Dolan Matches A Biondi Best

Sun., March 31, 1996

Compiled From Wire Services

Tom Dolan added the 1,650-yard freestyle title to his other two weekend titles to become the first triple-winner in consecutive NCAA swimming meets since Matt Biondi in 1986 and 1987.

“It’s definitely a great honor to be mentioned in the same sentence as such a great swimmer as Matt Biondi,” said the Michigan junior, whose other two titles came in the 500-yard freestyle and the 400-yard individual medley.

When Dolan won the 1,650 free in 14 minutes, 29.31 seconds, it was his third pool record of the meet. Joining Dolan as a three-event winner was Southern Methodist’s Ryan Berube, who also will represent the United States in Atlanta this summer.

Although Dolan and Berube each scored 60 points to tie for top scoring honors, neither of their schools mounted much of a challenge in the team race as the host school, Texas, won its sixth title and first since 1991.

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