The College of the Florida Keys welcomed swimmers from Truman State University for a meet on Jan. 8 at the college’s aquatic center on the Key West campus. Three swimmers from CFK men’s and women’s swim teams competed with 26 swimmers from the Missouri-based school who were visiting the Keys to train in the warm weather.
While the TSU Bulldogs bested the CFK Tugas in numbers, the home team gave a strong performance in their only home meet of the season. Notably, Isabella Oliverio achieved personal best times in the 50 yard backstroke and 50 yard freestyle for the women’s team. Kaemon Fagley achieved personal best times in the 50 yard butterfly and 50 yard freestyle while Eddie Kertis achieved personal best times in the 50 yard breaststroke and 50 yard freestyle for the men’s team.
Fagley and Kertis also qualified to compete in three events at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Swimming and Diving Championship in March.
“The pool was filled with energy,” said coach and CFK Athletics Director Lori Bosco. “Our team benefited from the additional competition and the visiting teams appreciated being able to swim outdoors in January. All the swimmers had a great time.”
The Tugas will next compete at the 2024 TYR SoFLo Open Swim Meet, on Jan. 19, 20 and 21 in Pembroke Pines.
