Emma Merkel, Calvin University
Freshman
Wyoming, Mich.

Freshman swimmer Emma Merkel (Wyoming, Mich. / Grandville) and the 15th-ranked Calvin University women's swimming and diving team completed its home schedule against Division II opponent, Wayne State University. In the 800 freestyle relay, Merkel swam a 1:53.2, an in-season best, helping the team finish in 2nd place, and led off the 200 freestyle relay in 25.77 helping the team finish 3rd. In her individual events, Merke placed 4th in the 50 freestyle with a time of 24.95 and finished first in the 200 backstroke with an NCAA Division III B-cut time of 2:02.49. 

2023-24 MIAA Women's Swimming Athletes of the Week

Oct. 2 - Maggie Farrell, Calvin

Oct. 16 - Meghan Bengelink, Calvin

Oct. 23 - Emma Merkel, Calvin 

Oct. 30 - Hannah Fathman, Albion 

Nov. 6 - Emma Merkel, Calvin

Nov. 13 - Isabella Gable, Calvin

Nov. 20 - Greta Gidley, Hope

Dec. 4 - Sydney Sonday, Calvin 

Jan. 16 - Sydney Sonday, Calvin

Jan. 22 - Isabella Gable, Calvin