Iowa State Swimming and Diving Preview
Upcoming Event:
Iowa State Swimming and Diving (0-1, 0-0 Big 12) is set to compete in the Florida State Invite on October 9-10 at the Morcom Aquatics Center in Tallahassee. They will face off against the host team, Florida State, along with Georgia Tech and Purdue.
Recent Performance:
The Cyclones are coming off a loss against Nebraska on October 2 but showcased determination and progress. Junior Grace Swoboda excelled by claiming victories in both the 100 and 200 Breaststroke events. Emma Kuhn also had a strong performance, finishing second in the 100 Free and the 200 Individual Medley.
In diving, sophomore Iona Moffat marked her first collegiate win on the 3-meter board, with fellow Cyclones Katie Malm (1-meter) and Maggie Bendell (3-meter) securing second places.
Key Events to Watch:
- Breaststroke: Swoboda will lead the charge, supported by Anja Peck, who earned podium finishes in both the 100 and 200 Breast events.
- Freestyle: The Cyclones demonstrated solid performances in freestyle, with multiple swimmers, including Kuhn, Kendall Schindler, Piper Hagen, and Carlotta Gazzola, achieving top three finishes in their respective races.
- Diving: Moffat, Malm, and Bendell will aim to build on their recent successes, all having qualified with NCAA Zone scores in their last meet.
Next Up:
Following the Florida State Invite, Iowa State will travel to Urbana-Champaign for a dual meet against Illinois on October 16-17.
