Women’s Swimming and Diving Adds 11 for 2023-24 Season

HANOVER, N.H. — The Dartmouth women's swimming and diving team is set to welcome 11 members of the Class of 2027 for the 2023-24 season.

"These 11 swimmers and divers will have a massive impact on our team starting on day one this fall," said head coach Milana Socha. "They are a large and talented class with the ability to dramatically change our team standings. They are a dedicated, high character group and are all passionate about Dartmouth. I am excited to see what this group of women can accomplish together."

The members of the incoming class are listed below in alphabetical order.

Lucy Benoit
Back/IM
West Hartford, Conn. | West Hartford Aquatic Team | Westminster School
Before Dartmouth: Eight-time Founders League champion … Founders league record holder in the 200 IM and 100 back … Eight-time NEPSAC DII champion … NEPSAC D-II record holder in the 200 IM and 100 back … Owns all records for individual events at Westminster School.
Why Dartmouth: I chose Dartmouth because I knew it would be the perfect challenging-yet-supportive environment to engage in rigorous academics and also pursue my competitive athletic career. I felt like I was at home from the first time I set foot on campus."

Carinn Bethea
Distance Free
Naples, Fla. | T2 Aquatics | Gulf Coast High School
Before Dartmouth: All-American in the 200 and 500 freestyle … Seven-time Florida state medalist … Named to the USA Swimming Scholastic All-America Team.
Why Dartmouth: "I chose Dartmouth for the outstanding academic opportunities and the driven athletic community. I value the supportive environment and the school's connection to the outdoors."

Sophia Brown
Sprint Free
Vienna, Va. | Machine Aquatics | James Madison School
Before Dartmouth: All-American in the 200 and 400 free relays in 2020 and 2021 … Was the only freshman on a state championship team in 2020 … VHSL All-District First Team … Named AP Scholar with distinction in 2022 … Earned VHSL All-Region Swimming honors in 2022 and 2023.
Why Dartmouth: I chose Dartmouth because of its academic and athletic prestige, and the family that is the swim team. As soon as I stepped on campus, I knew it was the place I wanted to be for the next four years!"

Claire Cornell
Diving
San Francisco, Calif. | Stanford Diving | Lick-Wilmerding High School
Before Dartmouth: Competed at USA Diving Junior Nationals in both the 1-meter and 3-meter events in 2018 and 2021 … Member of 2018 USA Diving Junior Nationals Team champion … Zones team champion in 2018, 2019 and 2022.
Why Dartmouth: "I chose Dartmouth because of the outstanding academics and the people who contribute to the vibrant athletic culture and community."

Emma Gao
Sprint Free
Markham, Ontario | Markham Aquatic Club | Bayview Secondary School
Before Dartmouth: Markham Aquatic Club record holder in the 100 IM.
Why Dartmouth: I chose Dartmouth because of its strong sense of community and academic excellence. I'm looking forward to being part of such an amazing team!

McLane Gmelich
IM/Free/Fly
Rumson, N.J. | Central Jersey Aquatic Club | Trinity Hall
Before Dartmouth: High School Academic All-American … School record holder in the 400 free relay … AP Scholar … High point winner at Monmouth County High School meet.
Why Dartmouth: "I chose Dartmouth because it gave me the opportunity to pursue both my academic and athletic goals with a great team and in a great place."

Kathy Jia
Breast/IM
Ambler, Pa. | Upper Dublin Aquatic Club | Hatboro-Horsham Senior High School
Before Dartmouth: Five-time All-American … 2022 PIAA Class AAA state champion (team, 100 breast, 200 medley relay, 200 freestyle relay) … School record holder in the 100 back and 100 breast.
Why Dartmouth: "The vision for improvement by the coaches, the improvements the athletes had, the faith that the athletes had in the program, the high level of academics, and the bountiful resources available."

Maggie Lambdin
Diving
Austin, Texas | Longhorn Aquatics | Veritas Academy
Before Dartmouth: Placed seventh on platform at the 2022 USA Diving Junior Nationals … Earned All-America honors after competing at the 2022 AAU National Championships … Member of National Honor Society and earned several academic excellence awards in high school.
Why Dartmouth: "I chose Dartmouth for its close-knit community, incredible academic opportunities, small class sizes and beautiful campus. I loved the team's dynamic and I can't wait to be part of it."

Jamieson Legh
Free/Back/Fly
Lyons, Colo. | Flatiron Athletic Club | Niwot High School
Before Dartmouth: Two-time All-American individually … Four-time All-American in relays … Scholastic All-American in 2021, 2022 and 2023 … Two-time high school state champion … Owns two individual high school records and three relay records … Seven-time club state champion … Two-time western zone champion.
Why Dartmouth: "I chose Dartmouth because of the fabulous atmosphere of the school and the team!"

Samantha Li
Sprint Free
Castro Valley, Calif. | Oaklantis Swim Team | Castro Valley High School
Before Dartmouth: Two-year Scholastic All-American … Qualified for junior nationals … high school record holder … Named Swimmer of the Year for Castro Valley.
Why Dartmouth: "I chose Dartmouth because of its dedication to providing a quality education to its students. The campus is vibrant and full of life, and the coaches are passionate and committed to helping me reach my goals."

Elizabeth Ann Stromberger
Free/Fly
Austin, Texas | Longhorn Aquatics | Anderson High School
Before Dartmouth: Three-year state finalist … UIL Scholar Award winner … AHS Splash Scholarship recipient … Named Most Valuable Athlete … Team captain … Received Trustee's Scholar Award.
Why Dartmouth: "I chose Dartmouth because of its strong academics and fast swim team. I wanted to continue my liberal arts studies with an emphasis on Spanish and compete in the Ivy League."

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