Courtesy of Midland Athletics
COLUMBUS, Ga. – Swimming and diving season came to a close this week as Midland University joined teams from around the country at the 2023 NAIA National Championships in Columbus, Georgia. The Warriors sent a team of six swimmers to the final meet of the season and after the final touch, the women’s team placed 13th out of the field of over 25 teams.
Annamaria Lowary had the best showing for Midland in the pool. After winning the consolation final in the women’s 500-yard freestyle (9th, 5:07.12) and taking 14th in the 200-freestyle (1:54.68), she placed 6th in the 1650-yard race. She swam a time of 17:36.24 to reach the podium and also earn All-America honors.
While the Warriors didn’t have any other individuals reach a final in their events, they had several top-25 finishers at the meet.
Mohammed Saleh finished 22nd in the men’s 500-freestyle (4:44.03) and was 21st in the 1650-freestyle (17:03.65).
Jeremi Aubin finished 22nd in the men’s 400-individual medley (4:14.35) and was 19th in the 200-butterfly (1:55.55).
Lily Harrell had three top-25 placings. She was 19th in the 200-backstroke (2:08.54), 22nd in the 100-butterfly (59.42), and 24th in the 100-backstroke (1:00.34).
Rounding out the top placers for MU was Lilli Heaston who placed 21st in the 50-freestyle (24.82).
