The NCAA Division II women's swimming and diving championships are contested at an annual swim meet hosted by the

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to determine the individual and team champions of women's collegiate

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and diving among its Division II members in the

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and

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. The event consists of individual and team championships in a range of events, all held in a 25-yard pool. Nova Southeastern are the reigning national champions.

History

Swimming was one of twelve women's sports added to the NCAA championship program for the 1981–82 school year, as the NCAA engaged in battle with the

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for sole governance of women's collegiate sports. The AIAW continued to conduct its established championship program in the same twelve (and other) sports; however, after a year of dual women's championships, the NCAA conquered the AIAW and usurped its authority and membership.

Champions

Source:

NCAA team titles

Championship records

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References

{{Major women's sport leagues in North America Swimming And Diving, Women's Swimming competitions in the United States Women's sports in the United States

History

Champions

NCAA team titles

Championship records

See also

References