Wisconsin Swimming Will Not Compete at Big Ten Opener Because of COVID-19 Concerns

by Dan D'Addona — Swimming World Managing Editor

14 January 2021, 02:16pm

Wisconsin swimming and diving will have to wait a little longer to open its season.

The University of Wisconsin announced the team will not be traveling to Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 16, for a triple dual meet against Iowa and Nebraska as originally scheduled.

Iowa will host only Nebraska for the meet. The Badgers are not participating due to health and safety concerns with COVID-19 among the Wisconsin swimming rosters, according to a statement from the university.

Because of the shortened Big Ten schedule for conference teams this year, the event will not be rescheduled.

More Big Ten news here.

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