Bermudian sophomore Rhys Insley produced a series of consistent displays as the Canisius University men’s swimming and diving team faced a formidable test against Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) rivals Rider this weekend.
Competing at the Burt Flickinger Center in downtown Buffalo, the Golden Griffins found the going tough against a clinical Broncs squad, ultimately falling 204–90. Despite the scoreline, Insley was a fixture in the breaststroke and individual medley events, providing vital points for the hosts.
Insley opened his individual account in the Men’s 100 Yard Breaststroke, where he secured a fifth-place finish. Touching the wall in 1:01.42, he was part of a competitive heat that saw Rider’s Maxwell Connelly claim the top spot.
The Smiths Parish native showed his endurance later in the session during the 200 Yard Breaststroke. In a display of tactical pacing, Insley moved up the field to finish fourth overall with a time of 2:16.97.
Insley’s day began in the relay lanes, where he swam the second leg for the Canisius 200 Yard Medley Relay C team. The quartet clocked a combined 1:39.71 to take fifth place, providing the Griffs with depth in the opening event.
He capped off his busy schedule in the 200 Yard Individual Medley, testing his versatility across all four strokes. Insley touched the wall in 2:07.95 to secure another fifth-place finish for his side.
The meet serves as a key benchmark for Canisius as they move toward the heart of the conference season, with the MAAC Championships on the horizon next month.
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