Colorado State University Athletics

2023-24 Women's Swimming & Diving Roster

Leigha O'Connor
Leigha O'Connor

Leigha O'Connor

  • Position:
    Freestyle, Butterfly, IM
  • Class:
    Sophomore
  • Hometown:
    Clermont, Fla.
  • High School:
    East Ridge
  • Major:
    Hospitality Management
Collegiate Bests
50 FR | 23.85 | DU First Chance – 2/10/23
100  FR | 52.09 | DU First Chance – 2/11/23
200 FR | 1:53.75 | DU First Chance – 2/10/23
100 FL | 57.21 | DU First Chance – 2/11/23
 
2023-24 (SOPHOMORE): Hampered by injury during the season, competed at the DU First Chance meet at the end of the season, placing top eight in two events. … Announced her medical retirement at the end of the season

2022-23 (FRESHMAN): Closed out her debut season at the DU First Chance Meet, setting three personal bests. … Contributed points in six meets.

High School: A four-time state qualifier in high school, she placed eight times at the state meet … Was second at state in the 50 free and eighth in the 100 fly as a senior … Named her team’s MVP for four consecutive seasons … Competed for South Lake Aquatics Club, earning a team spirit award and qualifying for state and Future’s meets … A two-time placer at the senior championships … Holds PRs of 23.88 in the 50 free, 56.57 in the 100 butterfly, 2:08.23 in the 200 fly, 2:10.91 in the 200 IM and 52.32 in the 100 free … Graduated Summa Cum Laude
 
 
Personal: Born March 22, 2004 … Parents are Tracy and Jason O’Connor … Has a brother, Jordan … she is a SCUBA certified diver … Intends to major in hospitality management
21-22 Swimming Schedule Video
Monday, August 16
Colorado State Swim & Dive: Erin Popovich Speaks To Team About Confidence
Monday, November 18
Colorado State Swimming: Erin Popovich Visit
Monday, November 18
CSU Swim highlights vs. Kansas
Saturday, October 26