Dembski Named WIAC Swimmer of the Week

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009

Madison, Wis. - UW-La Crosse freshman Justin Dembski of Wales (Arrowhead) has been selected the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Men's Swimmer of the Week, the conference office announced Tuesday.

Dembski was third in the 1,650-yard freestyle (16:48.36), fourth in the 500-yard freestyle (4:49.95) and fifth in the 200-yard freestyle (1:48.13) at the Get to the Point Invite held Jan. 23-24 at UW-Stevens Point.

He helped lead the Eagles to a third-place team finish.

UW-L returns to action Saturday, Jan. 31 hosting UW-Stevens Point at 1 p.m. in Mitchell Hall.