Feb. 20, 2011

Columbia, Mo.-- Dominique Bouchard made the first Grand Prix medal for the Tigers this weekend count, as she cruised to victory in the 100 back Saturday night and outswam some of the biggest names in the sport, including Olivia Smoliga and Amanda Weir. Bouchard clocked a 1:01.14 time, which qualifies her for Olympic Trials and is a personal best.

Lisa Nathanson finished fourth in the women's 50 free, clocking an Olympic Trials-qualifying 26.08 and beating legendary Olympian Dara Torres in the event's finals. Jordan Hawley was victorious in the B final for the men's 50 free, swimming a 23.39 in the event.

Earlier in the day, Cassie Cunningham set a personal record in the 100 back prelims, finishing with a 1:02.58 and placing third. Lauren Lavigna finished sixth, swimming in 1:03.87. Both times were under the Olympic Trials cut.

John Higgins placed sixth in 100 back prelims, finishing the swim in 58.07.

The Tigers will continue competition tomorrow morning, as the final full day of competition kicks off at 9:00 am. Missouri's swimmers are using this meet as a part of their preparation for the Big 12 Conference Championship, for which they leave Tuesday morning.