Get ready for an action-packed Day 3 of the 2025 Ohio State Fall Invitational! This event is a real showcase of talent and diversity, with a range of stroke events and distances to keep us all on the edge of our seats.
The Backstroke Battles
Kicking off the day is the 100-meter backstroke, a race that promises to be a thrilling showdown. Indiana's Miranda Grana, fresh off her impressive performance in the 100 fly last night, is back with a bang, posting an incredible preliminary time in the 100 back. Her teammate, Mya DeWitt, also delivered a stunning swim, shattering her season-best time and getting closer to her personal best.
On the men's side, Indiana dominated the heats of the 100 back, with senior Owen McDonald leading the charge. McDonald's time of 44.25 is the fastest in the NCAA this season, and he's showing no signs of slowing down. His teammate, Raekwon Noel, also had an incredible swim, knocking nearly a second off his lifetime best.
Breaststroke and Freestyle Excitement
Next up, we have the 200-meter breaststroke and the 500-meter freestyle, both of which are sure to deliver some intense racing. The women's 200 breast and men's 500 free will be particularly intriguing, as we await the 'A' final qualifiers and see who steps up to the challenge.
And let's not forget the 50-meter freestyle! A short and sharp race that often delivers some of the most exciting finishes.
A Day of Diversity and Drama
Day 3 of the Ohio State Fall Invitational has something for everyone. It's a day where records could fall, personal bests could be shattered, and new stars could emerge.
So, will Indiana continue their dominance in the backstroke events? Who will claim the top spots in the breaststroke and freestyle races? And will we see any unexpected upsets?
Stay tuned, and let's dive into the excitement together!
Event Details:
- Date: November 18-21, 2025
- Venue: McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion, Columbus, OH
- Start Times: 9:30 am ET prelims, 11:30 am diving prelims, 5:30 pm ET finals
- Participating Teams: Ohio State, Indiana, Yale, Cincinnati, Notre Dame, Louisville, Penn State, UCLA, Kentucky, Purdue
- Format: SCY (25 yards)
- Live Results: https://sidearmstats.com/ohiostatedev/swim/
- Meet Mobile: "2025 Ohio State Fall Invitational"
- Live Stream: https://www.bigtenplus.com/en-int/livestream/ohio-state-fall-invitational/2041759 (subscription required)
- Previous Recaps: Day 1 Finals: https://swimswam.com/2025-ohio-state-invitational-day-one-finals-live-recap/
Day 2 Prelims: https://swimswam.com/2025-ohio-state-fall-invitational-day-2-prelims-live-recap/
And remember, in the world of swimming, anything can happen!
