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Big Question #4: Why Did Women’s NCAAs See Less International Scoring Than Men’s NCAAs?

Full Name:	Lili Ibáñez
Born:	January 30th, 1991
	Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico
Nationality:	Mexico
Status:	Active

Lili Ibañez: Sprint/Mid-Distance Freestyle Personal Life: Lili Ibáñez, born to parents Bernardo Ibáñez and Socorro Lopez in Celaya, Mexico, attended Colegio Panamericano and competed for the Orcas Celaya swim club prior to her time at Texas A&M. Currently, Ibáñez is the Mexican national record holder in the 50, 100, and 200 meter freestyles, as well as the 50 meter butterfly. College Swimming: As a freshman at Texas A&M, Ibáñez was a huge part of Aggie success at the conference and national level. She finished with five 2nd place efforts after the 2011 Big 12 Championships. Note that this was before Texas A&M switched from the Big 12 to the SEC. Among her five 2nd place swims, one was an individual swim, the 50 free (22.52). She was also apart of the 200, 400 and 800 free relays, as well as the 400 medley, in which she anchored to a school record breaking performance. Adding to those five efforts, Ibáñez swam to a 5th place finish in the 200 free (1:44.54) and 9th place in the 100 free (49.20). At her first NCAAs, Ibáñez held anchor duties on Aggie 200 free and 400 medley relays, the former of which placed 13th and the latter of which placed 9th. She …

Big Question #4: Why Did Women’s NCAAs See Less International Scoring Than Men’s NCAAs?

USC’s Stina Gardell was the highest individual scorer internationally at the women’s NCAA Championships, but overall the ladies tended to be much more homegrown than the men. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Ibanez Breaks Meet Record in 200 Free on Day 4 of Mexican Nationals

Lili Ibanez finished a solid Olimpiada Nacional with two Meet Records, and nearly a third. (Photo Courtesy: Liz Dittmer)

Mexico Names Four, Two Aggies, to World Championships Roster Through 2 Days of Olimpiada Nacional

Texas A&M’s Erica Dittmer is the first Mexican with qualifications earned in two events at this week’s Olimpiada Nacional. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

2013 Women’s NCAA Picks: What’s a Cal Bear or a Georgia Bulldog to Do in the 200 Medley?

Cal has a lot of options in this 200 medley relay, including using Cindy Tran on either the backstroke or butterfly legs. (Photo: Tim BInning/TheSwimPictures.com)

2013 NCAA Women’s Picks: Unprecedented Depth Lives in 800 Free Relay

The Georgia women run deep in 200 freestylers, and should have no trouble taking the 800 free relay title at NCAA’s. (Photo Credit: Janna Schulze/SwimSwam.com)

2013 Women’s NCAA Previews: Good Luck Picking the 200 Free Relay

Georgia’s Megan Romano and her teammate Allison Schmitt should win the 200 free relay – unless Jack Bauerle pitches a changeup.

Photo Vault: Texas A&M Successful In Their First SEC Championship Meet

A pair of buglers await on the diving platform to play the National Anthem at the SEC Championships. Texas A&M put on quite a show as hosts of their first ever SEC Championship swim meet. (Credit: Janna Schulze/SwimSwam.com)

Florida Men Snap Auburn’s Streak; Georgia Women are SEC Champions

Auburn sprinter Marcelo Chierighini successfully defended his 100 freestyle title on Saturday Night. (Photo Courtesy: Janna Schulze)

SEC Day 5 Up/Mid/Downs (Final Day): Florida, A&M Women In a Battle for 2nd Place

Texas A&M coach Steve Bultman have found themselves setup for a big battle tonight with Florida for 2nd-place at the 2013 SEC Championships. (Photo Courtesy: Janna Schulze/SwimSwam.com)

Chierighini Takes Top Seed in 100 Free; Breeja Breaks Championship Record in Final Prelims Session at SEC’s

Marcelo Chierighini took the top seed in the 100 free, but the A&M men showed upset potential for the 400 free relay. (Photo Courtesy: Janna Schulz)

Texas A&M Women Set Three SEC Records on Friday Night at SEC Championships

Cammile Adams (left) and Caroline McElhany (right) celebrate after going 1-2 in the women’s 200 fly. (Photo Courtesy: Janna Schulze)

Day 4 SEC’s Ups/Mids/Downs: A&M, Tennessee Women Look to Make a Move on Top 3 Tonight

A surprise drop from Brooke Watson from Tennessee gave the Volunteers a second A-finalist in the women’s 200 fly. (Photo Courtesy: Janna Schulze)

Hannis Breaks, Larson Ties SEC Championship Records in Blazing Breaststroke Prelims on Day 4 at SEC’s

Tennessee’s Molly Hannis was the most emotive swimmer in prelims after breaking the SEC Championship Record. It took a 1:00.01 to final. (File Photo Courtesy: Janna Schulze)

2013 SEC Championships: Georgia Women, Florida Men Extend Lead, Gendron Crashes Georgia’s Party

Georgia freshman Chase Kalisz, a former Michael Phelps training partner, is looking for his second IM win in as many nights on Thursday. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Gendron Top Seed; 5 Bulldogs at Her Heels in 200 Free on Day 3 Prelims

Tennessee’s Lindsay Gendron is once again taking a top seed into the finals of a middle-distance race. (Stock Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)