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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

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Iowa swimmer Hannah Burvill rests after finishing her race during the Hawkeye Invitational swim meet at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Thursday Nov. 15, 2018. Iowa competed against 14 schools across the midwest in a variety of events including free relay, freestyle, and medley relay.

Hawkeyes swim toward NCAA qualification

Tanner DesPlanque, Sports Reporter December 5, 2018

The first half of the swimming and diving season will come to a close this week for the Hawkeyes after they take on Iowa State on Friday. Iowa so far has continued to put up some NCAA qualifying times,...

Swimmers prepare to dive into the pool during the Hawkeye Invitational swim meet at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Thursday Nov. 15, 2018. Iowa competed against 14 schools across the midwest in a variety of events including free relay, freestyle, and medley relay.

Iowa women’s swimming and diving works toward improvement

Tanner DesPlanque, Sports Reporter November 28, 2018

Iowa swimming and diving is approaching a slow time in its season. Winter break is around two weeks away for Hawkeye swimmers, but they have not completely wrapped up their fall schedule yet. The...

The Mens 200m IM compete for the third heat during the second day of USA Swimming Junior Nationals at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017.

Iowa swimming and diving set to host Hawkeye Invitational

Tanner DesPlanque, Sports Reporter November 15, 2018

Iowa swimming/diving will host the Hawkeye Invitational this weekend for the first time since 2015. The meet is a preliminary for the Hawkeyes to see how they can handle a big meet before they host the...

Swimmers dive into the pool for the Womens 50-yard backstroke during a meet between University of Iowa and Western Illinois on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018 at the University Aquatic Center.

Iowa swimming and diving helps Big Ten earn an impressive win in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge

Tanner DesPlanque, Sports Reporter November 12, 2018

The ACC/Big Ten Challenge for swimming and diving concluded this past weekend, with a different format than regular duals. Instead of scouting and trying to beat Big Ten rivals, the Hawkeyes joined forces...

Swimmers look to the board to see their times during the Iowa Swimming and Diving Intrasquad Meet at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018.

Iowa sends 7 swimmers to compete in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge

Tanner DesPlanque, Sports Reporter November 9, 2018

Iowa swimming and diving will send seven swimmers to West Lafayette, Indiana, to compete this weekend at the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. The Hawkeyes will send two women and five men: sophomore Kelsey Drake,...

Iowa swimming and diving displays solid swimming despite losses

Iowa swimming and diving displays solid swimming despite losses

Tanner DesPlanque, Sports Reporter November 4, 2018

Iowa swimming and diving had a big weekend as it hosted a triangular against Denver and a ranked Michigan team. The Hawkeyes swam away with only one team victory — the men defeated Denver, 256-95. “Obviously,...

Swimmers line up on the blocks during the Iowa Swimming and Diving Intrasquad Meet at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018.

Hawkeye swimming and diving goes 1-3 in triangular with Michigan and Denver

Tanner DesPlanque, Sports Reporter November 3, 2018

Iowa swimming and diving has concluded its two-day triangular meet against Michigan and Denver. The Hawkeye men had success in the sprints and relays but lost to No. 6 Michigan, 232-131. The men defeated...

Swimmers look at the scoreboard during the Iowa Swimming and Diving Intrasquad Meet at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Saturday, September 29, 2018. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye swimming and diving hosts triangular with Michigan and Denver

Tanner DesPlanque, Sports Reporter November 1, 2018

The Hawkeye swimming and diving teams will host ranked Michigan and Denver this weekend. It will be a two-day competition at the Campus Recreation & Wellness Center. Day 1 competition starts at 6...

Swimmers line up on the blocks during the Iowa Swimming and Diving Intrasquad Meet at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018.

Iowa men’s swimming and diving tries to keep up with the wave

Tanner DesPlanque, Sports Reporter October 29, 2018

The swimming and diving season is underway, and the Hawkeyes are preparing for a tough triangular this weekend. Iowa will host a meet against Denver and Michigan on Friday and Saturday at the Campus Recreation...

A swimmer competes in a freestyle event during the Iowa Swimming and Diving Intrasquad Meet at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018.

Iowa swimming and diving splits road dual in Minnesota

Tanner DesPlanque, Sports Reporter October 29, 2018

Iowa swimming and diving traveled to Minneapolis on Oct. 27 to take on Minnesota and South Dakota State. The Hawkeyes split the meet, which means both the men and women defeated South Dakota State and...

Iowa swimming and diving heads to Minnesota for tough competition

Iowa swimming and diving heads to Minnesota for tough competition

Tanner DesPlanque, Sports Reporter October 26, 2018

The Iowa swimming & diving teams are heading to Minneapolis this weekend for the squads’ first action in a while. The Hawkeyes will face rigorous competition when they take on Minnesota and South...

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