About mucs

Mizzou Swim Club was founded by Ben Smith in 2008.  Ben earned his Bachelor's degree from Southern Illinois University and his Master's degree from Indiana University.  Ben is the former Aquatic Coordinator at the Mizzou Rec Center and currently works as the Assistant Director of Rec Membership & Facilities at the Washington University in St. Louis.

In 2010, Mizzou Swim Club won first place at the East Coast Collegiate Swim Club National Championships.

Nick is a Senior from Savage, Minnesota, studying marketing and sport management. This is his fourth year with the team, and his second year on the executive board as he was Vice President last year. His favorite event is the 100 backstroke. His favorite part about being on the team is building friendships and creating memories he'll never forget. A fun fact about Nick is the that he loves watching movies, playing golf, cycling, and watching football.

Email: nja324@umsystem.edu 

Madison is a Junior from St. Louis, Missouri and is studying wildlife and fisheries. This is her third year on the team and her favorite events are the 100 IM and 50 backstroke. Her favorite memory on the team is competing at Nationals this past year in Indianapolis. She has enjoyed the great group of people and making many memories. A fun fact about Madison is her love for long car rides and hiking adventures. 

Mackenzie is a Junior from St. Louis, Missouri studying elementary education. This is her third year on the team and her favorite event is the 50 freestyle. Mackenzie's favorite memory on the team is competing at Regionals in 2022 at Wisconsin and a fun fact about her is she has a golden doodle named Cooper. 

Karleigh is a Junior from San Diego, California and is studying Journalism. She has been on the team since her freshman year and her favorite events are the 50 butterfly and 50 freestyle. Karleigh's favorite memory of the club is learning the Juicy Wiggle at the Iowa State meet last year. Her fun fact is that she loves attending San Diego Padres games and has traveled across the country to cheer them on. 

Trevor is a Senior from Aurora, Colorado, and is studying health science with an emphasis in rehabilitation sciences. This is his fourth year on the team and his favorite event is the 50 backstroke. His favorite memory on the team is competing at 2021 Regionals at Wisconsin. A fun fact about Trevor is that 

Rachel is a Sophomore from Springfield, Illinois and she is studying clinical and diagnostic sciences and radiography. This is her second year on the team and her favorite event is the 50 breastroke. Isabella's favorite memory on the team has been traveling to different meets and bonding with her teammates. A fun fact about Isabella is that she is pursuing a certificate in floral design.