Jan. 29, 2009
University of Louisville freshman Pedro Oliveira used a pair of
first-place finishes to help the Cardinals earn their first swimming and
diving win over in-state rival Kentucky in 15 years. For his efforts,
Oliveira has been named the men's BIG EAST Swimming and Diving Athlete
of the Week.
After dropping 14 straight meets to Kentucky, the Cardinals ended their
streak with a 178-120 win in Lexington, Ky., on Jan. 24. Oliveira led a
1-2-3 sweep of the 200-fly, finishing in 1:46.91. The freshman continued
his furious swimming in the 200-back, setting a school record with a win
in 1:45.85.