CFK Tugas compete in double meet in Miami

CFK 2024 swim team prepares for their meet. Back Row: Drew Lebsack, Eddie Kertis, Lucas Montiel de La Nuez, and Kaemon Fagley. Front row: Teagan Lavin, Isabella Oliverio, and Victoria Mayor.

KEY WEST, FL, November 7, 2024— The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) Tugas men’s and women’s swim teams competed in a double dual meet against St. Thomas University and Ave Maria University on November 2 at the Miami-Dade Aquatic Center. Despite being outnumbered, the Tugas demonstrated significant individual growth and team progress.

Several CFK swimmers achieved personal best times during the meet. Isabella Oliverio excelled in the 100-yard backstroke, while Kaemon Fagley set new personal records in the 50-yard and 100-yard freestyle, as well as the 100-yard backstroke. Eddie Kertis improved his time in the 100-yard breaststroke, as did Drew Lebsack in both the 100-yard and 200-yard butterfly events.

The meet proved to be a significant milestone for the Tugas, with five swimmers qualifying for nationals in a total of 11 events. Isabella Oliverio secured her spot in the 100-yard backstroke and 200-yard individual medley. The men’s team saw Kaemon Fagley, Eddie Kertis, Drew Lebsack, and Lucas Montiel de la Nuez qualify for various individual and relay events.

The Tugas will next compete in the Gulliver Gobble-Gobble November Last Chance Meet in Pinecrest, FL, November 23- 24.

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