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randon Fiala came into this past season as
arguably the best men’s swimmer in school history
– and he only solidified that assessment during his
final campaign in Blacksburg.
Fiala wrapped up his career at Virginia Tech by
winning ACC titles in both the 100- and 200-yard
breaststroke and earning All-America honors in
both. At the ACC Championships, he won a silver
medal in the 200 individual medley on the second
day. He also captured gold in the 100 breaststroke
on the third day. On the final day, he won the 200
breaststroke in 1:52.39 seconds, breaking the
ACC, the ACC Championships and the program
record. Primarily behind his performances, the
men’s team finished fourth at the ACC meet.
At the NCAA Championships, Fiala earned
honorable mention All-America honors in the
200 IM and then closed his career by earning
All-America recognition in both the 100 and 200
breaststroke, placing sixth and fourth, respectively.
Again, primarily behind Fiala, the Tech men’s
team recorded a top-25 finish at the NCAA
meet for the fifth time in the past six seasons. He
departs Blacksburg with five All-America honors
to his credit.
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CENTREVILLE, VIRGINIA
BRANDON
FIALA