Fun Facts

• Event distances varied until the mid-1930s because pool sizes varied!
• Through 1923-1970, only men competed in the championships. The first Y National Women’s Swimming Championship was held in 1967 and then in 1971, both men’s and women’s championships were combined into the same event.
• Chaperones (females aged 21+) were required for each women’s team when the Women’s Championship began in 1967. The ratio was 1 chaperone for every 10 participants!
• The meet has been held 34 times in Ft. Lauderdale, FL – the most out of any location!
• Twelve athletes who have participated in the championships went on to represent Team USA in the Olympics!

Swimming is a lifelong sport, and the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City invites you to get dive in! We offer swim lessons beginning as early as six months for, swim clinics where more serious swimmers can improve their skills and a competitive swim league.