Fresno State Athletics
Friday, December 4
Fresno, Calif.
11 a.m. PT (12/4) & 10 a.m. PT (12/5)
Fresno State
vs
San Diego State
Photo by: Keith Kountz
Clayson, ’Dogs open with great meet
12/5/2020 3:30:00 PM | Swimming & Diving
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After 10 months of not racing, the Bulldogs were back in the pool competing against San Diego State and San Jose State to open the 2020-21 season at the Fresno State Aquatics Center.
FRESNO, Calif. – With social distancing and other COVID-19 safety protocols in place, the Fresno State swimming and diving team hosted defending Mountain West champion San Diego State, along with San Jose State, for a two-day meet at the Aquatics Center.
"After 10 months of not racing, I was so proud of this team," Fresno State head coach Jeanne Fleck said. "They got up and raced. It was great. We swam almost as fast in this meet as our midseason form from a year ago. I was really pleased. Our team had fun and we really appreciated the opportunity to compete."
Fresno State won four races and one of the two diving events over the course of the action on Friday and Saturday.
The competition featured a pair of victories for sophomore Athena Clayson, who won the 100-yard and 200-yard backstrokes – the same two events she won during the 2020 MW championships.
Along with Clayson's two first-place finishes in backstroke, Fresno State's Darina Khisiamova won the 1650-yard freestyle and Tonya Guryeva sprinted to victory in the 100-yard freestyle.
"We swam well," Fleck added. "I am really proud of all three teams. Everyone was committed to social distancing and following the protocols, and we all did it well. The teams stayed in their areas and lanes. I was really happy."
Fresno State diver Yuliya Tykha won and earned a zone cut in the 1-meter diving event and placed second in the 3-meter diving contest.
2020-21 Fresno State Invitational
1st - San Diego State -237
2nd - Fresno State - 114
3rd - San Jose State - N/A
The Bulldog divers are next scheduled to also participate in the UCLA Invite on Jan. 14-16. The Fresno State swimmers and divers will then close out the regular season with home meets against UC Davis on Jan. 23 and San Jose State on Jan. 30.
Details related to the 2021 Mountain West swimming and diving championships are still being finalized, and will be shared when available.
2020-21 Fresno State Swimming & Diving Schedule
Dec. 4-5: vs. San Diego State / San Jose State
Jan. 14-16: at UCLA Invite (Diving Only)
Jan. 23: vs. UC Davis
Jan. 30: vs. San Jose State
TBA: 2021 MW Swimming & Diving Championships
Note: All home meets in BOLD at the Fresno State Aquatics Center. Meets and times are subject to change.
"Fresno State Athletics: The Pride of the Valley '' – The Bulldog Foundation creates championship experiences for Fresno State student-athletes as they strive for excellence in the classroom, in competition, and in life. To become a BDF member, please visit bulldogfoundation.org.
"After 10 months of not racing, I was so proud of this team," Fresno State head coach Jeanne Fleck said. "They got up and raced. It was great. We swam almost as fast in this meet as our midseason form from a year ago. I was really pleased. Our team had fun and we really appreciated the opportunity to compete."
Fresno State won four races and one of the two diving events over the course of the action on Friday and Saturday.
The competition featured a pair of victories for sophomore Athena Clayson, who won the 100-yard and 200-yard backstrokes – the same two events she won during the 2020 MW championships.
Along with Clayson's two first-place finishes in backstroke, Fresno State's Darina Khisiamova won the 1650-yard freestyle and Tonya Guryeva sprinted to victory in the 100-yard freestyle.
"We swam well," Fleck added. "I am really proud of all three teams. Everyone was committed to social distancing and following the protocols, and we all did it well. The teams stayed in their areas and lanes. I was really happy."
Fresno State diver Yuliya Tykha won and earned a zone cut in the 1-meter diving event and placed second in the 3-meter diving contest.
2020-21 Fresno State Invitational
1st - San Diego State -237
2nd - Fresno State - 114
3rd - San Jose State - N/A
The Bulldog divers are next scheduled to also participate in the UCLA Invite on Jan. 14-16. The Fresno State swimmers and divers will then close out the regular season with home meets against UC Davis on Jan. 23 and San Jose State on Jan. 30.
Details related to the 2021 Mountain West swimming and diving championships are still being finalized, and will be shared when available.
2020-21 Fresno State Swimming & Diving Schedule
Dec. 4-5: vs. San Diego State / San Jose State
Jan. 14-16: at UCLA Invite (Diving Only)
Jan. 23: vs. UC Davis
Jan. 30: vs. San Jose State
TBA: 2021 MW Swimming & Diving Championships
Note: All home meets in BOLD at the Fresno State Aquatics Center. Meets and times are subject to change.
"Fresno State Athletics: The Pride of the Valley '' – The Bulldog Foundation creates championship experiences for Fresno State student-athletes as they strive for excellence in the classroom, in competition, and in life. To become a BDF member, please visit bulldogfoundation.org.
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