Johns Hopkins Women’s Swimming Shatters Records in Georgetown Meet

What a showdown at the Barbara & Jerry Procton Pool. The Johns Hopkins women’s swimming team brought serious talent, even in a tough 168-94 loss to Georgetown.

The Blue Jays broke three pool records and grabbed several event wins. You could really see their competitive edge and determination on display.

Record-Breaking Performances

The meet turned into a showcase of athleticism and skill. Johns Hopkins swimmers shattered three pool records.

Ken Lee stole the spotlight, breaking two individual records. The 200 Free Relay team also set a new pool record.

These moments speak volumes about how hard this team works in the pool.

Ken Lee’s Exceptional Day

Ken Lee really put on a show. Lee kicked things off by winning the 100 Back in 55.81, nabbing an NCAA B qualifying time and a new pool record.

Lee wasn’t done—she broke another pool record in the 200 Back, finishing in 2:00.24. That swim also earned another NCAA B cut, showing Lee’s potential on the national level.

Relay Teams Shine

The 200 Free Relay team—Jaya Veerapaneni, Renee Bak, Elizabeth Cohen, and Kimberly Lan—delivered a strong performance. Their time of 1:35.41 would have broken the pool record, but Georgetown’s squad set a new mark at 1:34.60.

Still, this relay showed off the Blue Jays’ depth and strength.

Individual Standouts

Some Johns Hopkins swimmers had standout performances that really helped the team. These efforts say a lot about their dedication and skill.

Top Finishes in Various Events

In the 400 Medley Relay, Jaya Veerapaneni, Renee Bak, Ken Lee, and Alex Watson finished second with a time of 3:47.88. That’s an NCAA B qualifying time, though Georgetown edged them out.

Julia Tuinman grabbed fourth in the 1000 Free with a 10:43.61. Alex Watson took second in the 200 Free, clocking 1:52.54.

Melissa Er finished fourth in the same event with 1:56.24. Not bad at all.

Strong Showings in Breaststroke and Butterfly

Reese Rosenthal grabbed the win in the 100 Breast, finishing almost two seconds ahead in 1:06.15. Amy Hu was right behind, touching in 1:08.04.

In the 200 Fly, Maddie Horner took second with 2:08.74. Lily Rossmann finished fourth in 2:10.57.

Relay Depth and Future Prospects

The Blue Jays’ relay teams showed a lot of depth throughout the meet. They finished strong in multiple relay events and proved they have collective strength and potential.

Additional Relay Highlights

In the 400 Medley Relay, Stella Zhang, Amy Hu, Kate Petitt, and Elizabeth Cohen grabbed fourth with 3:55.51. The 200 Free Relay team of Anna Miler, Stella Zhang, Claire Han, and Ken Lee finished third in 1:37.30.

Looking Ahead

The Blue Jays will be back in the pool in two weeks at Loyola’s H2ounds Invitational. The meet runs from November 21 through the 23rd.

It’s another shot for the team to show off their talent and, hopefully, keep up their strong run. With a mix of seasoned seniors and some really promising underclassmen, Johns Hopkins women’s swimming seems to have a bright future.