Lethbridge, AB – The Two Guys and a Pizza Place Pronghorn Athletes of the Week for the week ending November 13, 2014.
Male Athlete of the Week:
Devon Chernow – Men’s Swim
In his first Canada West swim championships, freshman Devon Chernow made a statement that he will be a swimmer to watch in the future, making two ‘A’ finals and coming within tenths of seconds of three school records.
The Airdire, AB native was the highest scoring Pronghorn on the men’s side this weekend with his top performance, a fifth place finish in the 50 metre backstroke.
In his other ‘A’ final, the 100 metre back Chernow finished 6th. He also won the ‘B’ final in 200 metre backstroke to finish 9th and was 11th in the 50 metre freestyle.
Female Athlete of the Week:
Christyna Dashko – Women’s Swim
In her first season with the program after transferring from the University of Victoria, Christyna Dashko was the highest scoring Pronghorn woman at the Canada West Championship meet.
In her three individual events, the Okotoks, AB native qualified for one ‘A’ final, finishing 7th in the 100 metre breaststroke. She also won the ‘B’ final in the 200 metre breaststroke to finish 9th.
Dashko opened the meet with a 10th place finish in the 50 metre breaststroke.
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