Madelyn Christman 2023-24 Swimming and Diving Roster

HONORS AND AWARDS

• 2024 NCAA qualifier
• 2024 All-ACC Academic Team
• 2024 Most Improved Women’s Swimmer and Most Valuable Women’s Swimmer Award winner
• ACC Swimmer of the Week (Jan. 16)
• School record holder in the 100M back (1:02.13)
• School record holder in the 200 free relay (1:27.84)
• 2023 Swiss Army Knife Award
• 2023 All-ACC Academic Team
• 2021-22 USA Swimming Junior National Team (200 Backstroke)
• Ranks third in school history in 100 back (52.66) and second in 200 back (1:53.06)

AS A SENIOR (2024-25)

• Made the B final in the 100 back (55.46) and won the B final in the 200 back (1:55.99) at the Ohio State Fall Invite. Also swam the 50 free (23.29) and four relays
• Against Louisville, placed second in both the 100 and 200 back (53.48/1:56.22). Was the anchor on the 200 free relay that broke the school record with a time of 1:27.84.
• Placed second in the 200 back at Indiana with a time of 2:03.51. Also finished fifth in the 100 back (56.54) and second as the anchor on the 400 free relay
• Against Michigan and Wisconsin, finished eighth in the 100 back (56.50), fifth in the 200 back (2:01.35), and contributed to four relays, including the 200 and 400 free relays that finished third
• Won three events in the season opener against Miami (OH): 200 back (2:01.75), 400 medley relay and 200 free relay. Also took third in the 100 back (56.47)

AS A JUNIOR (2023-24)

• In her NCAA Championships debut, finished 39th in the 100 back (52.76) and 37th in the 200 back (1:54.77)
• At ACC Championships, placed fifth in the 200 back (1:53.76) after going a best time in prelims (1:53.06). Also finished 12th in the 100 back (52.66), 29th in the 200 free (1:47.92) and swam the 200 medley, 200 free, 400 free and 800 free relays
• At the Tim Welsh Classic, took first place in 200 back (1:53.27), placed eighth in the 500 free (4:53.29), and swam in the 200 free relay, 400 medley relay, 200 medley relay, 800 free relay, and 400 free relay. Posted best times in both the 200 back and 500 free.
• Had a notable meet against Princeton and Navy. Christman won the 100 back with a time of 52.78, won the 200 back with a best time of 1:54.07, helped win the 200 free relay and 200 medley relay, and helped take second in the 400 free and 400 medley relays. She led off the 400 free relay with a best time of 49.35. Christman was named ACC Swimmer of the Week for the first time in her career as a result of her performances.
• Made the A final in the 100 back at the Ohio State Invitational with a long course time of 1:02.13. That was a school record. Ultimately finished fourth with a time of 53.29. Also finished 13th in the 200 back (1:55.39) and 17th in the 50 free (23.03)
• Won the 100 back (55.07) and took second in the 200 back (1:59.99) at Louisville. Also took second in the 200 medley relay and third in the 400 free relay
• Swam seven events against Pittsburgh and Penn State — 400 medley relay (second), 200 back (1:54.98, second), 200 free relay (second), 200 medley relay (second), 200 IM (2:04.10, seventh), 100 back (53.88, second) and 400 free relay (second)
• Won three of her four events against Purdue: 100 free (51.19), 200 medley relay (free) and 400 free relay. Also placed second in the 200 free (1:51.16)
• Started her junior year with a win in the 200 back at Wisconsin (1:58.74). Also placed fourth in the 200 free (1:51.35)

AS A SOPHOMORE (2022-23)

• At the conclusion of the 2023 season, Christman ranked in the ND top 10 all-time in the following events: 50 free (10th/22.78), 100 back (third/52.74) and 200 back (fifth/1:54.45)
• Finished 14th in the 100 back (53.17), 17th in the 200 back (1:54.45) and participated in the 200 IM (2:01.69) at ACCs
• Swam the freestyle leg (22.30) of the 200 medley relay at ACCs, which finished ninth (1:37.40). Helped 400 medley relay to a seventh-place finish (3:34.71), leading off with a 53.39 split. Helped 400 free relay take eighth (3:18.00) with split of 49.18
• Won the 200 back (1:58.92) against Pitt/Penn State, took third in the 200 IM (2:05.48)
• Won the 100 back (54.40), was second in the 200 back (1:59.08) against Louisville
• Won the B final in the 200 back (1:55.82) at the Ohio State Invitational, made the 100 back (53.83) B final
• Took second in the 100 back (54.19) against Navy and Princeton

AS A FRESHMAN (2021-22)

• Competed at the 2022 ACC Championships in the 50 freestyle (22.99), 100 backstroke and 200 backstroke along with the 200 medley relay (1:37.53) and freestyle relay (1:30.07) and 400 freestyle relay (3:16.41).
• She qualified for the C Finals in the 100 backstroke and finished 19th overall (53.33). She also qualified for the C Finals in the 200 backstroke and finished 17th overall (1:55.08).
• Her finals time in the 200 backstroke ranks seventh-best in program history.
• Won the 100 backstroke (55.00) and finished third in the 50 freestyle (24.07) in the dual meet against UIC.
• Finished sixth in the 100 freestyle (50.39) at the Tim Welsh Classic.
• Placed third in the 100 backstroke finals (52.74) and 12th in the 50 freestyle finals (22.83) at the Ohio State Invitational.
• Her times in the 100 backstroke ranks third-fastest in program history. The 52.74 in the 50 freestyle prelims ranks 9th-fastest in program history.
• Won the 100 backstroke (54.08) and 100 butterfly (55.17) in the dual meet against Purdue.
• Won the 200 backstroke (1:56.80) and the 200 IM (2:04.22) in her first collegiate meet against Pittsburgh and Cleveland State.

PREP AND PERSONAL

• Lettered in swimming as a sophomore and junior.
• Earned academic high honors as a freshman at Carmel.
• Named a high school All-American as a sophomore and junior.
• Best times: 200 Back (1:54.85), 100 Back (54.44), 200 IM (2:01.77), 100 Free (50.19)
• Currently swims for Carmel Swim Club.
• Named to national team sophomore-senior year.
• Olympic Trials cut in the 200 Back.
• Finalist at summer and winter junior nationals.
• Swam for Fishers Area Swimming Tigers, where he broke multiple team records.
• National team member in eighth grade and as a freshman.
• High point winner of Indiana Age Group State for 10&U and 13-14.
• Served at St. Vincent DePaul organization
• “I chose Notre Dame because of the outstanding academics and athletics. I felt most at home when I visited the campus and felt that I could really succeed at Notre Dame,” Christman said.
• Majoring in finance with a minor in sociology
• Parents are Katie (Xavier University – Volleyball) and Jamie (Xavier University – Swimming) Christman. Has two siblings — brother William and sister Meghan, who is a freshman on the Irish team