Hall of Fame
Molly Ward joined the Lewis women's swimming program in its second year of existence. By the time she graduated, the Flyers had developed a national identity due in large part to her accomplishments.
Ward made an immediate impact in her freshman season, becoming the first Lewis swimmer to qualify for the NCAA Division II Championships and to earm All-American Recognition. She made the All-American list in the 200 backstroke (fifth place), 200 individual medley (fifth) and 400 IM (seventh) that year. As a sophomore, Ward garnered All-America honors in the 200 IM (seventh) and was an honorable mention All-American in the 400 IM and 200 backstorke (ninth in both).
Ward enjoyed her most prolific season as a junior, qualifying for four NCAA Championships individual events and joining Flyer teammates in three relays at the national meet. She earned All-American status in the 200 IM and 800 freestyle relay (eighth in both) and was All-American honorable mention in the 400 IM (ninth), 400 freestyle relay (11th) and 400 medley relay (13th). Lewis placed 11th in the team standings, its highest national finish, and Ward collected the third of three consecutive Lewis Most Valuable Swimmer awrds.
Ward qualified for six NCAA events as a senior and brought home one All-American honor (eighth, 800 freestyle relay) and four honorable mention awards (13th, 400 freestlye relay; 14th, 1000 freestyle; 14th, 200 medley relay; 15th 400 medley relay). She holds seven school records -- 1000 freestyle (10:37.02), 1650 freestyle (17:39.92),200 backstroke (2:06.12), 200 IM (2:07.35), 400 IM (4:30.01),400 freestyle relay (3:34.53), and 800 freestyle relay (7:43.99).
Also an outstanding student, Ward was a four-time selection to the College Swim Coaches Association of America All-Academic team, a four-time recipient of Lewis' Brother David Delahanty Award for academic excellence among student athletes and a seven- time Dean's List student.
