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Urlando Named SEC Men’s Swimmer of the Week for Second Consecutive Week
February 04, 2025 | Swimming & Diving, Men's Swimming & Diving
ATHENS, Ga. – Following another historic performance against Emory last Saturday, University of Georgia redshirt senior Luca Urlando was named Southeastern Conference Men's Swimmer of the Week Tuesday afternoon, as announced by the league office.
Urlando closed out his terrific dual season with four wins in No. 7 Georgia's 198-80 victory over DIII No. 3 Emory last Saturday in Athens. In the 200-yard backstroke, Urlando earned an A-cut with a new personal-best time of 1:38.18, setting a new Bauerle Pool record and posting the third-fastest time in program history.
Earlier in the meet, the Sacramento native swam the first 50y freestyle of his collegiate career, earning a B-cut and becoming the No. 3 performer in program history. He also took first in the 200y IM and led off the 200y medley relay with a season-best split of 20.55, helping the team post an A-cut of 1:23.55, the fifth-fastest time in program history.
With Tuesday's honor, Urlando has now been named SEC Swimmer of the Week six times during his Georgia career and four times this season.
Urlando and the Bulldogs return to action as they host the SEC Swimming & Diving Championships, beginning Monday, Feb. 17 at Bauerle Pool at Gabrielsen Natatorium.
Urlando closed out his terrific dual season with four wins in No. 7 Georgia's 198-80 victory over DIII No. 3 Emory last Saturday in Athens. In the 200-yard backstroke, Urlando earned an A-cut with a new personal-best time of 1:38.18, setting a new Bauerle Pool record and posting the third-fastest time in program history.
Earlier in the meet, the Sacramento native swam the first 50y freestyle of his collegiate career, earning a B-cut and becoming the No. 3 performer in program history. He also took first in the 200y IM and led off the 200y medley relay with a season-best split of 20.55, helping the team post an A-cut of 1:23.55, the fifth-fastest time in program history.
With Tuesday's honor, Urlando has now been named SEC Swimmer of the Week six times during his Georgia career and four times this season.
Urlando and the Bulldogs return to action as they host the SEC Swimming & Diving Championships, beginning Monday, Feb. 17 at Bauerle Pool at Gabrielsen Natatorium.
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