McKenna crowned National Champion
March 19, 2022 | Women's Swimming & Diving
Bacon finishes as national runner-up
It was an incredible day for the Wisconsin swimming and diving program as freshman Paige McKenna was crowned the National Champion in the 1650-yard freestyle with a time of 15:40.84.
Sophomore Phoebe Bacon also excelled for the Badgers, finishing as the national runner-up in the 200 back with a time of 1:49.29.
The Badgers finished in 17th place overall at the NCAA Championships.
The Badgers' 400 free relay team of Lillie Hosack, Alana Palmer, Phoebe Bacon and Sophie Fiske placed 10th, finishing with a time of 3:12.00.
Straight from the pool deck
Head Coach Yuri Suguiyama
"What a tremendous way to finish our women's season! Paige McKenna became the third straight Badger woman to be a National Champion with her win this evening in the 1650 free. She and Erik have worked towards this all season so it was great to see their efforts come to fruition. Phoebe capped off another phenomenal year with a runner-up finish in the 200 back and our 400 Free relay scored some huge points to get us to the 100 point marker as a team. This was a special team and we're proud of all they accomplished this year."
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Sophomore Phoebe Bacon also excelled for the Badgers, finishing as the national runner-up in the 200 back with a time of 1:49.29.
The Badgers finished in 17th place overall at the NCAA Championships.
The Badgers' 400 free relay team of Lillie Hosack, Alana Palmer, Phoebe Bacon and Sophie Fiske placed 10th, finishing with a time of 3:12.00.
Straight from the pool deck
Head Coach Yuri Suguiyama
"What a tremendous way to finish our women's season! Paige McKenna became the third straight Badger woman to be a National Champion with her win this evening in the 1650 free. She and Erik have worked towards this all season so it was great to see their efforts come to fruition. Phoebe capped off another phenomenal year with a runner-up finish in the 200 back and our 400 Free relay scored some huge points to get us to the 100 point marker as a team. This was a special team and we're proud of all they accomplished this year."
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