Day 3 Quotes From the 2006 Big Ten Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships – Ohio State Buckeyes
2/17/2006 12:00:00 AM | Women's Swim & Dive
Feb. 17, 2006
Recap | Results | Notes
Jim Richardson, Michigan Head Coach
On Michigan’s 400 Medley Relay win
“This was the first time we swam this combination, so it was something new and exciting. Our swimmers really strive on racing good teams. Penn State and Wisconsin helped us to go fast. We needed the good competition to excel.”
Kaitlin O’Brien, Fr., Penn State
400 IM winner
“This is awesome. I came in and I knew I wanted to win, but it is unbelievable that I was able to do so.”
Kaitlyn Brady, Jr., Michigan
100 butterfly winner
“This is very exciting. I was really happy to be able to race faster this afternoon than I did in the morning. As a team, we are doing really well. I know that every race counts right now, so it was great to be able to come away with a win.”
Lindsey Smith, Jr., Michigan
200 freestyle winner
“It was a tough race. It was close all the way and I was just happy to get to the wall first. I am not fully rested and to be able to pull off a win means a lot.”
Amalia Sarnecki, Sr., Wisconsin
100 breaststroke winner
“I was not rested and to be able to come in and win was exciting. Now I have somewhat of an idea of what to expect going into the NCAA tournament.”
Sarah Haupt, Penn State Senior
100 backstroke winner
“Everything was for the team tonight. I am a senior so I just wanted to touch the wall first and get the points for the team. My teammates have been really great and supportive.”
| Standings Team Rankings – Through 14 Events |
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| 1. Penn State | 372 |
| 2. Michigan | 370 |
| 3. Minnesota | 339 |
| 4. Indiana | 304 |
| 5. Purdue | 287 |
| 6 Wisconsin | 244 |
| 7. Northwestern | 190 |
| 8. Ohio State | 189 |
| 9. Illinois | 132 |
| 10. Iowa | 131 |
| 11. Michigan State | 85 |
