NORTHFIELD, Minn. – Sophomore Savannah Carr and senior Zibby Hanifl of the St. Olaf College women’s swimming and diving team both posted their second qualifying scores for regionals on the one-meter board at the Dodd Road Diving Invitational on Saturday at Carleton College’s Thorpe Pool.
Carr and Hanifl both earned their second qualifying cuts on the one-meter board to punch their tickets to the NCAA Division III Region 1 Diving Championships. Carr recorded the top score of the day at 413.85, followed by Hanifl at 407.70, as the pair both exceeded the qualifying standard of 395 points.
Carr and Hanifl’s qualifications gave St. Olaf five women’s qualifiers for the diving regional, joining sophomores Erica Johnson and Emma Haines, as well as first year Alayna McCormick.
The Oles will turn their attention to the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) Swimming & Diving Championship at the University of Minnesota’s Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center from Wednesday through Saturday, Feb. 11-14.
St. Olaf College, home to the Oles, is a small private liberal arts college located in beautiful Northfield, Minnesota. The St. Olaf Swim and Dive team, led by Head Coach Bob Hauck, competes DIII in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC). When it comes to recruiting, Hauck prioritizes attitude, work ethic, and accountability, seeking athletes who are goal-oriented and team-focused. “Our program’s culture is centered on family,” Hauck says. “It’s a welcoming, supportive environment that’s both encouraging and challenging.” This close-knit team culture, along with a rich history and supportive coaching staff, has helped to create a unique space where athletes not only compete at high levels but also form lifelong bonds. Hauck invites student-athletes who are excited for a rewarding college experience—where academics, swimming, and diving work in harmony. He looks for well-rounded individuals who are ready to contribute to St. Olaf’s long-standing tradition of excellence. “If you’re looking for a program with history, support, and the chance to develop into the best version of yourself, St. Olaf is the place to be,” he says.