Storm picked fifth in the A-R-C Preseason Coaches Poll

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Entering 2024, the Storm women's swimming and diving teams will be led by four-time all-conference selection Kate Minette, as Simpson was selected fifth in the American Rivers Conference preseason coaches' poll.

Minette capped off another record setting season last year with all-conference honors at the A-R-C Championships in the 100 freestyle, and the 400 freestyle relay, where the Storm set the school record. Minette broke the school record in four different events including the 50 and 100 freestyle, and the 200 and 400 freestyle relay.

Minette leads a senior squad with lots of experience and expectations into the 2024-25 campaign. Other notable returners include Breana Hinson, and Keelin Curley, who both helped break the school record in the 200 and 400 freestyle relays. Maude Steinbeck, Katelyn Smith, and Laura Anthofer also return after seeing their names at the top of the 2024 best performances lists.

LAST SEASON'S BEST PERFORMANCES

50 Freestyle - Kate Minette - 24.52 (School Record)
100 Freestyle - Kate Minette - 54.16 (School Record)
200 Freestyle - Kate Minette - 2:05.21
500 Freestyle - Maude Steinbeck - 5:46.50
1000 Freestyle - Maude Steinbeck - 12:43.24
1650 Freestyle - Maude Steinbeck - 20:37.37
100 Backstroke - Keelin Curley - 1:08.51
100 Breaststroke - Katie Oosterhuis - 1:15.26
200 Breaststroke - Katelyn Smith - 3:04.87
100 Butterfly - Katie Oosterhuis - 1:03.08
100 Ind. Medley - Kate Minette - 1:06.05
200 Ind. Medley - Katie Oosterhuis - 2:27.07
100 Freestyle Relay - Coates, Oosterhuis, Hinson, Minette - 50.16
200 Freestyle Relay - Oosterhuis, Curley, Hinson, Minette - 1:41.18 (School Record)
400 Freestyle Relay - Curley, Oosterhuis, Hinson, Minette - 3:44.30 (School Record)
800 Freestyle Relay - Curley, Steinbeck, Hinson, Minette - 8:33.28
100 Medley Relay - Coates, Steinbeck, Oosterhuis, Minette - 59:54
200 Medley Relay - Curley, Oosterhuis, Hinson, Minette - 1:56.47
400 Medley Relay - Curley, Oosterhuis, Smith, Steinbeck - 4:31.22
400 IM Relay - Hinson, Oosterhuis, Coates, Steinbeck - 4:49.07
500 Crescendo Relay - Anthofer, Coates, Hinson, Steinbeck - 5:28.11

KEY RETURNERS

Kate Minette - senior
Breana Hinson - senior
Maude Steinbeck - senior
Keelin Curley - senior
Katelyn Smith - senior
Laura Anthofer - sophomore

2024-25 WOMEN'S SCHEDULE | 2024-25 WOMEN'S ROSTER

2024-25 A-R-C WOMEN'S SWIMMING AND DIVING PRESEASON COACHES POLL

1. Luther (4) - 16 points
2. Nebraska Wesleyan (1) - 13 points
3. Coe - 9 points
4. Loras - 8 points
5. Simpson - 4 points