The Olympic Games have long been a platform for exceptional human achievements, a showcase of athleticism, perseverance, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.
The Cavalier women will be vying for their sixth-straight title at the 2026 NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships March 18-21 in Atlanta, Ga.
Even though the Purdue women did not have a varsity team until 1976, women's swimming in the Lafayette area began in the late 1940s. The Lafayette Swim Club was coached by Richard "Pappy" Papenguth.