News | Pulido Named First Team All-American in 100-Yard Backstroke
03/22/2025 | 10:22:00 | Swimming & Diving
FEDERAL WAY, Wash. - Friday night at the Women's NCAA Championships, Southern Illinois swimmer Celia Pulido was named a First Team All-American in the 100-yard backstroke.Â
In the finals for the event, Pulido came in fourth place thanks to her time of 49.77, which was a new program and Missouri Valley Conference record.Â
Pulido will be back in action at the Championships today when she competes in the 200-yard backstroke event. Prelims are set for 10 a.m. PST and if she makes the finals, those will commence at 6:03 a.m. PST.Â
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In the finals for the event, Pulido came in fourth place thanks to her time of 49.77, which was a new program and Missouri Valley Conference record.Â
Pulido will be back in action at the Championships today when she competes in the 200-yard backstroke event. Prelims are set for 10 a.m. PST and if she makes the finals, those will commence at 6:03 a.m. PST.Â
Follow the Salukis
Keep up with all the latest news and information on the swim and dive teams by following the them on X at @SIU_SwimDive, on Instagram at @siu_swimdive, and on Facebook at
facebook.com/SIUSwimDive. Fans can also download the "Salukis" Mobile App on the App Store or Google Play Store.
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