MINNEAPOLIS – The 2025 Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) Swimming & Diving Championships got underway at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center on the campus of the University of Minnesota on Wednesday night.
After a preliminary round of the men's one-meter diving competition, MIAC men's and women's teams got down to business with the finals of the 200-yard medley relays and 800-yard freestyle relays, as well as the championship round of the men's one-meter dive. Macalester opened the finals session with a win in the women's 200 medley relay (1:45.03), followed by Gustavus claiming top honors on the men's side (1:31.17). Carleton junior Hans Anderson won the men's 1-meter diving competition (500.65) before the Gusties swam away with the women's 800 freestyle relay title (7:42.47), and Saint John's claimed the 800 free crown for the men (6:46.79).
Saint John's will head into Thursday's prelims leading the men's competition with 137 points, while Gustavus and Macalester are tied for the lead in the women's events with 74 points apiece.
Thursday's prelim rounds are set to begin at 10:30 a.m., with the next set of finals scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
Men's Team Scores Through Wednesday
1. Saint John's - 137
2. Gustavus - 102
3. Carleton - 90
4. Macalester - 75
5. Hamline - 67
6. St. Olaf - 58
Women's Team Scores Through Wednesday
T1. Gustavus - 74
T1. Macalester - 74
3. St. Olaf - 62
4. St. Catherine - 60
5. Carleton - 58
6. Saint Benedict - 52
T7. Concordia - 46
T7. Hamline - 46
ADMISSION INFORMATION
All tickets will be sold and purchased online via HomeTown Ticketing. There will not be cash sales at the venue; however, spectators can purchase tickets using a computer or mobile device at any time, including while at the venue. To purchase tickets at any time, click the MIAC's HomeTown Ticketing site.
"All-session" tickets will grant admission to all seven sessions of the Championships. Adult passes are $73 and student passes are $31. (Note: $3 HomeTown Ticketing fee included; additional convenience and credit card fees will be added during checkout.) Children ages five and under do not require a ticket. Those eligible for student tickets include individuals currently enrolled in college, high school, middle school, and elementary school. Student ID is required where applicable.
Single-session tickets are also available for purchase online only. Single-session adult tickets are $12 each, while student tickets are $6. (Note: additional HomeTown Ticketing convenience and credit card fees will be added during checkout). Children ages five and under do not require a ticket.
As a reminder, glass is strictly prohibited inside the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center. Please do not bring any glass water bottles or vases into the venue.
GOING PAPERLESS
Fans will again be able to download heat sheets and other meet information directly from the championship home page to their smart devices or print at home ahead of time. QR codes will be posted at the venue for fans to scan as needed and links will be updated with the latest information as soon as it is determined after each session.
HANDING OUT THE HARDWARE
Following each of Wednesday evening's competitions, a short awards ceremony was held. The top three finishers in each event earned All-Conference honors, while individual finishers 4-6 and the fourth-place relay team earned honorable mention distinction. Complete results can be found here.