COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Fresno State sophomore Jenna Pulkkinen has been tabbed the Mountain West Swimmer of the Week. Pulkkinen earns her first MW Weekly honor of her career.
SWIMMER OF THE WEEK
JENNA PULKKINEN, FRESNO STATE
Sophomore, Helsinki, Finland
Helped the Bulldogs win in a dual meet over Conference opponent San José State.
Placed first in the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 59.84, which is the sixth fastest all-time in the Conference and 36th in the NCAA this season. Her time qualifies for a NCAA women's provisional standard and sets a program record.
Placed first in the 200-yard breaststroke with a time of 2:10.57, which is the eighth fastest all time in the Conference and 41st in the NCAA this season. Her time qualifies for a NCAA women's provisional standard and sets a program record and a pool record.
Also swam a leg of the 200-yard medley relay that placed second with a time of 1:42.61.
Notable
Jenne Pullkkinen earned her first Mountain West Swimmer of the Week honor
Pulkkinen is the third Bulldog to earn a MW Weekly honor this season - Julia Matney (Swimmer) and Natalia Bedolla (Diver)
Pulkkinen earns the honor after breaking three record in a single meet, two program record and an Aquatic Center record
Pulkkinen has earned an NCAA 'B' cut in both breaststroke events