INDIANAPOLIS, IN. – The 2025 NCAA Swimming and Diving National Championships kicked off on Tuesday afternoon from the IU Natatorium. The two-time defending champions, the Nova Southeastern Women’s Swimming team, made their presence felt immediately, taking home the National Championship in the 800 Freestyle Relay – the first event of the championship meet.
Location – IU Natatorium (Indianapolis, Indiana)
Events – 800 Freestyle Relay
Results
Standings – Women’s
1. Nova Southeastern – 40 Points
2. Drury – 34 Points
3. Colorado Mesa – 32 Points
4. Grand Valley – 30 Points
5. Simon Fraser – 28 Points
6. Tampa – 26 Points
7. Indy – 24 Points
8. Azusa Pacific – 22 Points
9. Wingate – 18 Points
10. Oklahoma Christian – 14 Points
Standings – Men’s
1. Tampa – 40 Points
2. Drury – 34 Points
3. McKendree – 32 Points
4. Wingate – 30 Points
5. Indy – 28 Points
6. Grand Valley – 26 Points
7. Wayne State – 24 Points
8. Colorado Mesa – 22 Points
9. Rollins – 18 Points
10. Ouachita – 14 Points
(Women’s)
- The Sharks opened the championship meet on a dominant note, with the group of Emilia Ronningdal, Hailey Williams, Ilaria Murzilli, and Kristina Orban securing the National Championship in the 800 Freestyle Relay with a time of 7:11.57.
(Men’s)
- The group of Luca Alessandrini, Gustav Henriksen, Rhett Moore, and Joshua Parry placed twelfth in the 800 Freestyle Relay with a time of 6:32.12.
The Sharks return to pool in Indianapolis, IN on March 12th for the second day of the NCAA Swimming and Diving National Championships. Events scheduled for day two include 1000 Freestyle, 200 Individual Medley, 50 Freestyle, and 200 Medley Relay. Prelims begin at 10:00AM, followed by the finals at 5:30PM.
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