Nelson wins three events in loss to Austin College

SHERMAN, Texas — Noah Nelson took home three wins as the Simpson men's swimming and diving team opened the new year with a 126-74 loss at Austin College on Thursday.

Simpson won four events in all but fell to 0-5 in dual competition this season.

Nelson continued his outstanding rookie campaign by winning the 500 freestyle (5:11.21), the 1,000 freestyle (10:25.40) and the 200 IM (2:01.80). His time in the 200 IM is just a second off his season-best.

Simpson's other win came in the 200 freestyle relay, where the team of Noah Bruns, Ryan Gaumer, James McKee and Nick Keller took home gold after finishing in 1:35.71.

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Meet Report
50 freestyle — 3. Noah Bruns, 24.16
100 freestyle — 2. Noah Bruns, 53.20; 4. Sam Law, 58.26
200 freestyle — 4. Austin Andes, 2:09.16
500 freestyle — 1. Noah Nelson, 5:11.21; 2. Sam Law, 5:47.87
1000 freestyle — 1. Noah Nelson, 10:25.40; Sam Law, 11:42.39
100 backstroke — 2. Nick Keller, 57.98
100 breaststroke — 2. Austin Andes, 1:11.52
100 butterfly — 3. Ryan Gaumer, 1:01.44
200 IM — 1. Noah Nelson, 2:01.80; 4. James McKee, 2:22.50
200 freestyle relay — 1. Noah Bruns, Ryan Gaumer, James McKee, Nick Keller, 1:35.71
200 medley relay — 2. Nick Keller, Austin Andes, Ryan Gaumer, James McKee, 1:48.63