Alabama Swimmers Shine at the NCAA Championships, Earning All-America Honors
The University of Alabama men’s swimming and diving team had a standout performance at the 2024 NCAA Championships, held March 29-30 in Indianapolis. Multiple Crimson Tide swimmers earned All-America recognition, capping a successful championship meet.
Standouts for Alabama included juniors Charlie Hawke and Kaique Alves. Hawke picked up four All-America honors, including first-team nods in the 200 and 500 yard freestyle events. Alves secured three All-America honors, highlighted by a second-team selection in the 200 freestyle. Their strong individual showings helped Alabama achieve its goal of attaining All-America accolades at the NCAA Championships.
Relay Teams Shine
In addition to individual success, Alabama excelled in relays. The Crimson Tide 400 yard freestyle relay team of Zarek Wilson, Hawke, Alves and Tim Korstanje touched the wall in 2:48.28 to earn second-team All-America status with their 14th place finish. This marked the 11th straight year Alabama has achieved All-America honors in this event at the national championship meet. Earlier, the 800 freestyle relay squad of Hawke, Alves, Tommy Hagar and Leonardo Alcantara took second-team All-America honors as well.
With 11 All-America honors across six swimmers at the 2024 NCAA Championships, Alabama cementied its reputation as an elite program. The Crimson Tide finished a strong 19th in the team standings. Under head coach Coley Stickels’ leadership, Alabama swimming continues to thrive on the national stage year after year.
