub Kwasny, and Sebastian Smith set a record with a time of 1:29.57. Smith also broke the pool record in the 50 Freestyle, in which he already owned the record, clocking in at 20.31, and in the 100 Freestyle with a time of 44.42. The 400 Freestyle Relay team of Theo Andreopoulos, Reds Rullis, Jakub Kwasny, and Sebastian Smith capped off the meet with another record-breaking performance, finishing in 2:59.80.

Reds Rullis won the 200 Freestyle with a time of 1:39.09 and added another victory in the 500 Freestyle, clocking in at 4:35.41. Theo Andreopoulos dominated the 100 Backstroke, taking first place in 49.00, while Jakub Kwasny earned first in the 200 Butterfly with a time of 1:52.14. Joshua Gratton also claimed the top spot in the 3-meter diving event with a score of 285.53.

The Dragons added key second-place finishes, including Andrea Casini in the 200 Freestyle (1:42.04), Dimi Gkelis in the 100 Backstroke (50.30), and Alessio Gianni in the 200 Butterfly (1:52.90).

Third-place finishes included Youssef Bahgat in the 200 Freestyle (1:54.82) and Dimi Gkelis in the 200 Backstroke (1:50.49).

The Dragons will be on the road at Towson next Saturday. Meet time is set for 10:00am.

First Place
200 Medley Relay: Theo Andreopoulos, Bartosz Loter, Jakub Kwasny, Sebastian Smith – 1:29.57
200 Freestyle: Reds Rullis – 1:39.09
100 Backstroke: Theo Andreopoulos – 49.00
200 Butterfly: Jakub Kwasny – 1:52.14
50 Freestyle: Sebastian Smith – 20.31
500 Freestyle: Reds Rullis – 4:35.41
400 Freestyle Relay: Theo Andreopoulos, Reds Rullis, Jakub Kwasny, Sebastian Smith – 2:59.80
3-meter Diving: Joshua Gratton – 285.53
100 Freestyle: Sebastian Smith - 44.42
100 Butterfly: Jakub Kwasny – 48.17

Second Place
200 Freestyle: Andrea Casini – 1:42.04
100 Backstroke: Dimi Gkelis – 50.30
200 Butterfly: Alessio Gianni – 1:52.90

Third Place
200 Freestyle: Youssef Bahgat – 1:54.82
200 Backstroke: Dimi Gkelis – 1:50.49