Swimming's Dyson and Hayon Open Competition at NCAA Championships

Rice swimmer Ella Dyson prepares for an event at the 2024 AAC Championships

Swimming's Dyson and Hayon Open Competition at NCAA Championships

3/21/2024 2:20:00 PM | Swimming & Diving

By: Daniel Hansen (daniel.hansen@rice.edu)

In Brief: Junior Arielle Hayon and sophomore Ella Dyson began their weekend representing Rice swimming at the NCAA Championships at the Jack Bauerle Pool at Gabrielsen Natatorium in Athens, Georgia.

The Details: In her first appearance at the NCAA Championships, Dyson placed 54th in the 500-yard freestyle with a time of 4:46.11.

Competing in her third consecutive NCAA Championships, Hayon finished 64th in the 200-yard individual medley with a time of 2:01.13.

Up Next: Competition at the NCAA Championships continues on Friday. Hayon will be the lone Owl competing no Friday, participating in the 100-yard butterfly. Trials begin at 9 a.m. (CT), with finals set for 5 p.m. (CT).