The University of Toronto Varsity Blues men's and women's swimming teams both defeated the Guelph Gryphons and Waterloo Warriors in tri-meet action on Sunday, September 28 in Waterloo, Ont.
 
Toronto's two-time CIS defending champion men topped the Warriors 57-31 and the Gryphons 70-18, while the Blues OUA defending champion women defeated Waterloo 57-31 and Guelph 47-40.
 
"It's always good to get back at it," said Varsity Blues head coach Byron MacDonald. " We have too much power for the other schools, but it's a benefit for all three teams to just get back on the blocks and feel what it's like to race again."
 
In women's action, the rookies led the way as Rebecca Stellino, Victoria Radounski and Melanie McDonald won the 200 backstroke, 100 freestyle and 200 individual medley (IM), respectively.
 
"Victoria has really flown under the radar her whole career and I think she will surprise some people this year," said MacDonald.
 
In addition, Sherry Patel set a new pool record in the 50 breaststroke with a time of 31.02, bettering the previous record of 31.11.
 
On the men's side, veteran Kent Kikot won both the 100 and 200 freestyle races.
 
"That was great for Kent because he is showing he is a force to be reckoned with," added Blues assistant coach Linda Kiefer. "Last year he lost out on competing at nationals despite being one of the better freestylers in the province."
 
Both Edward Liu and Steven Hibberd set new pool records in the 50 backstroke and 50 butterfly events.
 
Full Results
 
The Varsity Blues return to action on Saturday, October 18 as the head to Hamilton, Ont., for a dual meet with the McMaster Marauders. 

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