Hayward Named National Swimmer of the Week

Brenau junior Courtney Hayward was named Team Unify/College Swimming National Swimmer of the week for her performance at the Appalachian Swimming Conference championships this past weekend in Christiansburg, Virginia.

Hayward was a part of seven championship races, including three individual first place finishes and four relays. Individually, the Townsville, Australia native won the 400 IM (4:31.73), the 500 freestyle (5:01.06) and the 1650 freestyle (17:14.94) for the third straight year.

As a relay participant, Hayward was a part of four championship teams- including the 200 freestyle, 400 freestyle, 800 freestyle and the 400 medley teams. She swam the meet's best 200 freestyle time, while also leading off the 800 freestyle relay in a blistering 1:52.92.

"Courtney swam a tremendous meet last weekend," said head coach Nate Rhodes. "To be recognized for all that she has accomplished is an honor for both her and the team."

Hayward now hopes to repeat her succeess at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Championships from March 2-6 in Columbus, Georgia. In 2015, Hayward captured individual national titles in both the 1650 freestyle and the 500 freestyle.