Bella Sims on Contributing to Michigan Team: “I couldn’t be more happy”

2026 NCAA Division I Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships

Last night, Bella Sims won her first NCAA title in the 400 IM, but perhaps more importantly to her, she won her first NCAA title with the Michigan Wolverines. After the race, Sims seemed to be in a very positive headspace, elated with the fact that she was able to contribute to the Michigan team in such a significant way. After spending her first two NCAA seasons at the University of Florida, Sims transferred to Michigan last year.

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Eddie
2 months ago

happy for Bella – hope she pulls out a win in one or both of the backstrokes

Swimfan27
2 months ago

Great point about trusting other coaches beyond Ron.

Pete Kennedy
2 months ago

I would need to point out that the play by play announcers belief that they are describing a basketball game. How many times have they missed the swimmer winning the heat.

swimgeek33
2 months ago

She really carries the team so far. They would be in a very different spot without her.

Bella sims is the goat
2 months ago

QUEEN BELLA WON WOOHOOO

SCCOACH
2 months ago

I was trying to listen to Bella but then there was another interview going on right next to her so I was trying to listen to that one too.

Bobthebuilderrocks
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2 months ago

We’ve got two ears for a reason

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