Justice Beard made history by winning the 1,000-yard freestyle, giving the University of Missouri-St. Louis women's swimming program its first Great Lakes Valley Conference championship. UMSL set three school records on the second day of the conference meet at the Deaconess Aquatic Center in Evansville, Ind. Beard won the race in a personal best and school record time of 10:03.17, setting an NCAA provisional qualifying mark in the event.

Why It Matters

Beard's victory marks a significant milestone for the UMSL women's swimming program, showcasing the team's growth and success in conference competition.

By the Numbers
  • Beard won the 1,000-yard freestyle with a time of 10:03.17
  • UMSL women's swimming program set three school records on the second day of the conference meet
  • UMSL moved up to fifth place in the team scores with 253 points
  • Hendrik Bechtel finished eighth in the 1,000 freestyle with a time of 9:20.99, a personal best and school record
  • UIndy's men lead the way in team standings with 460 points, while UMSL is in sixth place with 203 points
State of Play
  • UMSL women's swimming program achieved its first GLVC championship, with Justice Beard's victory breaking new ground for the team
  • UMSL moved up to fifth place in the team scores, showcasing a competitive performance in the conference meet
What's Next

UMSL women's swimming will continue to compete in the conference meet, with upcoming events including the 100-yard butterfly, 400-yard individual medley, 200-yard freestyle, and the 400-yard medley relay.

Bottom Line

Justice Beard's historic win in the 1,000-yard freestyle marks a significant achievement for the UMSL women's swimming program, signaling a new era of success and competitiveness in conference meets.