Berg Breaks Record as Bears Compete at DU First Chance Meet

Friday, February 7

Denver, CO

11 a.m.

University of Northern Colorado

First Chance Invitational

2/7/2025 8:44:00 PM | Women's Swimming & Diving

Madison Berg sets school record in 1-meter dive; Bears deliver strong performances in the pool

By: Brooke Richards, Assistant Director of Strategic Communications

DENVER – The Northern Colorado Bears put together a strong showing at the Denver First Chance meet on Friday, highlighted by a record-breaking performance from Madison Berg on the 1-meter dive.

Berg set a new school record in the 1-meter event with a score of 309.30, surpassing the previous mark of 305.55 set in 2011 by Kelly Schmeckpepper-Cook.

"Madison's hard work paid off today when she showed up and hit all of her dives," said Diving Coach Jacob Butler. "Her performance sparked a hunger in the team that will help us continue to move forward in the coming years."

In the pool, Gabi Fish delivered a strong swim in the 200-yard freestyle, finishing eighth. She also competed in the 50-yard freestyle, placing 18^th.

Cheyanna Cordova took sixth place in the 1650-yard freestyle. Meanwhile, Gracie Moreland competed in the 100-yard backstroke, finishing 11^th, and also swam in the 50-yard freestyle, placing 25^th.

UP NEXT
The Bears will compete in their last dual meet of the season on Feb. 8 at 11 a.m. against GCU. Part of the swim squad will travel back to Denver to compete in the second day of the DU First Chance Invitational.

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