Seven members of the Amherst College women's swimming and diving team have secured a spot at the NCAA Division III Championships in Greensboro, North Carolina, from March 20-23. Among them are defending national champion Sydney Bluestein and standout first-year Maeve Kelley. Bluestein leads the Mammoths as the reigning champion in one-meter diving, while Kelley's impressive performances have earned her multiple honors and top national rankings.

The Big Picture

This achievement underscores the ongoing success of the Amherst College women's swimming and diving program and its consistent presence at the national level.

By the Numbers
  • Sydney Bluestein holds the defending national champion title in one-meter diving.
  • Maeve Kelley ranks fifth in the nation in the 500-yard freestyle with a time of 4:51.48.
  • Mammoths have scored in the last 35 consecutive NCAA Championships since 1987.
State of Play
  • Seven Mammoths will compete at the NCAA Division III Championships in Greensboro, North Carolina.
  • The championships will span four days with morning trials at 10 a.m. and evening finals at 6 p.m.
  • Amherst College has a strong history at the NCAA Championships, with 31 individual national championships since 2000.
What's Next

The upcoming NCAA Championships will test the Mammoths' skills and determination as they aim to add to their impressive record of success in national competitions.

Bottom Line

Amherst College's women's swimming and diving team continues to excel, with seven athletes primed to compete at the NCAA Championships, showcasing the program's commitment to excellence and longstanding tradition of achievement in collegiate swimming and diving.