Sprague, Peterson & Kinderwater All Post Top 5 Finishes At U.S. Open

Posted Jul 30, 2008

The North Carolina men's and women's swimming team had a successful opening day of competition at the U.S. Open Tuesday sponsored by United States Swimming at the University of Minnesota's Aquatics Center. Senior Whitney Sprague set a school long course record while finishing as the runner-up in the 800-meter freestyle while sophomores Chip Peterson and Joe Kinderwater also posted Top 5 individual finishes. (Tar Heel Blue)

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