Men's Swimming | 1/18/2025 5:54:00 PM

MIAMI, Fla. -- The Barry Swimming team continued their play in Miami Shores this time against St. Thomas (FL) in their second dual meet of the 2025 spring season. The Buccaneers would lose narrowly in close match against St. Thomas(FL). They showcased strong individual and relay performances, with Diana Suprun and Evelin Zbisko standing out notably for the women and Matthew McLean, Roland Nagy, and Balazs Ament leading the men once again. The Bucs demonstrated remarkable depth and competitive spirit, pushing St. Thomas (FL) to a closely contested meet despite their loss.

The women's side had another standout from the team's ace, Diana Suprun as she continued to impress, claiming first in the 50-yard freestyle (25.53) and delivering a commanding performance in the 100 breaststroke (1:06.96). Evelin Zbisko excelled across multiple events, securing first place in the 200 butterfly (2:17.47), 100 butterfly (1:00.79), and 400 IM (4:39.60), showing her versatility and endurance that have improved over the season. Kate Rutledge also shone brightly in the distance events, placing first in the 500 freestyle (5:37.17) and second in the 1000 freestyle (11:27.45). The women's relay teams added to the strong showing, with Barry A claiming first in the 200 medley relay (1:53.97) and the 400 freestyle relay (1:44.92).

HIGHLIGHTS (Women)

• 200 Medley Relay
  • Barry A: 1:53.97 (1st Place, 11 Points)
• 1000 Freestyle
  • Kate Rutledge: 11:27.45 (2nd Place, 4 Points)
  • Kauri Parsons: 11:44.24 (3rd Place, 3 Points)
• 200 Freestyle
  • Ethena Conzemius: 2:05.27 (1st Place, 9 Points)
  • Jenna Beck: 2:06.71 (2nd Place, 4 Points)
  • Julieta Cabrera: 2:13.71 (4th Place, 2 Points)
  • Taryn Will: 2:16.43
• 100 Backstroke
  • Kauri Parsons: 1:09.41 (4th Place, 2 Points)
• 100 Breaststroke
  • Celina Myers: 1:12.08 (3rd Place, 3 Points)
  • Ava McCarthy: 1:18.31
• 200 Butterfly
  • Evelin Zbisko: 2:17.47 (1st Place, 9 Points)
  • Taryn Will: 2:23.49 (2nd Place, 4 Points)
• 50 Freestyle
  • Diana Suprun: 25.53 (1st Place, 9 Points)
  • Ethena Conzemius: 26.57 (2nd Place, 4 Points)
  • Julieta Cabrera: 27.00 (4th Place, 2 Points)
  • Ava McCarthy: 27.83 (5th Place, 1 Points)
• 100 Freestyle
  • Evelin Zbisko: 55.60 (1st Place, 9 Points)
  • Ethena Conzemius: 1:00.32
  • Ava McCarthy: 1:00.86
  • Ethena Conzemius: 1:02.90
• 200 Backstroke
  • Kate Rutledge: 2:25.48 (2nd Place, 4 Points)
• 500 Freestyle
  • Kate Rutledge: 5:37.17 (1st Place, 9 Points)
• 100 Butterfly
  • Evelin Zbisko: 1:00.79 (1st Place, 9 Points)
  • Celina Myers: 1:03.13 (3rd Place, 3 Points)
  • Jenna Beck: 1:05.27 (4th Place, 2 Points)
  • Taryn Will: 1:07.39
• 400 IM
  • Evelin Zbisko: 4:39.60 (1st Place, 9 Points)
• 400 Freestyle Relay
  • Barry A: 1:44.92 (1st Place, 11 Points)

The men's side had standout performances from their top players, Roland Nagy and Balazs Ament, they led the charge, each securing multiple wins for the team. Nagy dominated the backstroke events, winning the 100 backstroke (53.73) and 200 backstroke (1:53.03), while also contributing to Barry's second-place finish in the 200 medley relay (1:37.79). Ament delivered a stellar meet, taking first in the 100 breaststroke (57.65), 200 breaststroke (2:07.83), and 400 IM (4:53.27). Distance swimmer Matthew McLean once again showed his endurance with a win in the 1000 freestyle (10:26.30) and a second-place finish in the 500 freestyle (5:02.17). In the sprints, Louis Ainley claimed first in the 50 freestyle (21.49), while the Barry A team secured victory in the 400 freestyle relay (1:27.72).

HIGHLIGHTS (Men)

• 200 Medley Relay
  • Barry A: 1:37.79 (2nd Place, 4 Points)
  • Barry B: 1:51.90
• 1000 Freestyle
  • Matthew McLean: 10:26.30 (1st Place, 9 Points)
  • Collin Perri: 10:36.37 (2nd Place, 4 Points)
  • Cris Vien: 11:01.07 (4th Place, 2 Points)
• 200 Freestyle
  • Roland Nagy: 1:46.21 (1st Place, 9 Points)
  • Jacopo Lanzo: 1:46.96 (3rd Place, 3 Points)
  • Diego Diaz: 2:11.96
• 100 Backstroke
  • Louis Ainley: 53.73 (1st Place, 9 Points)
• 100 Breaststroke
  • Balazs Ament: 57.65 (1st Place, 9 Points)
  • Griffin Garnot: 1:02.50 (3rd Place, 3 Points)
  • Brooks Blackert: 1:12.85
• 200 Butterfly
  • Robin Tatar: 2:03.28 (2nd Place, 4 Points)
• 50 Freestyle
  • Louis Ainley: 21.49 (2nd Place, 4 Points)
  • Jacopo Lanzo: 23.08 (4th Place, 2 Points)
  • Griffin Garnot: 23.87 (6th Place, 1 Point)
• 100 Freestyle
  • Jacopo Lanzo: 48.75 (3rd Place, 3 Points)
  • David Szlobodnyik: 50.36
  • Cris Vien: 53.67
  • Brooks Blackert: 56.71
  • Diego Diaz: 58.23
• 200 Backstroke
  • Roland Nagy: 1:53.03 (1st Place, 9 Points)
• 200 Breaststroke
  • Balazs Ament: 2:07.83 (1st Place, 9 Points)
• 500 Freestyle
  • Matthew McLean: 5:02.17 (2nd Place, 4 Points)
  • Collin Perri: 5:11.70 (4th Place, 2 Points)
  • Cris Vien: 5:21.68
• 100 Butterfly
  • David Szlobodnyik: 52.40 (2nd Place, 4 Points)
  • Roland Nagy: 53.30 (4th Place, 2 Points)
  • Robin Tatar: 54.58 (5th Place, 1 Point)
• 400 IM
  • Brooks Blackert: 4:53.27 (4th Place, 2 Points)
• 400 Freestyle Relay
  • Barry A: 1:27.72 (1st Place, 11 Points)
  • Barry B: 1:34.11

NEXT UP:

The Bucs will have little rest before getting ready to their rivals, Lynn and Tampa, at the Miami Dade North Aquatics Center on Saturday, January 18.