News Summary

Dubuque, Iowa is gearing up for the Iowa High School Girls Swimming and Diving Championships. Athletes are preparing for regional qualifiers and the main event set for November 13-14. With competitive qualifying standards and remarkable performances from local teams, this event promises to showcase exceptional talent. Fans can catch the action live on Cozi 6.3, and all details are available on the IHSSA website. Get ready to witness the thrill of high school swimming and diving!

Dubuque, Iowa – Get Ready to Dive into the Excitement of State Swimming Championships!

This is the time of year when excitement fills the air in Dubuuque, as the Iowa High School Girls Swimming and Diving Championships loom on the horizon! The pathway to glory has been laid out, and both swimmers and divers are ready to make their mark. With regional qualifiers just around the corner, athletes are gearing up to showcase their hard work and dedication!

Two Ways to Make a Splash!

There are multiple ways for these talented young ladies to qualify for the state championships. One route they can take is by meeting the pre-established qualifying standards set at the beginning of the year. These benchmarks are no small feat and show just how competitive the field can be!

Another exciting route comes during the much-anticipated regional qualifiers, which will take place on:

  • Thursday, November 6 for diving competitions
  • Saturday, November 8 for swimming events

Here Comes the Championship!

The fabulous Iowa High School State Swimming and Diving Championships will burst onto the scene from November 13 to November 14. The preliminary races will unfold on November 13, paving the way for action-packed finals the very next day!

Ready for the numbers? Here are the qualifying standard times for various events that swimmers will strive to meet:

  • 200 Individual Medley: 2:12.65
  • 50 Freestyle: 24.92
  • 100 Freestyle: 54.55
  • 100 Butterfly: 1:00.19
  • 500 Freestyle: 5:21.03
  • 100 Backstroke: 1:00.19
  • 100 Breaststroke: 1:07.65
  • 200 Freestyle: 1:57.88

A Glorious Championship Recap!

In other exciting news from the world of Iowa swimming, we cannot forget the remarkable performance of the Dubuque Hempstead boys swimming team, who clinched their first state title at the Iowa high school state swimming meet! They scored an impressive 213.5 points, outshining Iowa City West, which secured second place with 181 points, and Waukee, which finished third with 177.5 points.

While Dubuque Hempstead might not have individual state champions, they soared to victory in not just one, but two relay events – the 200 freestyle relay and the 400 freestyle relay, thanks to some stellar performances by their relay teams.

The shining stars of their team were undoubtedly Owen Leitzen and Kyle Powers, who played crucial roles in the team’s triumph. Leitzen seized third place in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 20.81 seconds, while Powers followed closely in fourth place with a time of 20.88 seconds. Powers also shone in the 100 freestyle, finishing in third with a time of 45.73 seconds.

Setting New Standards!

The excitement doesn’t stop there! Sioux City sophomore Jaiden Lovelace made headlines by setting new state records in the para division for the 200 freestyle at 3:00.05 and the 100 freestyle at 1:24.69. What a fantastic achievement!

Don’t Miss the Event!

The Iowa High School Boys State Swimming preliminaries and finals will be broadcast live on Cozi 6.3, so be sure to tune in! Preliminary races are set for Friday from 5 – 7 p.m., followed by the finals on Saturday from noon – 3 p.m.. This year’s event will take place at the Campus Recreation & Wellness Center in Iowa City—a perfect venue for swimming enthusiasts.

For those looking for more information about the state swim meet, all the details are available on the IHSSA website. So grab your swim caps and get ready for a thrilling ride at the state championships!

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