Penn's Lily Christianson has won three state swimming titles today
Penn High School senior Lily Christianson has won the 50-yard freestyle state title in record-fashion, followed with a title in the 100 freestyle and swam the anchor leg of Penn's state-championship 200 freestyle relay team at the 2024 IHSAA Girls Swimming and Diving Championships being held at the IUPUI Natatorium in Indianapolis.'
Saturday's three state titles gives Christianson six in her career, trailing only Olympic swimmer Lindsey Benko, for most career state titles in the South Bend Tribune coverage area.
Christianson set a new state record in the 50 freestyle event of 21.72, besting the 2023 mark of 21.93 set by Carmel's Alexandra Shackell.
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She followed that performance by defending her 100 state title with a time of 48.45.
Then Penn's 200 freestyle relay team came in first in a time of 1:31.94. Joining Christianson on that team is senior Kaia Podlin, Alayna Riggins and Molly Barnes.
Christianson reclaimed the 50 freestyle crown after winning it as a freshman and sophomore before falling to Shackell last year.
Through nine events, Penn sits in second place with 173 points. Powerhouse Carmel is winning with 308 points.
This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: Lily Christianson wins 50 and 100 freestyle titles at state swimming
