Santa Clara Claims National Title at 2007 Synchronized Swimming U.S. National Ch

The 2007 Synchronized Swimming U.S. National Championships concluded today at the IU Natatorium in Indianapolis. The event ran April 26-28 and featured elite athletes vying for national titles in the solo, duet and team events in the nation's most prestigious synchronized swimming competition. The 2007 U.S. National Championships marked the 62nd year of national competition in the duet and team events and the 58th year of solo competition.

Santa Clara (48 points) claimed its 16th overall National Title despite a Stanford sweep in all three finals events. Sara Lowe, a 2004 Olympian claimed the top spot in the solo and teamed up with Courtenay Stewart, also a 2004 Olympian (Canada) for a first place in the duet.

Stanford took second place overall with 35 points while Ohio State (23 points) took third place.

Solo Finals Top 3 Results

1. Sara Lowe, Stanford, 95.418
2. Kenyon Smith, Santa Clara, 94.084
3. Barbara Nesbitt, Ohio State, 91.834

Duet Finals Top 3 Results

1. Sara Lowe/Courtenay Stewart, Stanford, 95.584
2. Bianca Van Der Velden/Sonja Van Der Velden, Santa Clara, 93.918
3. Heidi McMahon/Carolyn Watts, Santa Clara, 89.751

Team Finals Top 3 Results

1. Stanford University, 95.668
2. Ohio State University, 94.501
3. Santa Clara, 93.334

About United States Synchronized Swimming: United States Synchronized Swimming (USSS) serves as the National Governing Body for the sport of synchronized swimming. USSS is a membership-based and non-for-profit organization which services the sport from the grass roots level to the National Team. The mission statement of USSS is "to provide leadership and resources for the promotion and growth of synchronized swimming, to achieve competitive excellence at all levels and to develop broad based participation." For more information, visit USA Synchronized Swimming on-line