Michigan Hosted Team Be Better Invitational
The swimming meet at Canham Natatorium honored the memory of Ian Miskelley.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Swimming
The University of Michigan hosted the Team Be Better Invitational in Ann Arbor on September 25, 2026. This non-scoring event brought together teams from Michigan, Calvin, and Hope in remembrance of Ian Miskelley.
Why it matters
The invitational serves as a commemorative athletic gathering hosted at Canham Natatorium. It allowed collegiate swimmers to compete in a short course yards format while honoring a member of the swimming community.
Haley McDonald secured wins in the 100 breast at 1:03.99 and the 100 IM at 57.03, while Lucy Rooney claimed the 100 back in 54.62 and the 200 free in 1:48.91. Other events saw winning times including 23.57 in the 50 free and 3:27.55 in the 400 free relay.
The players
Ian Miskelley
The swimming invitational was held at Canham Natatorium in his remembrance.
Haley McDonald
The swimmer secured two individual event victories during the meet.
Lucy Rooney
The swimmer earned two individual event titles at the invitational.
The details
Athletes from Michigan, Calvin, and Hope participated in the non-scoring competition held in a short course yards pool. The meet provided a platform for individual performance testing across various strokes and distances in memory of Ian Miskelley.
Timeline
September 25, 2026: The Team Be Better Invitational took place at Canham Natatorium in Ann Arbor.
Season Trajectory
This invitational functions as an early-season development opportunity for programs like Michigan, Calvin, and Hope. By utilizing a non-scoring format, the teams prioritize individual athlete metrics and stroke refinement before the core competitive season intensifies.
The meet results provide a performance baseline for swimmers, with Haley McDonald and Lucy Rooney establishing early marks in their respective events. These times serve as internal benchmarks for coaching staffs to evaluate technical improvements ahead of future dual meets.
The takeaway
The Team Be Better Invitational emphasizes the role of commemorative events in fostering community within collegiate sports. Athletes can utilize these non-scoring opportunities to refine techniques and build momentum for their upcoming competitive schedules.
Further reading
For more information on the local program, visit the Swimming section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by SwimSwam.
