Media Credit: Hatchet File Photo Freshman Karol Mlynarczyk notched some of the fastest times in program history in the 100 yard backstroke and 200 yard backstroke at the men's swimming team's first meet of the season. Sports By Emily Maise Feb 16, 2021 12:00 AM After almost a year outside competitive lanes, the men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs kicked off a shortened 2020-21 season last week. Both teams opened the season at the three-day Cavalier Invitational against Virginia and Pittsburgh – their first of just three scheduled regular season meets. Swimmers said the return to competition helped them get into a routine and provided them with fresh faces to race against after months of challenging teammates.