2018-19 CMS Women's Swimming and Diving News

Former CMS Swimmer Mackenzie Leake '15 Wins US Masters Ultramarathon Competition
Former CMS Swimmer Mackenzie Leake '15 Wins US Masters Ultramarathon Competition

July 08, 2019

PORTLAND, Ore. - Former Claremont-Mudd-Scripps swimmer Mackenzie Leake (Scripps '15) won the 11-mile Ultramarathon competition at the U.S. Masters Swimming Competition in Portland, Oregon on Sunday, the second year in a row that she has finished first in the event.

Senior Riley Hoffman capped off her CMS career with first-team Scholar All-America honors
SCIAC-Leading Nine Athenas Earn CSCAA Scholar All-America Honors

July 02, 2019

CLAREMONT, Calif. - A total of nine members of the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps women's swimming and diving team earned Scholar All-America distinction from the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America, the organization announced today.

CMS Swimming and Diving Programs Both Earn CSCAA Scholar All-America Team Distinction
CMS Swimming and Diving Programs Both Earn CSCAA Scholar All-America Team Distinction

June 26, 2019

CLAREMONT, Calif. - The Claremont-Mudd-Scripps men's and women's swimming and diving teams both received Scholar All-America Team honors from the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America, the organization announced this week.

Mia Syme earned honorable mention All-America honors in the 1650 by finishing 13th at the NCAA Championships
Mia Syme, 400 Free Relay Team, Earn Honorable Mention All-America Honors to Close Out NCAA Championships

March 23, 2019

Greensboro, N.C. - Sophomore Mia Syme finished in 13th place in the 1650 and the 400-yard freestyle relay team came in 12th as the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps women's swimming and diving team concluded the NCAA Division III Championships by adding five more honorable mention All-Americans to the program's rich history on Saturday at the Greensboro Aquatic Center.

Allie Umemoto was part of an 800-yard freestyle relay that broke school and SCIAC records on Friday
CMS 800 Relay Sets School, SCIAC Record on Third Day of NCAA Championships

March 22, 2019

GREENSBORO, N.C. - The Claremont-Mudd-Scripps women's swimming and diving team was only entered in two events on Friday on the third day of the NCAA Division III Championships, but they performed at a high level in both, setting a new school and SCIAC record in the 800-yard freestyle relay.

Marco Conati Earns First-Team All-America Honors, Finishes Fourth in 100 Fly at NCAA Championships
Marco Conati Earns First-Team All-America Honors, Finishes Fourth in 100 Fly at NCAA Championships

March 21, 2019

GREENSBORO, N.C. - Sophomore Marco Conati finished fourth in the 100-yard butterfly at the NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving Championships on Thursday with a personal-best time of 48.10, earning first-team All-America honors for the Stags.

Jocelyn Crawford swam the freestyle and the backstroke to earn honorable mention All-America honors in two events
Lewis, Crawford Earn Honorable Mention All-America Honors on First Day of NCAA Championships

March 20, 2019

GREENSBORO, N.C. - Freshman Augusta Lewis finished 12th in the 200-yard individual medley, and junior Jocelyn Crawford finished 15th in the 50-yard freestyle to highlight the first day of the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships at the Greensboro Aquatic Center.

Senior Riley Hoffman will be one of 11 Athenas competing at the NCAA Championships this week
CMS Women's Swimming and Diving Sends 11 Swimmers to NCAA Championships This Week

March 18, 2019

CLAREMONT, Calif. - The Claremont-Mudd-Scripps women's swimming and diving team heads to Greensboro, N.C. this week to compete in the NCAA Division III Championships, with 11 members of the team earning qualifications to the event.

Kendall Hollimon Wins Three-Meter at NCAA Regionals, Jacque Desmond Fourth in One-Meter
Kendall Hollimon Wins Three-Meter at NCAA Regionals, Jacque Desmond Fourth in One-Meter

March 02, 2019

GRINNELL, IA - Junior Kendall Hollimon finished in first place in the three-meter dive at the NCAA Regional Diving Championships on Saturday, earning a trip to compete at the NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving Championships in Greensboro, N.C. later this month.

Mia Syme Dominates 1650 on Final Day of SCIAC Championships, Athenas Finish Close Second
Mia Syme Dominates 1650 on Final Day of SCIAC Championships, Athenas Finish Close Second

February 25, 2019

COMMERCE, Calif. - Sophomore Mia Syme won the 1650 by over 36 seconds with a time of 17:03.21, moving into the top 10 in the nation in Division III this year, but the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps women's swimming and diving team ended the 2019 SCIAC Championships in a close second place after the conclusion of the four-day event on Sunday evening at the Brenda Villa Aquatic Center.

Augusta Lewis Earns SCIAC Women's Swimmer, Newcomer of the Year Awards
Augusta Lewis Earns SCIAC Women's Swimmer, Newcomer of the Year Awards

February 25, 2019

CLAREMONT, Calif. - First-year swimmer Augusta Lewis earned both the SCIAC Swimmer of the Year and the SCIAC Newcomer of the Year Awards for the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps women's swimming and diving team, it was announced at the conclusion of the SCIAC Championships this weekend.

Augusta Lewis set a new SCIAC record with a 2:02.84 in the 200 IM
SCIAC Record for Augusta Lewis Highlights Day Two of SCIAC Championships for CMS Women's Swim and Dive

February 23, 2019

CLAREMONT, Calif. - Freshman Augusta Lewis broke a school and SCIAC record in the 200 IM, and Mia Syme, Leila El Masri and Janet Tran finished 1-2-3 in the 500-yard freestyle to highlight the performance of the CMS women's swimming and diving team on the second day of the SCIAC Championships on Friday.

Freshman Ava Sealander earned her first collegiate SCIAC title in the 100-yard butterfly
Augusta Lewis, Ava Sealander Earn SCIAC Titles on Third Day of League Championships

February 23, 2019

COMMERCE, Calif. - First-year swimmers Augusta Lewis (400 IM) and Ava Sealander (100 fly) picked up individual SCIAC titles for the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Women's Swimming and Diving team on the third day of the SCIAC Championships on Saturday evening at the Brenda Villa Aquatic Center.

Athena 800 Freestyle Relay Takes Home First CMS Swimming Title at 2019 SCIAC Championships
Athena 800 Freestyle Relay Takes Home First CMS Swimming Title at 2019 SCIAC Championships

February 22, 2019

COMMERCE, Calif. - The Claremont-Mudd-Scripps women's 800-yard freestyle relay team took first place to close out an abridged opening day of the 2019 SCIAC Swimming Championships

Back on the Podium! Hollimon First, Desmond Third for Second Straight Day at SCIAC Diving Championships
Back on the Podium! Hollimon First, Desmond Third for Second Straight Day at SCIAC Diving Championships

February 17, 2019

CLAREMONT, Calif. - Junior Kendall Hollimon won the SCIAC one-meter diving championship, and senior Jacque Desmond finished strong to move up to third place in the three-meter as the duo represented the Stags and Athenas on the All-SCIAC podium for the second straight day after day two of the league championships on Sunday at Pomona-Pitzer's Haldeman Pool.