Hall of Fame
Carrie Nealon emerged as the Ladies' first elite distance swimmer. As a freshman, she captured conference titles in the 200- and 500-yard freestyle events, as well as the 800-yard freestyle relay, and claimed third place in the 1,650-yard freestyle. Her times in the 500 and 800 relay were both conference records.
When it came time for the national meet, Nealon stepped up to win the Ladies' first-ever NCAA title in the 1,650-yard freestyle. She also helped win an NCAA title in the 800-yard freestyle relay and nailed down runner-up finishes in the 200- and 500-yard freestyle races.
A year later, Nealon, a 14-time All-American, doubled-up on the distance titles, defending her NCAA crowns in both the 1,650-yard freestyle and the 800-yard freestyle relay. She also tacked on a third-place showing in the 500-yard freestyle.
