Chris Evans from Greenwich, Connecticut Makes a Splash

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WHITTER, CA (03/08/2011)(readMedia)-- Whittier College Poet swimmer Christopher Evans from Greenwich, Connecticut set new individual school records in the 100-yard Back (50.88) and the 100-yard Free (46.48) during the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) Championships late last month. Evans, a sophomore, was also a part of the relay teams which have broken the school records in the 200-yard Free Relay (1:27.71) and 400-yard Medley Relay (3:36.02) during the competition. He finished third overall in the event. While the season is over, he awaits to hear if he has qualified for the NCAA Championship.

Overall, the Whittier men's swimming & diving team placed fifth with a score of 272 at the SCIAC competition.

Founded by Quakers in 1887, Whittier College is an independent, four-year college offering a traditional liberal arts program integrated with both professional and pre-professional courses of study. With an emphasis on diversity, community, and curricular innovation, the College's primary mission is to endow students with the education, skills, and values appropriate for global leadership and service. Whittier College is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI).