LARAMIE, Wyo. (2/20/24) – Karter Friesen enjoyed a personal-best filled DU First Chance Meet a week ago. As a result, she was named this week's Mountain West Conference Swimmer of the Week.

The University of Wyoming sophomore only swam a pair of individual events, but that didn't stop her from shaving off a total north of six seconds. She won the 200-yard breaststroke, clocking in at 2:19.60 – more than three seconds faster than her previous best – and touched third in the 100-yard breaststroke in a time of 1:05.09, which was also three seconds faster than her previous personal best.

Friesen also swam a leg in the 200-yard medley relay. That team of Alex Stein, Friesen, Samantha Diaz and Kylee Theiler placed fourth, boasting a time of 1:49.97.

The Cowgirls compete in the Mountain West Conference Championships this week. The meet – taking place inside CRWC Natatorium in Houston, Texas – runs from Wednesday through Saturday.