On day two of the Pac-12 Championships, USC men's swimming won three of four races led by London 2012 Olympians Vladimir Morozov and Cristian Quintero. The Trojans lack of overall depth has them in third place in the meet despite the dominance at the top of the podium.
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Morozov (pictured) doubled down on conference titles leading the 200y free relay and defending his 50y sprint crown. Quintero, who keyed the Trojans' 800y free relay winners on Sunday, added his first career individual title by winning the 500y free.
"Tonight was a strong performance by the Trojans," USC Coach Dave Salo said. "Three of four titles by the Trojans in the first full night was a momentum builder for the guys. Vlad has been on a mission since the Olympic Games and it includes an NCAA championship title. Vlad's got his teammates firing on all cylinders in the 200 free relay and it is nice to win both the 800 and 200 free relay in this meet.
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Cristian wanted to leave no doubt that he is the best 500 freestyler in the Pac-12. He went out fast took a commanding lead and didn't look back until he touched the wall, climbed out and sealed the win. Cristian's swim to start the session was a great inspiration. Don't know the last time we had a start like this, but it was a lot of fun!"
(Photo via Pac-12.com)
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Morozov (pictured) doubled down on conference titles leading the 200y free relay and defending his 50y sprint crown. Quintero, who keyed the Trojans' 800y free relay winners on Sunday, added his first career individual title by winning the 500y free.
"Tonight was a strong performance by the Trojans," USC Coach Dave Salo said. "Three of four titles by the Trojans in the first full night was a momentum builder for the guys. Vlad has been on a mission since the Olympic Games and it includes an NCAA championship title. Vlad's got his teammates firing on all cylinders in the 200 free relay and it is nice to win both the 800 and 200 free relay in this meet.
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Cristian wanted to leave no doubt that he is the best 500 freestyler in the Pac-12. He went out fast took a commanding lead and didn't look back until he touched the wall, climbed out and sealed the win. Cristian's swim to start the session was a great inspiration. Don't know the last time we had a start like this, but it was a lot of fun!"
(Photo via Pac-12.com)
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