The Emory University women's swimming and diving team's 2019-20 season was highlighted by the program's 22nd consecutive and 28th overall University Athletic Association team championship in Chicago, IL.
The Eagles, unfortunately, were not able to contend for the team's 11th straight and 13th overall NCAA Division III National Championship as a week prior to the meet, the NCAA made the decision to cancel all remaining winter and spring championships due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Emory was in a good position to be among the nation's highest scoring teams at the meet with 16 swimmers qualifying for the national meet in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Due to the NCAA Championships cancellation, the College Swimming Coaches Swimming Association (CSCAA) changed its selection criteria and awarded all national qualifiers All-America certificates. Senior Caroline Olson and sophomore Taylor Leone led all Eagles with a max of seven of All-America certificates followed by freshman Savannah Sowards with five and senior Maria Turcanu, junior Lucy Daro, sophomore Clio Hancock and freshman Caroline Maki with four awards each.
At the UAA meet in February, the Eagles put forth another dominating performance over their conference counterparts, capturing 10 of the swimming titles to go along with23 All-UAA finishes as the team finished 154 points ahead of second place New York University. Sowards highlighted the Emory award winners as she was named Co-Rookie of the Year. Sowards was an All-UAA performer in the 400 Medley Relay (2nd), 100 Butterfly (3rd) and advanced to the championship final in both the 100 Backstroke (6th) and 200 Backstroke (7th).
In addition to a first-place effort at the UAA Championships, the Eagles took first at both of their home invitationals, was third at the Denison Invitational, fourth at the SCAD Invite and added dual meet victories over Birmingham-Southern, Florida Southern, Delta State and West Florida.
Furthermore, the Eagles were honored by the CSCAA for their classroom pedigree as 16 team members claimed First Team Scholar All-America accolades: Edie Bates, Sarah Byers, Lucy Daro, Allie Dixon, Gaige Elms, Lara Gemar, Anna Glowniak, Clio Hancock, Taylor Leone, Caroline Maki, Caroline Olson, Savannah Sowards, Maria Turcanu, Nina Turcanu, Josie Uerling and Zoe Walker.
The Eagles earned the following honors during the 2019-20 season:
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National Qualifier & CSCAA All-America |
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Jacksonville, FL (Bolles School) |
200 Medley Relay |
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Spartanburg, SC (Spartanburg) |
400 IM |
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Mill Valley, CA (San Francisco University HS) |
100 Freestyle, 200 Freestyle Relay, 400 Freestyle Relay, 800 Freestyle Relay |
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Delanson, NY (Schalamont) |
200 Butterfly |
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Chappaqua, NY (Horace Greeley) |
100 Backstroke, 200 Backstroke, 200 IM |
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Phoenix, AZ (Phoenix Country Day) |
200 Breaststroke |
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Clarendon Hills, IL (Hinsdale Central) |
100 Breaststroke, 400 Medley Relay |
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Evanston, IL (Evanston Township) |
1650 Freestyle, 200 IM, 400 IM, 800 Freestyle Relay |
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Hillard, OH (Hillard Darby) |
100 Butterfly, 100 Freestyle, 50 Freestyle, 200 Freestyle Relay, 200 Medley Relay, 400 Freestyle Relay, 400 Medley Relay |
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Chester Springs, PA (Downington Stem Academy) |
100 Freestyle, 50 Freestyle, 200 Freestyle Relay, 400 Freestyle Relay |
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Atlanta, GA (Druid Hills) |
100 Backstroke, 100 Butterfly, 100 Freestyle, 200 Freestyle Relay, 200 Medley Relay, 400 Freestyle Relay, 400 Medley Relay |
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Davidson, NC (William Amos Hough) |
100 Backstroke, 100 Butterfly, 200 Backstroke, 200 Medley Relay, 400 Medley Relay |
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Hickory, NC (Saint Stephens) |
200 Butterfly, 200 Freestyle, 500 Freestyle, 800 Freestyle Relay |
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Hickory, NC (Saint Stephens) |
1650 Freestyle |
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Broken Arrow, OK (Union) |
200 IM, 400 IM, 800 Freestyle Relay |
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Lilburn, GA (Parkview) |
100 Breaststroke |
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University Athletic Association Co-Rookie of the Year |
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Davidson, NC (William Amos Hough) |
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UAA Champion |
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Jacksonville, FL (Bolles School) |
100 Breaststroke |
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Mill Valley, CA (San Francisco University HS) |
200 Freestyle Relay, 800 Freestyle Relay, 400 Freestyle Relay |
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Evanston, IL (Evanston Township) |
800 Freestyle Relay, 1650 Freestyle |
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Hillard, OH (Hillard Darby) |
200 Freestyle Relay, 50 Freestyle, 100 Butterfly, 400 Freestyle Relay |
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Chester Springs, PA (Downington Stem Academy) |
200 Freestyle Relay, 100 Freestyle, 400 Freestyle Relay |
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Atlanta, GA (Druid Hills) |
200 Freestyle Relay, 400 Freestyle Relay |
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Hickory, NC (Saint Stephens) |
500 Freestyle, 200 Freestyle, 800 Freestyle Relay |
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Broken Arrow, OK (Union) |
800 Freestyle Relay |
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All-UAA (Top-Three Finisher at UAA Championships) |
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Jacksonville, FL (Bolles School) |
100 Breaststroke (1st), 400 Medley Relay (2nd), 200 Medley Relay (2nd) |
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Mill Valley, CA (San Francisco University HS) |
200 Freestyle Relay (1st), 800 Freestyle Relay (1st), 400 Freestyle Relay (1st) |
