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LSU was well-represented at the 2023 NCAA Championships in swim and dive,
with a total of 11 athletes participating. The championships took place at the
Allan Jones Aquatic Center on the University of Tennessee’s campus in Knoxville.
LSU’s strong showing is a testament to the growth and strength of the swim and
dive program. Maggie MacNeil competed in multiple events, including the 50yard free, 100-yard free, and 100-yard fly, as well as relays. Other competitors
include Jenna Bridges, Megan Barnes, and Ella Varga, each specializing in
their respective events. LSU’s divers, including Helle Tuxen, Montserrat Gutierrez
Lavenant, Chiara Pellacani, and Maggie Buckley, qualified impressively in their
events. The LSU men’s swim and dive team achieved six All-American honors and
secured 16th place in the overall ranking with a total of 62.5 points at the 2023
NCAA Championships. Brooks Curry had an impressive performance, reaching
three championship finals and bringing his career tally of All-American finishes to
nine. In the 100-yard freestyle, Curry finished fifth with a time of 41.03. Carson Paul
made his debut at the NCAA meet in the tower diving event and narrowly missed
the championship final. However, he bounced back and won the consolation
competition with a score of 427.05, earning his first career All-American honor.
Photos by Francis Dinh and Matthew Perschall
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