Columbia News

The University of Missouri swimming and diving team had five athletes reach the 100 fly finals during the fourth day of the 2025 SEC Swimming and Diving Championships, held at Gabrielsen Natatorium in Athens, Georgia.

In the women's 100 fly, Kylee Sullivan, Taylor Williams, and Grace Hanson made it to the C-Final. Paige Striley qualified for the B-Final. Williams posted a time of 52.27 seconds, marking the sixth-fastest performance in program history and earning her a 17th place finish. Striley achieved a time of 52.41 in preliminaries, which stands as the seventh-best all-time mark for Missouri.

Sullivan and Hanson each recorded personal bests in their final swims. Sullivan finished with a time of 52.67 seconds, placing 19th, while Hanson clocked in at 52.60 seconds to take 21st place.

On the men's side, Jan Zubik returned to compete in the 100 fly final after qualifying last year. He completed his race in 46.07 seconds and secured an 18th place finish.

Other Missouri athletes advancing to Thursday night finals included Collier Dyer in men's 1-meter diving. Dyer finished with a score of 338.80 points, placing him twelfth.

In addition, Zoe Schneider competed in the women's 400 IM final with a time of 4:14.22, improving on her previous career-best from earlier that day.

Senior Calvin Windle returned to the men's 200 free final after participating last year as well. Windle set a new personal record by finishing in 1:33.60 for an eighteenth-place result.

The SEC Swimming and Diving Championships continue through Saturday in Athens. The University of Missouri will also host the Mizzou Qualifier at Mizzou Aquatic Center on March 1-2.