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Swimming & Diving

Junior Erik Hunter competes in the 200 Yard Backstroke race during the Minnesota Invitational on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017 at the Jean K Freeman Aquatic Center.

Gophers swim and dive poised for breakout 2020

by Nolan O'Hara
Published May 18, 2020
The Gophers are poised for one of its best seasons in recent memory, but shut-down swimming facilities present a challenge to training.

Hayden trains for postponed Olympic trials, helps others

by Nolan O'Hara
Published April 10, 2020
Gophers junior diver Kristen Hayden took an olympic redshirt this year to train for the Olympics.
Sophomore Evan Yoder prepares to enter the water to compete against the University of Florida at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center on Friday, Oct. 11.

Despite strong performances, Gophers finish near bottom at Minnesota Invite

by Mackenzie Davis
Published December 9, 2019
The women finished fifth and the men finished sixth.
Sophomore Evan Yoder prepares to enter the water to compete against the University of Florida at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center on Friday, Oct. 11.

Gophers host some of nation’s top teams at Minnesota Invite

by Mackenzie Davis
Published December 5, 2019
The meet features some of the top swim and dive programs in the country.
Sophomore Evan Yoder prepares to enter the water to compete against the University of Florida at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center on Friday, Oct. 11.

Gophers drop first road dual of the season

by Mackenzie Davis
Published October 21, 2019
Both the men's and women's teams have started the season 0-2.

Sarah Bacon’s Olympic journey

Published August 29, 2019

After a successful summer of competition for Team USA, Gophers diver, Sarah Bacon, has her eyes set on the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.  Bacon began making headlines in mid-July at the FINA World...

Sarah Bacon competes in the womens 3 meter diving competition at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017.

Gophers diver Sarah Bacon makes history at world championships

by Chad Faust
Published July 17, 2019
Sarah Bacon won the silver medal in the 1-meter dive with a score of 262.00.
Bowe Becker dives off the blocks at the start of the mens 400 yard freestyle relay at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatics Center on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018.

Minnesota returns home from NCAA championships with several new school records

Published April 2, 2019
Freshman Max McHugh and senior Bowen Becker led the way with second place finishes.
Sarah Bacon competes in the womens 3 meter diving competition at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017.

Women’s swimming and diving end season at NCAA Championships

Published March 27, 2019
Junior diver Sarah Bacon took home the NCAA title in the one-meter diving event.
Junior Chantal Nack competes in the womens 200 yard backstroke at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatics Center on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018.

Seniors reflect on leadership ahead of Big Ten Championships

Published February 21, 2019
The 14 seniors on the team prepared for the conference championships meet.

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