SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – The Illinois State swimming and diving team will embark on its annual training trip to San Juan, Puerto Rico, which will conclude with the Copa Coqui Invitational, on Jan. 3.
The Redbirds will leave from campus Tuesday, arriving a few days early to prepare for the outdoor pool setting, as well as a different format, competing in long-course meters rather than short-course yards.
Last year, the Redbirds swam to a first-place finish out of 12 teams, with two individual victories and one relay win.
The Copa Coqui Invitational is the final competition before Illinois State hosts its two home meets, Jan. 15, against Northern Iowa, and Jan. 22, against Evansville, both at Horton Pool.
The training trip marks the halfway point in the season. The Redbirds will return home Jan. 7 to prepare for the second half.
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