Rosie Richards Named MAC Swimmer of the Week

Rosie Richards was named MAC Swimmer of the Week on Wednesday.

Photo by: Jacob Peters

1/15/2025 1:00:00 PM | Women's Swimming and Diving

Freshman earns first conference honor of career

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Toledo women's swimming and diving freshman Rosie Richards earned her first-ever Mid-American Conference (MAC) Swimmer of the Week award, the league office announced on Wednesday.

Richards recorded four first-place finishes in her individual events in a two-meet weekend against Marshall (Jan. 10) and MAC opponent Miami (Jan. 11). The freshman took wins in the 1000 freestyle (10:35.06) and the 500 free (5:10.72) over Marshall. Against Miami, Richards won the 200 freestyle (1:54.48) and the 500 freestyle (5:11.19).

The Farnham, England native was also a member of the second-place 200 freestyle relay (1:36.47) against Marshall and helped take first in the 400 freestyle relay (3:30.95) versus Miami.

Richards and the Rockets return to action this weekend in a dual meet at Eastern Michigan on Friday, Jan. 17 in Ypsilanti.