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2025-26 Women's Swimming and Diving Roster

Danica Wight

  • Height 5-8
  • Class Freshman
  • Position Freestyle
  • Hometown Maryville, Tenn.
  • High School Maryville

Biography

SWIM CLOUD PROFILE

As a Freshman (2025-26)
  • Captured a second place finish in the 500 free (5:34.29) vs. Saint Peter’s
  • Finished fourth in the 1650 freestyle (18:21.12) at Richmond
  • Finished sixth in the 500 free (5:22.46) at Richmond
  • Ended in fifth in the 100 breast (1:16.30) vs. Saint Peter’s
  • Finished in fifth in the 1000 freestyle (11:07.61) at Buffalo
  • Posted a fourth place finish in the 1000 free (10:57.54) at Marshall
Before Duquesne
  • Swam at Maryville high school for head coach JT Hinsley
  • Named Most Outstanding Swimmer of the Year at Maryville high school in 2023
  • Earned a medal in every season at the Tennessee State Swim Championships
  • Is a two-time Southeastern Zone team selection
  • Earned 6th place in the southern zone open water 5K
  • Swam club for Prime Aquatics
  • Is the club team record holder in the 1650, 1500, 1000, 800, and 400 freestyles
Personal
  • Born September 14, 2006
  • Daughter of Clint and Heather Wight
  • Has one brother named Drew
  • Intends to major is Biological Sciences

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