HOUSTON, Texas, March 17, 2007 – Paul McCloskey competed for Springfield College at the NCAA Division III Men’s Swimming & Diving Championships at the University of Houston’s Campus Recreational, Fitness, and Wellness Center this past weekend (March 15-17). He was the lone competitor for the Pride at this year’s nationals.
McCloskey, a senior tri-captain from Brookfield, Conn., swam three events for SC. On Thursday, the first day of competition, Paul swam the 500 free. He finished 30th with a time of 4:41.24.
On Friday, he finished 29th in the 200 free with a time of 1:42.81.
Then finally on Saturday, he finished 26th in the 1000 free with a time of 16:30.38.
McCloskey thus finished his fine career for the Pride at the highest of venues.
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