Williamson Dazzles at MAAC Championships By Setting 50 yard Free Record Twice

GENEVA, O.H. — Junior Jaila Williamson was the main talking point for the Jaspers on Day 2 of the MAAC Championships. Williamson soared to a pair of school records in the 50 yard freestyle event en route to a 9th place finish in the event. 

HIGHLIGHTS

• Williamson delivered a time of 23.99s in the preliminary round before once again breaking the record with a time of 23.85s in the finals. Her performances broke the previous record of 24.73s set by Toni Segmuller in 2022. 

QUOTES FROM MANHATTAN

"Jaila broke the school record not once but twice today each time with more and more excitement," said Brian Hansbury, head coach of Manhattan Swimming and Diving. "Being the team player she is, Jaila shared her accomplishment and celebrated with her teammates."

AS IT STANDS

At the conclusion of Day Two at SPIRE Academy, Manhattan men's swimming and diving is in 8th place out of 9 teams, only leading Saint Peter's. The women rank 11th out of 12 with an edge over Saint Peter's. 


UP NEXT

The 2025 Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving MAAC Championships at SPIRE Academy run through Saturday, Feb. 15.

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