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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa’s Hannah Burvill dives off the blocks in the 400 Freestyle Relay during a swim meet at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center between Iowa and Rutgers on Nov. 8, 2019.

Burvill poised for final stretch as a Hawkeye

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter February 4, 2020

Hannah Burvill made waves immediately as a freshman when she climbed into the pool at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center for the first time back in 2016. After her first collegiate meet in 2016,...

Iowa’s Hannah Burvill dives off the blocks in the 400 Freestyle Relay during a swim meet at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center between Iowa and Rutgers on Nov. 8, 2019.

By the numbers: Iowa swimming and diving

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter January 29, 2020

With only one meet remaining ahead of Big Ten Championships, the Iowa men’s and women’s swimming teams are entering the final stretch of the season. Both squads have boasted a variety of impressive...

Iowa head coach Marc Long talks to the reporters during media day at the CRWC on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014. The swimming team opens there season at home this Friday hosting Michigan and Nebraska.

Mid-year transfers provide more firepower for Iowa swim/dive

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter January 28, 2020

The impact of Iowa swimming and diving’s freshman class has been nothing short of outstanding this season. Five first years have helped put up the team’s fastest times of the season in a whopping...

University of Iowa swimmers cheer as their teammates compete in the Men’s 200 Freestyle during a swim meet between Iowa and Minnesota at the CRWC on Oct. 26. Iowa’s Aleksey Tarasenko won the event with a time of 44.21.

Iowa swimming and diving boasts individual success at Shamrock Invitational

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter January 26, 2020

The saying goes, “Rather be lucky than good.” The Hawkeye men’s swimming team was just plain good as they finished in second place over the weekend in South Bend, Indiana, at the Shamrock Invitational,...

Allyssa Fluit participates in the Women’s 200 freestyle during an intrasquad meet at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Saturday Sept. 28, 2019. The Gold team defeated the Black team 109.0-83.0. Fluit came in second with a time of 1:53.01.

Iowa swimming and diving heads on weekend trip to South Bend for Shamrock Invitational

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter January 23, 2020

Following a tough dual meet with conference foe Northwestern on Jan. 18 in Evanston, Illinois, the Iowa men’s and women’s swimming teams will travel to South Bend, Indiana, to take part in the...

Allyssa Fluit participates in the Women’s 200 freestyle during an intrasquad meet at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Saturday Sept. 28, 2019. The Gold team defeated the Black team 109.0-83.0. Fluit came in second with a time of 1:53.01. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa women’s swim/dive defeats Iowa State in the Cy-Hawk Series

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter December 15, 2019

Iowa women’s swimming and diving extended its winning streak against the Cyclones to 10 meets as the Black and Gold triumphed 179-121 in Ames on Dec. 13. The decade of dominance seemed to be in jeopardy...

Iowa swimmer Kelsey Drake swims the 100m butterfly during a swim meet against the University of Northern Iowa and Western Illinois University on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019.

Women’s swim/dive excited to face off with Cyclones

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter December 12, 2019

A week after Iowa’s fastest meet of the season at the Minnesota Invitational, the women’s swimming and diving team hopes to continue the momentum. The Hawkeyes will see Iowa State in the annual Cy-Hawk...

A Hawkeye takes his mark for a backstroke event at the swim meet on Friday, October 4. The Iowa men won over Michigan State, 180 to 112. The Iowa women won over Michigan State 183 to 113. The women also won over Northern Iowa. 183 to 113. Michigan State won over Northern Iowa 180 to 120.

Record-setting week at Minnesota Invitational ends in personal glory for Colin

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter December 10, 2019

After the Minnesota Invitational wrapped up on Saturday night, many of Iowa’s swimmers could relax — but not John Colin. The senior was preparing for a Sunday swim that could take him to a national...

Iowa swimmer Kelsey Drake swims the 100m butterfly during a swim meet against the University of Northern Iowa and Western Illinois University on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019.

Iowa swimming and diving breaks records at Minnesota Invitational

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter December 8, 2019

The early portion of the swimming and diving season for Iowa was mainly a training mechanism to get ready for the championship stretch. The months of intense practice and hard work showed last week...

Iowa swimmer Kelsey Drake swims the 100m butterfly during a swim meet against the University of Northern Iowa and Western Illinois University on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019.

Iowa swim/dive heads to Minneapolis for Minnesota Invitational

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter December 3, 2019

While the bulk of Iowa’s swimming and diving season has consisted of dual meets against Big Ten foes, both the men’s and women’s teams will begin competition in a different style of meet today. The...

Iowa’s Aleksandra Olesiak competes in the 200 Breaststroke during a swim meet at the CRWC between Iowa and Rutgers on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. Olesiak finished first with a time of 2:18.85.

Iowa’s swim/dive team gets bolster from freshman class

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter November 18, 2019

As the early portion of the swimming and diving season comes to a close, the freshmen on both the men’s and women’s teams have made an immediate impact for the Hawkeyes. The women’s roster includes...

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