In the men’s race, Grothe easily outdistanced Marcelo Acosta of the University of Louisville, 15:17.12 to 15:28.66. Ricardo Vargas of the University of Michigan was third in 15:30.04.
"I tried to stay smooth," Grothe said. "I'm swimming a little better than I have been. My race strategy (in the 1500) is probably one of my weakest race strategies, but I just tried to stay smooth and build through it. For not over-working it, I'm very happy with that time."