Tallahassee, Fla. – Four members of the Florida State women’s swimming and diving team were selected to compete in the 2023 NCAA Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships that will be held March 15-18 in Knoxville, Tenn. The Seminoles will also compete in the 200 medley relay. Maddy Huggins, Edith Jernstedt, Julia Mansson, and Anna Metzler will compete individually, while Tania Quaglieri, Jenny Halden, and Alexandra Dicks will attend the meet as relay swimmers. “I am really happy for these ladies that qualified,” FSU head coach Neal Studd said. “We’re excited we get to run our top relay. We have a great shot at making the top 16. We’re looking for a fun and fast way to end the year.” Maddy Huggins |Sophomore| Carbondale, Ill. | 200 Breast – 2:09.55 Huggins qualified for her first NCAAs after swimming a time of 2:09.55 in the 200 breast at the Bulldog Last Chance Invite last weekend, which is the third-fastest time in FSU history. She will be seeded 36th in the r
Results
Athens, Ga. – The Bulldog Last Chance Invite came to a close on Sunday night at the Gabrielsen Natatorium with members of the No.18/NR Florida State swimming and diving team contributing more best times.
“We had a really great day,” FSU head coach Neal Studd said. “Now we wait to see where everyone stands for NCAA’s.”
Gloria Muzito was the winner in the women’s 100 free, touching with a time of 49.24.
Sophie Freeman contributed her best in prelims of the 200 fly, touching at 1:57.18, which is now the fourth-fastest time in FSU history. Freeman took fourth place in finals at 1:58.83.
Maddy Huggins added her career-best in the 200 breast, winning the race with a time of 2:09.55. Her swim now ranks third in FSU history.
Tania Quaglieri contributed her season-best in the 100 back in prelims, touching at 52.91. She placed sixth overall in finals at 53.31. Sarah Evans was the winner of the consolation heat, touching at 53.43.
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