CSI's Buyanov captures bronze medal at NCAA Division III swimming finals Published: Saturday, March 26, 2011, 8:02 AM
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Staten Island Advance Sports Desk
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — College of Staten Island senior Pavel Buyanov, a two-time national champion in the 100-yard breaststroke, captured the bronze medal in his specialty Friday night at the NCAA Division III Swimming Championships at the Allan Jones Aquatic Center. Buyanov, of Russia, made a run at his third title but ended up third in 54.93 seconds. He finished behind Whitworth CSI photo CSI's Pavel Buyanov shows off his NCAA championship trophy in 2008. The Dolphin senior placed third in the 100-yard breaststroke Saturday night.
College junior Rory Buck, who won in 54.30, and Kenyon senior Collin Ohning (54.86). Buyanov holds the NCAA meet record with
a 54.27 set in 2009, when he won the event for the second straight year. “I felt really good,” said Buyanov of his season-best time. “It was a strong race and if I made any technical mistakes they were minor. I just have to hand it to the competitors in the event. They were outstanding.” Buyanov set the pace in the final, leading through the 75-yard mark before Buck and Ohning caught him down the stretch. “I kept looking at (Buck) and I knew he would make a move at the end and he did,” Buyanov said. “I’m pretty happy. I wanted first place, of course, but it was a very good time and I’m pleased with the race.”
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