Junior Maeve Kelley achieved a remarkable third-place finish in the 200-yard butterfly at the NCAA Division III Championships, setting a new Amherst College record with a time of 2:00.24. This event was part of a strong showing for the Amherst women鈥檚 swimming and diving team, which earned three All-America finishes on the third day of competition. Kelley鈥檚 placing marks the best finish for any swimmer from the NESCAC in this event since 2019. In addition, the team secured All-America honors in the 800-yard freestyle relay and 200-yard medley relay, positioning them in a tie for 16th overall as they head into the final day of the championships.

By the Numbers
  • Maeve Kelley鈥檚 time of 2:00.24 set a new Amherst record in the 200 fly.
  • The Amherst women's swimming and diving team has now finished in the top 16 in the 800 free relay for 22 consecutive NCAA Championship meets.
State of Play
  • Amherst is currently tied for 16th place in the team standings with 48 points.
  • The top team, NYU, holds a leading score of 375 points.
What's Next

The final day of competition will feature Amherst athletes competing in the 100-yard freestyle, 1650-yard freestyle, diving events, and close with the 400-yard freestyle relay. These events will be critical for the team to improve their standings in the championships.

Bottom Line

Kelley鈥檚 stellar performance and the team's collective effort highlight Amherst's continued excellence in swimming at the national level, showcasing a bright future as they look to build on this momentum in the final day of the championships.