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Scots Stumble In Season Opener with Loss to Calvin

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Alma College women's swimming team lost to Calvin 128-81 to open the 2005-06 campaign.

Audrey Sloan finished second in the 1650 freestyle, finishing in a time of 19:33.15 and in the 100 fly she took third with a time of 1:11.25. Lora Strzeciak finished third in the 50 free, touching out in :27.41 and in the 100 free she was third with a time of 1:01.99. Emily Smith garnered second in the 200 IM, touching the wall in 2:27.26.

The Scots return to action Nov. 5 against Findley and Hillsdale.

Posted: Sat, October 29th, 2005 at 4:27PM

 

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Chris Hamstra

Chris Hamstra

Coach Hamstra graduated from Hope College in 2004 with a B.A. in Accounting. During his time at Hope, Hamstra was a four year student-athlete, received All-MIAA honors and was also named to the All-American team. Hamstra was also a member of MIAA Championship teams and brings that winning attitude and work ethic to his new position.

After graduation, Hamstra served as an assistant coach for Hope’s Swimming and Diving Program under Dr. John Patnott. Hamstra credits Dr. Patnott with helping him to understand the science of swimming and also the importance of season long work out plans. “As an assistant in his program, I was given the freedom to implement my own workouts into the system, providing me with insight into what it takes to develop season long plans."

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