It was a weekend to remember for Hugo Gonzalez. The freshman from Spain was named SEC Swimmer of the Week after winning three events, setting three school records, and collecting three NCAA automatic qualifying times at the Georgia Invitational.
“Hugo is a young man with a very bright future and I’m glad he’s on our team,” Auburn head coach Brett Hawke said. “Incredible weekend of racing for him with three school records and posting top times in the country. He is really inspiring the guys around him to step up and get better.”
Gonzalez beat the field by over a second in the 200 IM on Friday night, finishing in 1:42.02. That time eclipsed Joe Patching’s school record by .19 seconds and is currently the third-fastest time in the country.
Gonzalez came back Saturday and won the 400 IM in 3:39.28, beating Patching’s school record by over two seconds in the process. His time is currently the fastest in the nation.
Gonzalez closed out the weekend with a win in the 200 backstroke on Sunday. His time of 1:39.05 broke Pascal Wollach’s school record that was set at the 2009 NCAA Championships. That time ranks second nationally.
Gonzalez also anchored the 400 Freestyle relay and posted the second-fastest anchor time of the day. This is the third time he’s been honored by the SEC this season.
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