ATLANTA, Ga. – Iszac Henig saved his top performance at the NCAA Women's Swimming & Diving Championship for the final night. Henig placed fifth in the A Final of the 100 freestyle, posting a school record time of 47.32 seconds. The finish earns Henig All-America recognition.
"We could not be more proud of Iszac, not just for the place and time but for the commitment to the work and to the team every day," said Yale assistant coach
Connor Beaulieu. "This swim and this night are a reward for all the effort he has given."
The performance caps a memorable NCAA Championship for Henig, who earned All-America consideration by finishing 16
th in the 50 freestyle on Thursday night.
The day started in thrilling fashion for Henig. He placed eighth in morning prelims, which earned him the last spot in the final. His prelim time of 47.55 broke his own school record, which he would break again in the final.
The meet was held at Georgia Tech's McAuley Aquatic Center.
It's been a memorable season for Henig, who captured the Ivy League 50 freestyle title with a pool record time of 21.93 at the Ivy Championship in February. Henig also finished second in the 100 freestyle, third in the 100 butterfly and was a part of the Ivy champion 200 freestyle and 400 medley relays.