Courtesy: Illinois Athletics
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Illinois swimming and diving head coach Sue Novitsky has announced the addition of six athletes that will join the Fighting Illini for the 2020-2021 season. The Orange and Blue additions include Lauren Beard, Cacia Kaupp, Anna Kurzydlo, Allison Landis, Lia Munson and Rachel Nguyen.
“This group will be able to come in and have a positive impact on the team in the pool and in the classroom, immediately,” Novitsky said. “We were able to add to the talent and depth of the team in many of the events. In addition to their athletic and academic success, they are fantastic people with great character and personalities. As a group, they will be wonderful representatives for the University and are excited to wear the Orange & Blue!”
The six Illini join an incoming swimming and diving class that includes Laurel Bludgen, Cara Bognar, Sophia Burwitz, Audrey Gingras, Paige Koscielski, Brooke Michael, Taylor Michael, Meghan, Niziolek and Lily Olson.
LAUREN BEARD
Top Times
100 breaststroke – 1:08.76
200 breaststroke – 2:26.07
200 individual medley – 2:08.46
CACIA KAUPP
Top Dives (10 Dives)
1 meter – 324.50
3 meter – 308.60
ANNA KURZYDLO
Top Times
50 freestyle – 24:28
100 freestyle – 52.90
200 freestyle – 1:55.99
ALLISON LANDIS
Top Dive
1 meter – 255.70
LIA MUNSON
Top Times
50 freestyle – 24.00
100 freestyle – 52.73
100 butterfly – 56.50