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2025-26 #5 Women's Swimming Roster

Sara Dowden

  • Hometown St. George's, Mt. Moritz, Grenada
  • High School St. Joseph Convent St. Georges
  • Class Sophomore
  • Height 5-7

Biography

SWIM CLOUD/PERSONAL BESTS

AWARDS/HONORS

NCAA All-American (1x)
2x NCAA Team National Champion (2025, 2026)

2025-2026 SEASON
Was a CSCAA Second Team All-American with a 14th place finish in the 200 Butterfly at the NCAA Championships (2:03.69). Was a four-time finalist at the SSC Championships with two individual events and two relays. 

2024-2025 SEASON
In her first season with the Sharks, Dowden made it to the SSC Championships finals in the 100 Butterfly in just her freshman season, placing 12th of all confernece swimmers. 

HIGH SCHOOL
Attended St. Joseph Convent St. Georges, where she swam, ran track and played soccer. She also swam with Grenfin Swim Club.

PERSONAL
Says that going to her first conference is her most memorable athletic achievement... is majoring in Sport & Exercise Science... likes the bond on the swim team the most about NSU... names her dad as the most influential person in her life. 

Historical Player Information

  • 2024-25Freshman

  • 2025-26Sophomore

    5'7"