SARASOTA, Fla. - Lynn swimming made a major statement on the national stage at the 2025 CSCAA Open Water Championship, highlighted by a championship performance from Efe Guler, who captured first place overall in the men's 5K race at Nathan Benderson Park.
 
Guler topped a stacked field of 89 swimmers representing multiple divisions, reaching the finish line at 52:54.1 to secure the overall victory. His winning time also earned him first place in the Division II classification, underscoring Lynn's presence among the nation's elite distance programs.
 
The Fighting Knights were well represented throughout the men's race, as Kamil Geisner and Emre Sungur also competed against the deep national field. Geisner finished 40th overall with a time of 56:23.5, while Sungur followed with a 56th-place showing, clocking 58:50.6 in the demanding open water event.
 
Conditions were ideal for championship racing, with warm Florida temperatures and calm waters allowing for fast, competitive swims throughout the morning session.
 
On the women's side, Eva Stacey represented the Blue and White in the 5K open water race, placing 40th overall and 11th among Division 2 competitors at 1:00.53, continuing Lynn's presence across both championship fields.
 
Full Results can be found here.
 
The CSCAA Open Water Championships serve as one of the premier collegiate open water events of the season, bringing together top swimmers from across the country. Lynn's performance, headlined by Guler's overall national title, reinforced the program's growing reputation and ability to compete at the highest level.
 
UP NEXT:
Both Fighting Knight swim teams will compete one final time before the new year, traveling south to Fort Lauderdale for the Shark Invite hosted by Nova Southeastern on Thursday, Dec. 18 through Friday, Dec. 19.