Here’s a look around Mizzou Athletics after a busy Tuesday:
**Chadwick sprints to bronze at World Championships**
Mizzou senior Michael Chadwick earned a bronze medal at the World Championships (25m) in Windsor, Canada, helping the U.S.’ 400-meter freestyle relay to a third-place tie with Australia.
Chadwick led off the relay with a split of 47.56. He was joined by Paul Powers and Olympic gold medalists Tom Shields and Blake Pieroni. Powers is a junior at Michigan, Shields is a California-Berkeley graduate, and Pieroni is a junior at Indiana.
“Not making the Olympics over the summer, it’s my first time representing the U.S. on an international scene,” he said in an interview before the meet. “So it’ll be my first time actually representing the United States in a different country, so I’m excited to finally have the opportunity to do it and showcase what I can do on an international stage.”
The meet runs through Dec. 11. Chadwick is set to compete in the 50- and 100-meter freestyle events, and will likely swim on more relays, depending on what the Team USA coaches decide.
**Penton, Harris earn All-SEC honors**
Redshirt junior Charles Harris remembers living in the dorms with senior Aarion Penton when they were freshmen. Penton got a decent amount of playing time that season but only started two games for the Tigers. Harris took a redshirt season and did not appear in any games.
Three years later, the two Mizzou stars were recognized as some of the best players in one of college football’s most formidable conferences.
“Now we can just see each other grow and develop and get awards,” Harris said. “It’s always a blessing.”
Harris and Penton were voted to the All-Southeastern Conference Team by the conference’s coaches Tuesday. Penton received first-team honors, while Harris was named to the second team.
Penton led the SEC with five interceptions in 2016. Harris tallied nine sacks and 61 tackles after earning All-SEC honors the year before.
“Anywhere I can bring attention to the Mizzou football program is a plus, not just for myself but also for the university,” Harris said. “Of course I love wearing that logo on my chest, the Tiger logo. Any time I can bring a couple of awards or success … it’s always an honor.”
Harris will forgo his final season of eligibility and enter the NFL Draft. Penton is also a potential draft pick.
**Volleyball brings in more accolades**
The Missouri volleyball team continued to bring in awards on Tuesday, as coach Wayne Kreklow and four players earned regional honors from the American Volleyball Coaches Association.
Kreklow was named Southeast Region Coach of the Year after leading the Tigers to their second SEC Championship.
Really cool moment here: @MizzouVB player @melcrow20 says @CoachKreklow changed her life. pic.twitter.com/reslRBAEST
— Andrew Kauffman (@A_Kauff) December 3, 2016
Redshirt junior Melanie Crow, senior Carly Kan, sophomore Alyssa Munlyn and redshirt junior Kira Larson were named to the All-Southeast regional team. The Tigers compete in the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Championships on Friday at Minnesota.
_Edited by David Reynolds | dreynolds@themaneater.com_
