Bermudian swimmer Elijah Daley won three individual events as the University of Toronto defeated McMaster University in their season-opening dual meet at the Athletic Centre Varsity Pool on Saturday [October 17].
The second-year Varsity Blues swimmer claimed victories in the men’s 100-metre individual medley, 150-metre butterfly and 50-metre breaststroke.
Daley won the 100-metre individual medley in 55.24 seconds, ahead of Toronto teammate Leo Rafnsson, who finished in 56.47.
He followed with victory in the 150-metre butterfly, clocking 1:25.10. Fellow Varsity Blues swimmer Jordan Schaepper placed second in 1:30.02.
Daley completed his three individual wins with a time of 28.68 seconds in the 50-metre breaststroke. McMaster’s Hayden Yeung finished second in 29.41.
Toronto won both the men’s and women’s team competitions. The Varsity Blues are next scheduled to compete against the University of Calgary on October 24–25.
