rDana Baum, a junior from Carson City, Nev., was named the Big Ten Conference Swimmer of the Week on Nov. 6, 2001. Baum, a 2001 national participant, recorded four top-three finishes in dual action against Michigan and North Carolina last weekend, placing second in the 500 free (4:54.56) and 100 free (52.03), while rating third in the 1,000 free (10:06.08) and 50 free (24.21). She has provisionally qualified in both the 200 free (1:50.99) and the 500 free (4:54.56) for the 2002 NCAA Championships in Austin, Texas. Baum currently holds the Gophers top times this season in the 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000-yard freestyle events.