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University of West Florida swimmer Theresa Michalak<\/strong> has been named the 2017 DII Honda Athlete of the Year nominee for Swimming & Diving, as announced by Executive Director Chris Voelz<\/strong> of The Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA) presented by Honda.<\/p>\n

Michalak is the first Argonaut to earn the honor in any sport. The senior has won a program-record five national championships and holds 14 career All-America honors, which are the second-most in program history.<\/p>\n

Michalak is now designated one of 11 finalists for the prestigious DII Honda Woman Athlete of the Year. This will be voted on at the end of the academic year by national balloting among 1,000 NCAA member schools as part of the CWSA program, now in its 41st year.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt seems to be true that the rockiest roads lead to the highest peaks,\u201d said Michalak. \u201cThis nomination represents a very special peak to me. The road to get there was probably one of the hardest I’ve ever taken, but at the end it was all worth it. Besides the success and achievements my team and I have earned, I’ve learned to believe and never give up on dreams.\u201d<\/p>\n

After setting records in three individual awards and winning a fourth, Michalak was named the College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) DII NCAA Women\u2019s Swimmer of the Year. Michalak captured the NCAA Championship title in the 50 free, 100 free, 100 breast, and 100 fly with new records in the 100 free, 100 breast, and 100 fly. She was also key to the performances of UWF\u2019s 200 medley, 200 free, and 400 free relays.<\/p>\n

\u201cTheresa has earned this nomination through her work ethic and dedication this season,\u201d UWF head coach Andrew Hancock<\/strong> said. \u201cShe is an excellent example for our team to follow both in the pool and in the classroom, and we are extremely proud of her.\u201d<\/p>\n

All Honda Sports nominees from DII and DIII become a finalist for the prestigious 2017 Honda Woman Athlete of the Year in their respective divisions, presented in a live telecast on CBS Sports on June 26, 2017, in downtown Los Angeles. The Honda Sports nominees are recognized in 11 DII and DIII NCAA-sanctioned sports; cross country, basketball, field hockey, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming & diving, tennis, volleyball, and track & field.<\/p>\n

The Collegiate Women Sports Awards has honored the nation\u2019s top NCAA women athletes for 41 years, recognizing superior athletic skills, leadership, academic excellence and eagerness to participate in community service. Since commencing its sponsorship in 1986, Honda has provided more than $3.5 million in institutional grants to the universities of the award winners and nominees to support women\u2019s athletics programs at the institutions.<\/p>\n

Press release courtesy of the University of West Florida.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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