One by one, the Missouri senior swimmers came through the tunnel formed by their teammates, hugged their coaches and took pictures with their parents before heading to the opposite side of the pool. After every senior had come through, their teammates roared "M-I-Z" and the seniors chanted back "Z-O-U." It was an ideal and, for some, an emotional start to the final home meet of the season.
Seniors shine on Missouri Swimming Senior Day
Friday, February 4, 2011 | 8:23 p.m. CST;
updated 2:35 p.m. CST, Saturday, February 5, 2011
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