harvard jumps to the lead as five are dq'd

Posted on February 26, 2009 by The Ivy League

[Editor Update — I have been informed that protests have been lodged for both relays tonight… and therefore each relay has been termed “Unofficial Pending Review”. The results have not been recorded as final just yet. Stay tuned – this may get interesting.]

Talk about the perfect start to an imperfect day. We have started the nightcap… but in an event of eight squads — the 200 Free Relay — only three teams finished without penalty.

Harvard’s grouping of Katherine Pickard, Ali Stack, Laura Murray and Katy Hinkle outlasted Yale and Brown to take the first event of the evening.

But it wasn’t without fireworks. The boost in the team competition surely puts Harvard in the driver’s seat.

Coaches of the disqualified team’s put forth a joint protest… but to no avail.

The Crimson clocked in at 1:32.90.

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