Caroline Murphy Competes at NCAA Division III National Championships

2017 Apr 7

Caroline Murphy of the women's swimming and diving team was one of two freshmen to compete in the NCAA Division III National Championships, which were held March 15-18 at the Conroe ISD Natatorium in Shenandoah, Texas.

"Having two freshman swimmers qualify for the NCAA national championships is an incredible achievement," explained Mike O'Brien, director of athletic communication. "This means that they're among the top Division III swimmers in the country in their respective events."

Murphy, who was seeded fourth in the 100-yard backstroke with a mark of 55.64, finished 11th in the preliminaries with a mark of 55.92. In the consolation finals, she touched the wall in 55.90 to place 13th overall. Murphy also won the NESCAC Championship in the 50-yard backstroke, prior to the national championship meet, to become the first Wesleyan women's swimmer or diver to ever win a conference title.

Murphy was also named an Honorable Mention All-American.