The St. Mary's College of Maryland women's swim team secured a gold and a silver at the 2024 Atlantic East Conference Women's Swimming Championships, setting a conference and championship meet record in the 800-freestyle relay while sharing the top spot with Marymount (Va.) University. The event is being contested by seven challenging schools for the championship title.

By the Numbers
  • The Seahawks tied for first place with 74 points each alongside Marymount (Va.) University at the end of the first day of the championships.
  • The team achieved a conference and championship meet record in the 800-freestyle relay, finishing with a time of 8:03.59.
State of Play
  • St. Mary's College and Marymount (Va.) University are tied for first place at the end of day one, both accumulating 74 points.
  • Marywood University secured third place with 64 points.
What's Next

The Seahawks are set to continue the championships on Feb. 16 and 17 at the Aquatics Center in St. Mary's City, Md., with the finals scheduled for Feb. 18.

Bottom Line

The St. Mary's College of Maryland women's swim team put in an impressive performance on the first day of the championships, setting a new record and tying for first place, showcasing their potential for continued success in the ongoing competition.