Results
 
DENVER, Colo. – The Colorado School of Mines men's and women's swimming & diving teams wrapped their two-day appearance at the University of Denver First Chance Invitational Saturday afternoon.
 
The day started with a slew of Orediggers racing the 100-free. Abby Swanson finished in 53.42, Sophia Cristal went 53.47, and Eden Addison posted a 54.38 for the women. The men's side featured a 47.10 for Lucas Waasdorp and 48.84 from Aidan Bailey. After the 100-free, Ava Burger churned out silver in the 200-breast by stopping the clock at 2:23.05. Joe Hutchinson represented Mines' men in the 200-breast and swam 2:06.06. The last race of the day for the Orediggers was the women's 500-free which saw Samantha Crane touch the wall at 5:12.61 for bronze.
 
Diving was also a part of the two-day event. Mines had Bruno Albertoni in the 1-meter and 3-meter events. He posted six-dive scores of 276.85 and 272.90 in the respective events.
 
The Orediggers head to the 2026 RMAC Swimming & Diving Championships in Grand Junction, Colo., next week. Racing starts Tuesday night. A full preview and live coverage information will be available Monday at www.minesathletics.com.
 
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