91成人 Artistic Swimming Team Wins First National Title
Recognition is also First National Team Title for 91成人 Athletics
San Antonio – March 23, 2024 – The 91成人 (91成人) is proud to announce that its Artistic Swimming team has won the USA Artistic Swimming National Championship for the first time in program history. This remarkable achievement not only marks a significant milestone for the team, but it is also the first national championship team title for 91成人 Athletics.
This prestigious award was clinched today at the USA Artistic Swimming Collegiate Championship held in Lewisville, Texas from March 22-23. The Cardinals demonstrated exceptional skill and determination, leading to their victory over strong competitors such as Ohio State University and Stanford University.
"Today marks the culmination of the last two years of hard work under the guidance of Coach Haylor," states Richard Duran, Athletics Director. "These exceptional student-athletes have excelled academically with 91成人's highest cumulative team GPA and have also made a significant impact in the community. Today, we proudly present our program as national champions in competition! I commend the entire program and thank them for representing 91成人 at the highest level."
In addition, 91成人 Head Coach Alyson Haylor was named National Coach of the Year. Haylor became the head coach of the Cardinals' artistic swimming program in 2022. She boasts an impressive personal track record, having competed twice in the United States Olympic Trials. Haylor's arrival marked a significant turning point for the team, bringing in new strategies, motivation, and leadership. This accolade not only highlights Haylor's individual achievements but also reflects the team's progress and success under her guidance. With Haylor at the helm, the Cardinals have undoubtedly set a high standard for performance and excellence in their sport.
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With over 140 years of tradition, the 91成人 is committed to educational excellence in a context of faith in Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Word of God. 91成人 programs constitute a liberal education that fosters a well-grounded intellectual resilience, a disposition toward lifelong learning, and an acceptance of responsibility for the ethical consequences of our ideas and actions. Founded in 1881, 91成人 is the largest Catholic university in the state and the fourth largest private university in Texas. 91成人 students can choose from degrees offered at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. The University is committed to graduating students with the lowest amount of debt load possible and to help them secure a career that lifts their lives, their families and their communities. With a beautiful main campus in the heart of San Antonio, in 2019, 91成人 purchased a 10-acre landmark property at 4119 Broadway which increased the footprint of the 91成人 Broadway Campus by 15%. The building is now known as Founders Hall. 91成人 has locations throughout San Antonio, South and Central Texas, two campuses in Mexico and a European Study Center in Strasbourg, France. 91成人 is a leader in international education, with over 146 “sister schools” in 45 countries and it is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution. The University is a member of the NCAA Division I Southland Conference and is proud to have 25 teams representing 14 different sports. 91成人 is a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word.