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Delanson, NY (Schalamont) |
200 Butterfly (2nd) |
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Chappaqua, NY (Horace Greeley) |
200 Backstroke (2nd) |
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Phoenix, AZ (Phoenix Country Day) |
200 Breaststroke (2nd) |
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Clarendon Hills, IL (Hinsdale Central) |
100 Breaststroke (3rd) |
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Evanston, IL (Evanston Township) |
800 Freestyle Relay (1st), 1650 Freestyle (1st), 200 IM (2nd), 400 IM (2nd) |
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Hillard, OH (Hillard Darby) |
200 Freestyle Relay (1st), 50 Freestyle (1st), 100 Butterfly (1st), 400 Freestyle Relay (1st), 100 Freestyle (2nd), 200 Medley Relay (2nd) |
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Chester Springs, PA (Downington Stem Academy) |
200 Freestyle Relay (1st), 100 Freestyle (1st), 400 Freestyle Relay (1st), 50 Freestyle (2nd), 400 Medley Relay (2nd), 200 Medley Relay (2nd) |
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Atlanta, GA (Druid Hills) |
200 Freestyle Relay (1st), 400 Freestyle Relay (1st), 400 Medley Relay (2nd), 200 Medley Relay (2nd) |
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Davidson, NC (William Amos Hough) |
400 Medley Relay (2nd), 100 Butterfly (3rd) |
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Hickory, NC (Saint Stephens) |
500 Freestyle (1st), 200 Freestyle (1st), 800 Freestyle Relay (1st) |
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Broken Arrow, OK (Union) |
800 Freestyle Relay (1st), 200 IM (3rd), 400 IM (3rd) |
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CSCAA Scholar All-America |
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Jacksonville, FL (Bolles School) |
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Spartanburg, SC (Spartanburg) |
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Mill Valley, CA (San Francisco University HS) |
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Delanson, NY (Schalamont) |
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Chappaqua, NY (Horace Greeley) |
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Phoenix, AZ (Phoenix Country Day) |
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Clarendon Hills, IL (Hinsdale Central) |
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Evanston, IL (Evanston Township) |
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Hillard, OH (Hillard Darby) |
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Chester Springs, PA (Downington Stem Academy) |
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Atlanta, GA (Druid Hills) |
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Davidson, NC (William Amos Hough) |
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Hickory, NC (Saint Stephens) |
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Hickory, NC (Saint Stephens) |
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Broken Arrow, OK (Union) |
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Lilburn, GA (Parkview) |
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CSCAA Scholar All-America Honorable Mention |
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Gurnee, IL (Loyola Academy) |
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Allie Macmillan |
Ashburn, VA (Rock Ridge) |
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Chesapeake, VA (Hickory) |
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Wichita, KS (Wichita East) |
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Baton Rouge, LA (Saint Joseph's Academy) |
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UAA Athletes of the Week |
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Evanston, IL (Evanston Township) |
Oct. 21, Nov. 11 |
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Atlanta, GA (Druid Hills) |
Oct. 28 |
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Chester Springs, PA (Downington Stem Academy) |
Dec. 9 |
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The following were the top marks by Emory swimmers and divers during the 2019-20 season:
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50 Free |
23.28 |
Denison Invitational |
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100 Free |
50.47 |
Denison Invitational |
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200 Free |
1:50.43 |
UAA Championships |
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500 Free |
4:54.75 |
UAA Championships |
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1000 Free |
10:26.26 |
vs. Delta St. & West Florida |
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1650 Free |
16:54.31 |
UAA Championships |
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100 Back |
55.26 |
Denison Invitational |
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200 Back |
1:59.64 |
Denison Invitational |
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100 Breast |
1:03.50 |
Emory February Invitational |
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200 Breast |
2:18.01 |
Emory February Invitational |
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100 Fly |
55.15 |
UAA Championships |
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200 Fly |
2:02.24 |
Denison Invitational |
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200 IM |
2:02.27 |
Denison Invitational |
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400 IM |
4:15.59 |
Denison Invitational |
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1 Meter, 6 Dives |
273.75 |
Emory February Invitational |
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3 Meter, 6 Dives |
185.65 |
Denison Invitational |
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3 Meter, 11 Dives |
201.14 |
Emory Invitational |
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200 Free Relay |
1:32.13 |
Denison Invitational |
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200 Medley Relay |
1:42.51 |
Denison Invitational |
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400 Free Relay |
3:23.17 |
Denison Invitational |
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400 Medley Relay |
Savannah Sowards, Anna Glowniak, Caroline Olson, Taylor Leone |
3:46.48 |
Denison Invitational |
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800 Free Relay |
7:26.13 |
Denison Invitational |