Men's swimming wins NESCAC title in 200-yard freestyle relay!

The Bobcats capture a NESCAC championship in a relay for the first time. Like this video? Please SUBSCRIBE to our channel: http://bit.ly/2fjSGyQ Junior Max Cory (Dublin, Calif.), first-year Nate Oppenheim (Easton, Conn.), sophomore John Weigel (Iowa City, Iowa), and junior Marrich Somridhivej (South Windsor, Conn.) teamed up to set a new Middlebury pool record with an NCAA "B" cut time of 1:20.56, capturing the NESCAC championship in the 200 free relay over runner-up Williams (1:20.91). Their time was also good for a new Bates record in the event, and Cory's opening split of 19.66 seconds tied his school record in the 50-yard freestyle. The Bobcats had never won a NESCAC title in a relay until Friday. Facebook:   / batescollegeathletics   Twitter:   / batessports   ---------------- The Department of Athletics and Physical Education promotes the mission of the College by providing appropriate amateur, gender-equitable athletic opportunities that enhance the overall liberal arts undergraduate experience. Consistent with Bates’ national reputation, the Department offers programs that strive for excellence and seek distinction within the New England Small College Athletic Conference and at the national level. Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, is one of the nation's leading liberal arts colleges. It is a welcoming community whose members care deeply about the rigorous, challenging, and rewarding life of ideas and principles, and value their exchange and examination.