Georgia Bulldogs swimming and diving

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Georgia Bulldogs swimming and diving
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Founded1926 (Men)
1974 (Women)
Head coach Jack Bauerle
Conference Southeastern Conference
Location Athens, GA
Home pool Gabrielsen Natatorium
NicknameSwim Dawgs
ColorsRed and black [1]
   
Women's NCAA Champions
7 (1999, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2013, 2014, 2016) [2] [3]
Men's Conference Champions
3 (1951, 1952, 1955) [4]
Women's Conference Champions
12 (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2006, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015) [3]

The Georgia Bulldogs swimming and diving team represents the University of Georgia (UGA) in NCAA men's and women's swimming and diving. Also known as the "Swim Dawgs," the teams compete at Gabrielsen Natatorium in Athens, Georgia, USA. The women have won seven NCAA national championships (1999, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2013, 2014, 2016). Jack Bauerle is the head coach over both the men's and women's swimming teams. Dan Laak is the head diving coach.

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History

The men's team was formed in 1926 by Clarence Jones and practices were held in the Athens YMCA 20-yard pool. [5] The men's team later moved to Stegeman Hall, an indoor athletics and training facility built during World War I and demolished in 1996. [6] [7] The women's team began competing in 1974. Both teams moved to their current facility, Gabrielsen Natatorium, in 1996.

The women's 1st-place finish in the 2016 Women's NCAA national championships was their 21st consecutive top-7 effort at that meet. [2] [8] The men's team has finished in the top 15 at Men's NCAA national championships every year since 1997. [4] A 5th place showing at the 2016 Men's championship was the fourteenth top-ten finish for the men's team in its history. [9]

Men’s team head coaches

CoachSeasonsYearsWinsLossesTiesWin %
Neil Versfeld 42022-present
Jack Bauerle (†As of 2012-2013 season)381983–2021201†87†1†.697†
Pete Scholle131971-198397530.647
Alan Gentry31968-197016180.471
Richard Wammock11966-1967940.692
Bramwell W. “Bump” Gabrielson191948-19661181064.526
Ed Sterrett and Bill Dix11946-1947160.143
Clarence W. “Jonesy” Jones161926-194241360.532

Women’s team head coaches

CoachSeasonsYearsWinsLossesTiesWin %
Jack Bauerle (†As of 2012-2013 season)341979–present†287331.896
Dr. Joe McEvoy21977-197911100.524
Martha Washington41974-1977NANANANA

Facilities

Gabrielsen Natatorium at the University of Georgia Gabrielsen Natatorium, University of Georgia.jpg
Gabrielsen Natatorium at the University of Georgia

The Georgia Swimming and Diving program competes in Gabrielsen Natatorium located on the UGA campus. The center opened in 1996 and has hosted competitions including the SEC Championships and NCAA Championships. [10]

NCAA national team championships

The women's team has won seven NCAA national championships. [3]

Georgia Bulldogs team NCAA national championships
YearTeamNational championScoreRunner-upScoreLocation
1999Women Georgia 504.5 Stanford 441 Athens, Georgia
2000Women Georgia 490.5 Arizona 472 Indianapolis, Indiana
2001Women Georgia 389 Stanford 387.5 Long Island, New York
2005Women Georgia 609.5 Auburn 492 West Lafayette, Indiana
2013Women Georgia 477 Cal 393 Indianapolis, Indiana
2014Women Georgia 528 Stanford 402.5 Minneapolis, Minnesota
2016Women Georgia 414 Stanford 395 Atlanta, Georgia

NCAA national championship meet history

Georgia Bulldogs NCAA national championship meet team history
YearTeamPlacePointsTeamPlacePoints
2025Women16th58Men7th238.5
2024Women13th116Men11th116
2023Women16th90.5Men12th96
2022Women15th104.5Men8th194
2021Women8th181Men4th268
2019Women18th66Men18th86
2018Women11th135Men10th129
2017Women4th252.5Men8th183
2016Women1st414Men5th239.5
2015Women2nd452Men7th208.5
2014Women1st528Men5th259
2013Women1st477Men10th163
2012Women2nd366Men11th106.5
2011Women2nd394.5Men10th157
2010Women5th342.5Men8th143
2009Women2nd400.5Men10th131
2008Women7th198Men7th229
2007Women5th290Men13th98
2006Women2nd515.5Men9th197
2005Women1st609.5Men10th177
2004Women2nd431Men10th112.5
2003Women2nd373Men14th104
2002Women2nd386Men10th167
2001Women1st389Men15th78
2000Women1st490.5Men15th92
1999Women1st504.5Men9th149.5
1998Women3rd368Men7th175.5
1997Women5th500Men3rd847
1996Women5th268Men11th127
1995Women6th247Men16th
1994Women15th85Men16th
1993Women12th94Men15th92
1992Women9th130Men32nd13
1991Women8th137Men
1990Women13th85Men30th14
1989Women10th126Men26th
1988Women14th84Men31st
1987Women6th182Men
1986Women9th116Men
1985Women13th89Men
1984Women17th26Men
1983Women22nd (Tie)17Men

Notable current and former team members

Current and former Georgia Bulldog Swimmers & Divers
SwimmersDivers
MenWomenMenWomen

See also

References

  1. ↑ University of Georgia Brand Guide (PDF). June 26, 2019. Retrieved December 2, 2018.
  2. 1 2 "Division I NCAA Women's Swimming & Diving Championship". National Collegiate Athletic Association . Retrieved 2014-03-23.
  3. 1 2 3 "Southeastern Conference Women's Swimming & Diving Record Book" (PDF). SECsports.com. Retrieved 2015-02-24.
  4. 1 2 "Southeastern Conference Men's Swimming & Diving Record Book" (PDF). SECsports.com. Retrieved 2015-02-24.
  5. ↑ Magill, Dan (March 22, 1999). "Bauerle known for perseverance". Athens Banner-Herald . Morris Communications . Retrieved 2008-03-26.
  6. ↑ Hannon, Kent. "Titletown U.S.A: After scare that coach might leave, swimmers rule at NCAAs in Athens". University of Georgia. Archived from the original on 2009-02-05. Retrieved 2008-03-26.
  7. ↑ Board of Regents (February 1996). Meeting Minutes. University System of Georgia. Archived from the original on 2008-07-20. Retrieved 2008-03-26.
  8. ↑ "UGA Swim and Dive Team History". UGA Sports Communications. Retrieved 2014-03-23.
  9. ↑ "Senior swimmers leads Bulldogs at NCAA meet". Athens Banner-Herald . Morris Communications. March 31, 2008. Retrieved 2008-04-01.
  10. ↑ "Gabrielsen Natatorium" . Retrieved 2008-03-23.[ dead link ]
  11. ↑ "Keren Siebner Bio - RamblinWreck.com". Archived from the original on 2017-06-06. Retrieved 2017-07-12.
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