Bucknell University
Patriot League Championships
Men's Swim & Dive to Host 2023 Patriot League Championships
2/14/2023 10:01:00 AM | Men's Swimming and Diving
2023 Patriot League Championships
When: Wednesday, Feb. 15 to Saturday, Feb. 18
Where: Kinney Natatorium – Lewisburg, Pa.
Event Website: PatriotLeague.org
Online Video: ESPN+
Live Results
Follow on Twitter: @Bucknell_SWIMDV
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• Wednesday
• Thursday Morning
• Thursday Afternoon
• Thursday Evening
• Friday Morning
• Friday Afternoon
• Friday Evening
• Saturday Morning
• Saturday Afternoon
• Saturday Evening
Bucknell's All-Time Patriot League Championships Results: 1991 (3rd), 1992 (4th), 1993 (4th), 1994 (4th), 1995 (3rd), 1996 (3rd), 1997 (3rd), 1998 (3rd), 1999 (3rd), 2000 (3rd), 2001 (3rd), 2002 (4th), 2003 (1st), 2004 (2nd), 2005 (4th), 2006 (3rd), 2007 (3rd), 2008 (2nd), 2009 (2nd), 2010 (2nd), 2011 (3rd), 2012 (2nd), 2013 (3rd), 2014 (4th), 2015 (4th), 2016 (4th), 2017 (4th), 2018 (3rd), 2019 (3rd), 2020 (4th), 2022 (3rd)
- Number of each finish: 1st (1), 2nd (5), 3rd (15), 4th (10)
Returning All-Patriot League Honorees:
- Andy Dorsel – 2022 (First Team)
- Chris Fabian – 2022 (First Team)
- John Gehrig – 2022 (First Team)
- Chris Kopac – 2022 (First Team)
- Justin DiSanto – 2022 (Second Team)
- Leo Kuyl – 2022 (Second Team)
2022 Patriot League Medalists:
Silver:
50 freestyle – Leo Kuyl (19.96)
200 freestyle – Chris Kopac (1:36.48)
Bronze:
200 medley relay – Chris Fabian, Ryaan Hatoum, Liam Pitt, Leo Kuyl (1:27.82)
800 freestyle relay – John Gehrig, Justin DiSanto, Christian Stef, Chris Kopac (6:30.50)
100 backstroke – Chris Fabian (48.61)
200 butterfly – John Gehrig (1:46.22)
Additions to Bucknell's Top-10 List in 2022-23:
- Justin DiSanto – 5th in 100 freestyle (44.75)
- Alex Crossing – 6th in 1000 freestyle (9:28.14)
- John Gehrig – 8th in 100 backstroke (49.88)
- Braden Beagle – 9th in 200 backstroke (1:49.13)
- Justin DiSanto – 7th in 100 breaststroke (55.42)
- Matt Raudabaugh – t-10th in 100 breaststroke (56.35)
- John Gehrig – 10th in 200 breaststroke (2:01.94)
-Shane Wynne – 4th in 200 butterfly (1:48.33)
- Jackson Vinarub – 10th in three-meter dive (259.58)
- Chris Fabian, Justin DiSanto, John Gehrig, Leo Kuyl – 2nd in 200 medley relay (1:28.63)
- Chris Fabian, Noah Basista, John Gehrig, Leo Kuyl – 3rd in 400 medley relay (3:16.71)
- Justin DiSanto, Leo Kuyl, John Gehrig, Leo Kuyl – 1st in 200 freestyle relay (1:19.46)
- John Gehrig, Justin DiSanto, Chris Fabian, Leop Kuyl – 2nd in 400 freestyle relay (2:57.27)
- John Gehrig, Shane Wynne, Justin DiSanto, Chris Kopac – 7th in 800 freestyle relay (6:37.40)
Bucknell at a Glance
• Bucknell concluded its 2022-23 dual meet schedule with a 6-2 (5-2 PL) record, including a decisive 194-73 win over Lehigh on Jan. 21. Bucknell also put together a strong showing at the Bison Invite on Jan. 28, winning eight events.
• Bucknell is now 13-5 (11-4 PL) in dual meets over the last two seasons.
• Bucknell was 7-3 (6-2 PL) last season. It was the team's best record in dual meet competition since the 2013-14 season. The Bison went on to take third at the 2022 Patriot League Championships with 559.5 points, which were the most they've collected since 2012. The team broke a staggering 11 school records, helping head coach Dan Schinnerer earn his third-career Patriot League Men's Coach of the Year nod.
• Bucknell returned six of its eight 2022 All-Patriot League honorees, including all four First Teamers: Andy Dorsel (1st in 2022), Chris Fabian (1st in 2022), John Gehrig (1st in 2022), Chris Kopac (1st in 2022), Justin DiSanto (2nd in 2022), Leo Kuyl (2nd in 2022).
• Gehrig was named the Patriot League Men's Swimmer of the Week back in October and has also earned Bison of the Week honors twice this season.
• Bucknell set a new school record in the 200 freestyle relay this season and made 14 new additions to the record book overall.
• The Bison welcomed 11 newcomers to the program ahead of the 2022-23 campaign. They hail from eight different states: California, Connecticut (2), Florida, Maryland, New York (2), Pennsylvania, Texas and Virginia.
A Look Ahead
• Bucknell will compete at the 2023 ECAC Championships from Friday, Feb. 24 through Sunday. Feb. 26 in Annapolis, Md.
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