NE10 RELEASE
Amanda Thomas, Southern Connecticut Women’s Swimming
Amanda Thomas, one of the most storied swimmers in NCAA history, was a member of the Southern Connecticut swimming & diving program from 2009-13. A four-time NCAA National Champion in the 200 and 400 individual medleys, Thomas led the Owls to four-consecutive NE10 Championships. As a junior and senior, Thomas was named the National Swimmer of the Meet at the conclusion of the NCAA Championships. Throughout her career, she became a three-time NE10 Swimmer of the Year, 18-time All-American and 26-time NE10 Champion, while also becoming the league’s record holder in the 200 individual medley, 400 individual medley, 100 butterfly, 100 backstroke and 200 butterfly. Thomas is a four-time NE10 Championship Most Outstanding Performer and a four-time selection to the league’s Academic Honor Roll.
Thomas is the second NE10 women’s swimmer inducted into the Hall of Fame and the first from Southern Connecticut.