Gibbons named Swimmer to Watch, Marauders projected to complete seventh

BURNSVILLE, MN – The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference introduced that freshman Olivia Gibbons has been named the University of Mary swimmer to look at for the upcoming 2025-26 season.

“Olivia has been a great addition to our program, and we are very excited to see what she accomplishes this season,” stated head coach Abby Loel. “She is hard-working, pushes her teammates, and has a great love for the sport of swimming, which makes working with her a joy. She brings a level of competitiveness in breaststroke that we are excited to see in our program and conference.”

Gibbons received the 2023 and 2025 Montana High School Association State Championship in 100 Free. The Kalispell, MT, native was an All-State member from 2022-25.

The NSIC Swimming & Diving Preseason Coaches’ Poll additionally predicted the Marauders to take seventh within the convention. Last season, UMary took eighth within the NSIC Championships.

“This year, I am very excited to see my team work together each day, both in and out of the pool. We have one of the largest rosters in our program’s history, which brings a lot of excitement and competitiveness. Our athletes and staff can’t wait to accomplish big things this season,” Loel stated.

The Marauders open their season in Aberdeen, SD, this Friday, September 26, at 6 pm within the NSU relays.

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