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Grinnell College hosted the first-ever collegiate swimming and diving meet Saturday in its newly-opened natatorium that is part of the Charles Benson Bear '39 Recreation and Athletic Center.

Photographer: 
Ted Schultz

The Grinnell College swimming and diving teams will host their own annual invitational Friday and Saturday at Russell K. Osgood Pool.

The men placed second at last year’s meet with 1254.5 points, just a bit behind champion Gustavus Adolphus’ total of 1312.5 in the seven-team field.

Grinnell’s women were fourth in 2011 with 556 points. The University of Nebraska-Omaha placed first in the 12-team meet with 1176 points.

Action each day begins at 9 a.m. Finals on Friday are slated for 5:30 p.m. and begin at 5 p.m. on Saturday.

Webcast Information and Meet Schedule