2023 Vandal Invitational Meet Recap

Nate McKay

2023 VANDAL INVITATIONAL

 

On December 1st-3rd, 32 IST Athletes and Coaches traveled to the University of Idaho Aquatic Center for the 2023 Vandal Invitational. This was the third year that IST has traveled to Moscow, Idaho for this competition and it was a success once again! Both the men and the women placed first in the meet with a combined 4,523 points!

 

This meet also presents a unique opportunity to experience a travel competition. Athletes have to plan ahead for the meet in their packing and preparation, then adapt to a new environment during the competition itself. IST athletes adjusted quickly through proper planning, camaraderie, and execution.

 

The Vandal Invite falls in a great window before championship season. Athletes attending had the chance to rehearse events before their championship meets and suit up for the first time this season. This competition was run as a prelims/final meet with the top 24 athletes in prelims returning for a second swim in finals. IST athletes achieved 175 finals swims at this meet en route to a massive team victory!