A swimmer from Salisbury University has made history for her program by claiming second place at the national level in one of swimming’s most demanding events.
Addi Wood, competing for the 20th-ranked Salisbury University women’s swimming program, secured the runner-up position in the 1,650-yard freestyle during Saturday’s competition at the NCAA Division III Swimming & Diving Championships in Indianapolis.
The event took place on the concluding day of the four-day championship meet at the IU Natatorium, where Wood’s performance marked the most significant achievement ever recorded by the Salisbury swimming program.
Wood’s second-place finish in the grueling distance event represents a breakthrough moment for Salisbury University’s aquatic athletics, elevating the program’s national profile through her exceptional performance in the championship pool.
