swimming

The Cardinals had an impressive showing in multiple events, sweeping their opponents in several disciplines. Ilia Sibirtsev led the way in the distance events, while Denis Petrashov dominated the breaststroke. Lindsay Gizzi excelled in diving, Gabi Albiero showcased her skills in the butterfly, and Christiana Regenauer sprinted her way to victory. The Cardinals also won all four relays, with impressive performances from Ella Welch, Gabi Albiero, Dalton Lowe, Denis Petrashov, and Matias Santiso.

The Cardinals are coming off a dominant performance in their last home meet on January 5, where they swept Missouri with the men winning 205-89 and the women winning 203-96. The team was led by multiple first-place finishes, with standout performances from Christiana Regenauer and Kim Herkle on the women’s side and Denis Petrashov and Guy Brooks on the men’s side.

Coach Albiero expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming season, stating, “We have a strong and dedicated team this year. The athletes have been training hard and are ready to showcase their skills in the pool.” With his experienced guidance, Coach Albiero instills confidence in his athletes, encouraging them to give their best.

Gabi Albiero, from Louisville, won the 100M butterfly, finishing with an impressive time of 59.14. She was the only swimmer in the event to go under a minute. Christiana Regenauer, also from Louisville, finished third with a time of 1:00.38. In the men’s 100M butterfly, Indiana’s Tomer Frankel took the win with a time of 52.27. Louisville’s Dalton Lowe finished third in 53.36.

The Louisville women’s team produced multiple event winners, including Gabi Albiero, Lucy Mehraban, Kim Herkle, and Christiana Regenauer. Albiero won the 200 fly, 100 fly, and was part of the 200 Medley Relay. Mehraban emerged victorious in the 200 free, 100 free, and 400 Free Relay. Herkle showcased her talent in the 100 breast, 200 breast, and 200 Individual Medley. Regenauer contributed to the 200 Medley Relay, won the 50 free, and was part of the 400 Free Relay. Lindsay Gizzi also made an impact, sweeping both diving boards.

Freshman diver Thomas Dowling also made his NCAA debut during the event and scored 238 points on the platform, showing great potential for the future.

In the 400 medley relay, Charlie Crush, Denis Petrashov, Dalton Lowe, and Michael Eastman clocked a combined time of 3:03.67.