BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – Peyton Richardson (5th, Crystal Lake, Ill.) was named the MIAC Men's Swimmer of the Week for the fifth time this season on Tuesday, Jan. 28.

Richardson won a trio of events and took second in three more to help the Gusties to a meet victory at the UW-Stevens Point Invite. He posted the top time in the 200 IM, a 1:59.61, and was the only swimmer in prelims to post a sub-two minute time. He picked up the only win on Saturday, taking first in the 100 butterfly with a time of 51.22. 

He was also a part of the winning 400 medley relay team that finished first with a 3:33.05. The 200 medley (1:37.18) and 400 freestyle (3:11.96) teams also took second, while the fifth-year senior added an individual second place finish in the 200 butterfly (1:59.91). He also helped the 200 freestyle relay finish in 1:27.73 for third.

Richardson ranks first in the conference in two events, the 200 IM with a time of 1:52.96, and the 100 butterfly with a time of 48.69. This is Richardson's fifth Athlete of the Week selection this season and the sixth for the Gustie men's swimming and diving team. It's the ninth selection of his career.  

The Gusties are back in action this Saturday, Feb. 1, at 1:00 pm, when they travel up to Collegeville for a duel with Saint John's.