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Tennessee swimming clinches CSL championship berth

The No. 4 Tennessee swimming team secured a spot in the College Swimming League (CSL) Championship match following a dominant performance in Athens, Georgia. The combined men's and women's teams earned 668 points, winning 15 individual events, one relay, and multiple skins competitions to defeat Alabama (382), Georgia (353), and Auburn (316).

During the meet, Georgia swimmer Kennedi Dobson set a new SEC record in the 500 freestyle with a time of 4:30.48, surpassing the previous record of 4:30.53 held by Jillian Cox. Dobson’s performance also moved her to the #9 all-time position in the event.

Tennessee freshman Charlotte Crush recorded four first-place finishes, including breaking her own record in the 200 back with a time of 1:48.31. The Volunteers also established a new school record in the 200 free relay with a time of 1:25.66.

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Charlotte Crush · College Swimming League · Kennedi Dobson · University of Georgia · University of Tennessee