
Tommy Hagar Earns SEC Freshman of the Week Honors
10/3/2023 2:59:00 PM | Swimming & Diving
The freshman opened his collegiate career with a trio of individual wins and a relay victory
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. –Alabama swimmer Tommy Hagar was named the Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week, the league office announced Tuesday.
Hagar opened his collegiate career with a trio of individual wins and a relay victory against Delta State last Friday. After helping the men's 200 medley relay team to a time of 1:28.02, he swam a 1:48.61 in the 200 butterfly, a 1:45.93 in the 200 backstroke and a 1:51.75 in the 200 individual medley to finish first in all four events.
Hagar's Highlights
- Went undefeated in his collegiate debut, recording three individual wins and a relay win
- Ranks sixth nationally in the 200 backstroke and 200 butterfly after his first weekend of competition
- Third fastest SEC swimmer in the 200 butterfly and 200 individual medley, and fourth fastest in the 200 backstroke this season
- Also ranks ninth in the 50 backstroke for his 22.43 split in the 200 medley relay
- Scored 38 points in the Crimson Tide's victory over Delta State
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