Brooklyn Dressel Named to Academic All-America® Second Team
AUSTIN, Texas - For the second consecutive year, Brooklyn Dressel, from Cal State East Bay women's swimming, received an from the Academic All-America® program. For her outstanding performances in the pool and the classroom, Dressel was named Academic All-America® Second Team.
Throughout the 2023-24 season, Dressel qualified for multiple events in the NCAA Division II Swimming and Diving Championships. Her relay performances in the 400 yard and 200 yard freestyle relay at the NCAA Championships earned her CSCAA Second Team All-American honors. She also competed in the 50 and 100 yard freestyle at the NCAA Championships.
Dressel's first place medal at the PCSC Championships helped the Pioneers rally on the final day of the postseason meet to win the team championship. She also placed second in the 50 yard freestyle.
Also to start the season, Dressel was named PCSC Swimmer of the Week for her performances in the Pioneers' dual meet win on September 30 against Pacific.
Additional academic awards this season for Dressel included Academic All-District® and PCSC All-Academic Team - 1st Team.
In 2023, Dressel was named Third Team Academic All-America for women's swimming.
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