The Washington University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams returned triumphantly from the 2011 NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving Championships with four new school records, and every participating swimmer earned All-America accolades at the four-day meet in Knoxville, Tenn.

The Washington University swimming teams came home from the University Athletic Association Championships in Rochester, N.Y., with four wins and some potential NCAA-qualifying times.

The Washington University men’s and women’s swim teams underscored their third and fourth place finishes at the Wheaton Invitational with 11 NCAA-qualifying times for the weekend. This event was the Bears’ last competition of the fall season and is considered their most important meet behind the University Athletic Association and NCAA championships.

Washington University’s swimming and diving team went up against the top swimmers in Missouri and posted several strong peformances.

In a meet dominated by the University of Missouri, which took first place in all 16 events, the women’s squad took fifth out of seven. The Lady Bears edged out Lindenwood University and Stephens College. Missouri State, Drury and Saint Louis University placed ahead of the women.