March 24, 2004

Two Florida Atlantic University swimmers recently swam in their home country of Sweden at the Swedish National Championships. Emma Petersson and Lisa Andersson both closed out their senior season at FAU in 2004 and swam at Nationals trying to become eligible for the 2004 Olympics.

The two swimmers leave their marks at FAU as they combined for four school records in relays including the 200 free, 400 free, 800 free and 400 medley relay. Andersson holds and individual record in the 50-yard freestyle.

With the following finishes, the two swimmers qualify for the Swedish Olympic Qualifiers to be held this summer.

Emma Petersson
4th-200 meter IM-2:18.77
8th--200 meter freestyle-2:05.44
12th-4x50 medley relay-2:01.34
12th-100 meter freestyle-58.13
14th-4x50 meter freestyle relay-1:50.69
15th-4x100 meter medley relay-4:28.42
19th-4x100 meter freestyle relay-4:03.10

Lisa Andersson
6th-400 meter freestyle-4:21.49
10th-50 meter freestyle-26.72
13th-200 meter freestyle-2:06.07
14th-4x100 meter medley relay-4:27.65
14th-100 meter freestyle-58.23