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Texas Swimming Invitational
Pitt Travels to Texas Invitational
11/17/2025 12:59:00 PM | Swimming & Diving
PITTSBURGH - The Pitt swimming program will hit the road, traveling to Austin for the Texas Swimming Invitational.
Order of Events
Tuesday
200 Medley Relay
1650 Free
800 Free Relay
Wednesday
100 Fly
400 IM
200 Free
100 Breast
200 Free Relay
Thursday
100 Back
200 Breast
500 Free
50 Free
400 Medley Relay
Friday
200 IM
100 Free
200 Fly
200 Back
400 Free Relay
Last Time Out
The Pitt swimming program closed out the weekend with a sweep over Akron and Miami (OH), highlighted by 15 wins in the pool.
The Panthers took home four first place finishes over ranked Michigan last weekend. On the men's side, Julian Koch paced the Panthers with wins in both the 50 freestyle (19.83) and 100 freestyle (43.99). Donat Fabian added a third-place finish in the 50 free (20.43).
For the women, Claire Jansen earned a first-place finish in the 200 backstroke (1:58.01) and a runner-up showing in the 100 back (54.48). Sydney Gring captured the top spot in the 100 butterfly (53.46), while Allie Witdoeckt rounded out the top three with a season-best time of 54.82.
Panthers to Watch
Julian Koch: Set new school and pool records in the 100 freestyle (41.85) and currently ranks fifth nationally. Took home two first place finishes against Michigan.
Sydney Gring: Broke the program record in the 200 butterfly (1:56.07) and stands sixth nationally in the 100 fly (51.62). Took home a first-place finish at Michigan.
Alan Vergine: Established new school and pool records in the 200 fly (1:42.49), ranking 12th nationally.
Claire Jansen: Ranks 13th nationally in the 100 backstroke (51.92). Added a first-place finish against ranked Michigan.
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