*Kate Douglass Building College Legacy, Mary T. Meagher Defying the Imagination, Texas Dominates 800 Free Relay for New American, NCAA Record, Reka Gyorgy's Statement, and The Transition From High School to College Swimming***

Kate Douglass Builds Legacy as One of Greatest College Swimmers in History After Unprecedented 3 American Records in 3 Different Strokes

The 2022 NCAA Women’s Division I Swimming and Diving Championships kicked off with the 200-yard medley relay.

Virginia is the defending NCAA team championship looking to build on the team’s first title.

The Cavaliers started strong, breaking their own NCAA record in the event, finishing in 1:32.16 behind Gretchen Walsh, Alexis Wenger, Lexi Cuomo and Kate Douglass , the same quartet that broke the NCAA record at the ACC Championships last month.

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Madeline Banic: Swimming and Mental Health Champion, Champion's Mojo Podcast Episode #115

Madeline “Maddy” Banic is a 9-time SEC Conference champion and NCAA champion who graduated from the University of Tennessee. Specializing in sprint fly and free, she swims professionally. Her first year as a professional swimmer with the International Swimming League, Maddy was a member of the L.A. Current and then switched to the Energy Standard Team where she had a breakout 2020 season.

Maddy had tough times during her time in college. After years of fighting anxiety and depression, she came to a very low point and contemplated suicide. She left school to receive treatment and came back with a zest for life and swimming. She went on to be voted captain of her team and win the NCAA in the 200 medley relay her senior year. Maddy is now an advocate for mental health awareness, hoping to help others avoid the despair she endured.

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Women’s History Month: When Mary T. Meagher Defied the Imagination During 1981 Butterfly Performances

It was the summer of 1981 and Mary T Meagher was a year removed from heartache. By no fault of her own, Meagher missed the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow, and the opportunity to showcase her butterfly talent to the world. With the United States boycotting the Olympics in response to the Soviet Union’s invasion of Afghanistan, Meagher was used as a political pawn – an identity known by hundreds of American athletes.

The results from the Moscow Games recognize East Germany’s Caren Metschuck as the champion in the 100 butterfly and her countrywoman Ines Geissler as the gold medalist in the 200 fly. Had Meagher been present at the competition, there is little question she would have stood on the top step of the podium. After all, few athletes in the history of the sport have dominated an event with the force exhibited by Meagher.

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NCAA Men’s Championships: Texas Dominates 800 Free Relay for New American, NCAA Record

As the Texas Longhorns set out in pursuit of a second consecutive NCAA team championship and a sixth title in the past seven meets, the group got off to a near-perfect start on Wednesday evening. After a close second-place finish to Florida in the 200 medley relay, the team of Drew Kibler, Coby Carrozza, Luke Hobson and Carson Foster put together a championship performance in the 800 freestyle relay.

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Now Accepting Applications For 2022 Swimming World Summer Internship Program

Swimming World Magazine, as part of the International Swimming Hall of Fame, is seeking a gifted group of writers and content creators for the summer of 2022 who are interested in enhancing their journalism and social media skills, while building valuable experience to add to their resumes. Our successful internship programs have connected interns with jobs in related fields across the country!

Please note this will be a remote internship, and is open to college students and beyond. This program is conducted via email and Slack, meaning all work can be done remotely.

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE MARCH 28

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Reka Gyorgy, Bumped out of B Final in 500 Free, Writes Critical Letter to NCAA On Transgender Rules

As the 2022 NCAA Women’s Division I Swimming and Diving Championships have come to a close, more athletes are sharing their opinions on the Lia Thomas situation. Reka Gyorgy of Virginia Tech was directly affected by Thomas participating as she finished 17th in the 500 freestyle and was one spot out of making the consolation final in an event that Thomas won.

Gyorgy wrote an open letter saying she stands with Lia Thomas but blamed the NCAA for the way the institution handled the entire situation, including the rules. She made her wish clear at the beginning of the letter that she wants her full statement released and not parts of it.

The Transition From High School to College Swimming: The Big Jump

When getting ready to graduate from high school to college, swimmers face an inevitable transition period. They have to relearn their daily routines and adjust to a new team and environment. This transition is important and fundamental for all college swimmers. Learning how to prepare and what to expect is something that is not always talked about. Here is my advice for anyone going into this special period of their lives.

Take a Deep Breath!

First and foremost, take a deep breath, and a sigh of relief. You committed! You’re now going to a college team and I am sure they are excited to have you. This deep breath is refreshing and will help you after the stresses of the commitment process and most likely your championship season.

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Kate Douglass Building College Legacy, Mary T. Meagher Defying the Imagination, Texas Dominates 800 Free Relay for New American, NCAA Record, Reka Gyorgy's Statement, and The Transition From High School to College Swimming