University of Louisville
NCAA Women's Swimming and Diving Championship
Kohoyda Finishes Fourth; Cardinals Finish Top 25 at NCAA Championships
March 17, 2012 | Swimming & Diving
March 17, 2012
Sophomore Gisselle Kohoyda made school history at the 2012 NCAA Women's Swimming and Diving Championship when she placed fourth in the 200-breast with a time of 2:07.87, making her the first Cardinal woman to place in the top five Saturday night at James E. Martin Aquatic Center on the campus of Auburn University.
The Cardinals placed 24th, the highest finish in school history. The team title went to Cal-Berkely, who edged Georgia for the crown. USC was third.
Freshman Tanja Kylliainen swam in the B-finals and posted a time of 1:55.23 in the 200-fly, bettering her qualifying time by four-tenths of a second.
"These were great swims and a historic night for Cardinal swimming," said U of L head coach Arthur Albiero. "I am very proud of the way our ladies competed here. Senior Fanny Lilliestrom finishes her U of L career with three lifetime best swims. Freshman Tanja Kylliainen and sophomore Gisselle Kohoyda showed they are major competitors on the national level. This weekend is another step in development of our program."
