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CSI's Buyanov captures bronze medal at NCAA Division IIIswimming finalsPublished: Saturday, March 26, 2011, 8:02 AMStaten Island Advance Sports DeskByKNOXVILLE, Tenn. — College of StatenIsland senior Pavel Buyanov, a two-timenational champion in the 100-yardbreaststroke, captured the bronze medalin his specialty Friday night at the NCAADivision III Swimming Championships atthe Allan Jones Aquatic Center.Buyanov, of Russia, made a run at histhird title but ended up third in 54.93seconds. He finished behind WhitworthCSI photoCSI's Pavel Buyanov shows off his NCAA championship trophy in 2008.The Dolphin senior placed third in the 100-yard breaststroke Saturdaynight.College junior Rory Buck, who won in54.30, and Kenyon senior Collin Ohning(54.86).a 54.27 set in 2009, when he won the event for the second straight year.Buyanov holds the NCAA meet record with“I felt really good,” said Buyanov of his season-best time. “It was a strong race and if I made any technicalmistakes they were minor. I just have to hand it to the competitors in the event. They were outstanding.”Buyanov set the pace in the final, leading through the 75-yard mark before Buck and Ohning caught himdown the stretch.“I kept looking at (Buck) and I knew he would make a move at the end and he did,” Buyanov said. “I’mpretty happy. I wanted first place, of course, but it was a very good time and I’m pleased with the race.”Page 100 of 179