Friday, March 23, 2012

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Westminster College senior swimmer Caitlin Lehberger (New Wilmington, PA / Wilmington) made history in day three of the NCAA Division III National Championships on Friday, as she placed second in the 100-yard breaststroke with a school-record time of 1:02.57. The time was just .14 seconds off the champion.

This was Lehberger's second All-American laurel in this year's nationals and eighth of her career. She will finish out her historic career when she swims in the 200-yard breaststroke on Saturday.

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About Westminster College...
Founded in 1852 and related to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Westminster College ranks first in the nation as "Best College for Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math," according to Forbes.com. Westminster, a top-tier liberal arts college, ranks third in graduation rate performance, according to U.S. News Best Colleges guide. Westminster ranked 6th among liberal arts colleges in social mobility, according to the Washington Monthly College Guide, and is one of the most affordable national liberal arts colleges in Pennsylvania. Westminster is also honored as one of "The Best 376 Colleges" by The Princeton Review, and is named to the President's Honor Roll for excellence in service learning.

Nearly 1,600 undergraduate and graduate students benefit from individualized attention from dedicated faculty while choosing from 42 majors and nearly 100 organizations on the New Wilmington, Pa., campus. Visit www.westminster.edu/advantage to view "Advantage: Westminster" A Strategic Plan 2010-2020.