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Karinda Meeuwsen, a current high school junior from Zeeland, Michigan, has committed to swim for Division I Illinois State University. Meeuwsen will graduate from Zeeland High Schools in spring 2021 and join the Redbirds class of 2025.
Meeuwsen is a current swimmer for Michigan Lakeshore Aquatics. She placed 2nd in both the 100 freestyle (54.18) and 500 freestyle (5:17.55) at the Michigan Swimming Red Junior Olympic Championships. She is also a MHSAA Girls’ Division I State Championship qualifier.
“I’m so excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my athletic and academic career at Illinois State University. I chose ISU because I felt very welcome and at home during my visit. I loved the girls on the team, the coaches, and the campus. I think it’s a great fit for me both athletically and academically. Thank you to everyone who helped me get to this point, and thank you to Coach Caitlin (Hamilton) and Coach Josh (Lercel) for all their support. I can’t wait to be a Redbird!”
At the 2020 MVC Swimming and Diving Championships with the Redbirds, Meeuwsen would have placed 15th in the 100 freestyle (52.68) and 21st in the 50 freestyle with her current best time of 24.34. She also likely would have earned a spot on the Cardinals’ 200 free relay, which finished 6th at the meet.
Best SCY Times:
- 50 freestyle – 24.34
- 100 freestyle – 52.68
- 200 freestyle – 1:57.38
- 100 backstroke – 1:02.72
- 500 freestyle – 5:17.55
This year at the MVC Championships, the Redbirds placed 4th as a team overall. That was a 1 place and 16 point improvement over the prior year and included Swimmer of the Year honors for Kierston Farley-Sepe. In head coach Caitlin Hamilton’s first season leading the team, that was a 1 place Multiple school and MVC records fell to the swimmers, and seven were named to the MVC Scholar-Athlete Team.
Meeuwsen will begin her swimming career at Illinois State University fall 2021.
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