By: Danny Chen
Even after posting the ninth-fastest performance in NCAA history in the 200-yard breaststroke during the preliminaries on Saturday, junior Kierra Smith didn’t stop there.
With a time of 2:04.56 in the finals, Smith not only became a national champion, but she also became the third-fastest 200-yard breaststroker on the NCAA all-time list.
Her victory in the event gave the Gophers 20 team points, helping them cement a 12th place finish with 118 points at the 2015 NCAA championships.
Head coach Kelly Kremer said Smith has continued to be consistent for the team.