Utica, NY – Michalyn Winkler of the Utica College women’s swim and dive team has been named the UC Female Athlete of the Week for her performance over the weekend.
The Pioneers defeated Wells College in a dual meet on Saturday, 72-23, on the road. Winkler earned two individual first place finished and picked up a win in a relay event to secure 17 team points for UC.
With a time of 13:15.51 she earned first in the 1,000-yard freestyle event. Michalyn also won the 500-yard freestyle race, clocking in at 6:27.67. She joined forces with teammates Emma Blenis, Lara McNamara, and Jamie Cassetta to finish first in the 200-yard freestyle relay.
The Pioneers will be hosting the Utica College Quad Meet on Friday, as they welcome HCCC, Roberts Wesleyan, and Cazenovia. The meet is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m.
