GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Anna Durak of Loras College concluded her swimming career at the highest stage, the 2025 NCAA Division III Swimming & Diving Championships.
Durak was invited to the championship event in three events after a successful regular season, including the American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) Championships where she broke numerous championship and all-time records.
On day one of the NCAA Championship, Durak competed in the 200 IM. In prelims, she hit the wall in a time of 2:04.32 to finish 13th and advance to the consolation finals. In finals, she finished with a time of 2:03.57 to finish 12th. Her time of 2:03.57 is a new A-R-C all-time record.
Durak's next event was the 100-yard backstroke on day three of the championship event. She finished eighth with a time of 55.36 in the prelims to advance to the championship finals. She made her mark in the championship finals finishing third on the podium with a time of 54.66 to earn All-American honors. This was the first All-American honor for the A-R-C since adding it as a championship sport during the 2022-23 academic year.
On the final day of competition, Durak competed in the 200-yard backstroke advancing to the consolation finals after posting an 11th place finish with a time of 2:01.26. She finished in the consolation finals with a time of 1:59.56 to finish ninth overall.
Durak had a strong showing for the Duhawks and the American Rivers Conference. She broke her previous all-time A-R-C records in the 200 IM by 0.22.
About the American Rivers Conference
The Conference dates back to December 8, 1922, when representatives from 12 colleges got together and formed the "Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Association." Honoring its heritage in Iowa and its expansion outside the state, the American Rivers Conference brand was established on August 9, 2018, to build on the academic and athletic success provided by its legacy, the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The A-R-C has nine full-time members: Buena Vista University, Central College, Coe College, University of Dubuque, Loras College, Luther College, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Simpson College, and Wartburg College.
