Austin, Texas – The excitement is palpable as we reach the final session of the 2024 NCAA Division I Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships. Virginia is currently leading Texas by 41.5 points, setting the stage for a potential four-peat with an impressive performance in the preliminaries.
Abby McCulloh from Georgia holds the top time in the 1650 freestyle, followed closely by Aurora Roghair from Stanford and Ching Hwee Gan from Indiana. Mariah Denigan of Indiana set the time to beat in the earlier heats with a strong performance.
In the 200 backstroke, Phoebe Bacon from Wisconsin and Bella Sims from Florida are set to compete. The 100 freestyle event is poised for a record-breaking run as Gretchen Walsh from UVA has been setting the pace throughout the competition.
The highly competitive 200 breaststroke event will feature top swimmers such as Mona McSharry from Tennessee, Alex Walsh and Ella Nelson from Virginia. The 200 butterfly will see seniors from Texas, Cal, and UVA battling it out in a thrilling race.
The 1650 yard freestyle saw intense competition, with Abby McCulloh from Georgia taking the lead early on and securing the win with an impressive performance. In the 200 backstroke, Phoebe Bacon from Wisconsin emerged victorious with a stellar swim.
The 100 freestyle event was dominated by Gretchen Walsh from Virginia, who shattered records and showcased her incredible talent. In the 200 breaststroke, Alex Walsh from Virginia claimed yet another victory, solidifying her dominance in the pool.
The 200 butterfly event was a nail-biter, with Emma Sticklen from Texas emerging as the winner in a thrilling race. Viviana Del Angel from Minnesota impressed in the platform diving event, showcasing her skill and talent.
As the competition wrapped up with the 400-yard freestyle relay, Virginia clinched the top spot once again, capping off a remarkable performance throughout the championships. With record-breaking swims and fierce competition, the 2024 NCAA Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships proved to be a showcase of exceptional talent and determination.