The College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) and Swim Across America (SAA) have announed the winners of the 2023 SAA College Cup. Nearly 40 collegiate, club, and alumni teams, comprising over 1,200 participants, joined forces to make waves in the fight against cancer through swimming and friendly competition.

The College Cup recognized the top three fundraising teams, the top three fundraising individuals, and awarded a bonus team chosen at random.

The top three fundraising teams are as follows:

1st Place: Emory Swim and Dive
Captain: William Kerscher; Susan Mumford
Amount Raised: $70,381
Number of Team Members: 71

2nd Place: Providence College Swimming & Diving

Captain: John O’Neil
Amount Raised: $56,115
Number of Team Members: 101

3rd Place: Team Tar Heel

Captain: Sue Walsh
Amount Raised: $54,904
Number of Team Members: 20

The Emory Swim and Dive team, which has supported Swim Across America in the past, expressed excitement about their College Cup experience, noting that it enhanced their involvement. Funds raised by Emory Swim and Dive supported Swim Across America - Atlanta open water swim.

In a statement, the Emory Swim and Dive team, led by Head Coach Jon Howell, remarked, "As a team, we are elated to be the first-ever Swim Across America College Cup champions and to have had the opportunity to make such a tremendous positive impact in our community. Each of us is passionate about the SAA mission and thankful for the good it has done for so many. We look forward to participating in the College Cup for years to come and helping in the fight against cancer!"

For more information on Swim Across America or the CSCAA/SAA College Cup visit www.saaswim.org.

About the CSCAA

Founded in 1922, the College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) is the first professional association of college coaches in the United States. The CSCAA is dedicated to serving and providing leadership for the advancement of the sport of swimming and diving at the collegiate level. The CSCAA works to

protect, promote and expand competitive intercollegiate swimming and diving programs;
recognize outstanding achievements by coaches, swimmers and divers;
promote communication and cooperation within swimming and diving and with our partner National Governing Bodies, the NCAA, NAIA and Junior College Associations;
provide ongoing educational and leadership training for coaches and athletes; and serve as a resource to its membership and for the general public.

About the Swim Across America

Swim Across America, Inc. (SAA) is dedicated to raising money and awareness for cancer research, prevention, and treatment through swimming-related events. With the help of hundreds of volunteers nationwide and past and current Olympians, Swim Across America is helping find a cure for cancer through athleticism, community outreach and direct service. To learn more visit swimacrossamerica.org or follow on Facebook @SwimAcrossAmerica or on Instagram @SAASwim.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS OF THE INAUGURAL SWIM ACROSS AMERICA COLLEGE CUP