USA SWIMMING'S SCHOLASTIC ALL-AMERICA TEAM

Each year, USA Swimming recognizes its members who excel both in the classroom and in the pool. The Scholastic All-America Team is made up of high school student-athletes who have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher and who have achieved the required time standard in a single event.

To be eligible for this recognition, swimmers must have completed 10th, 11th or 12th grade and must be a USA Swimming member athlete.

Last year, over 1,500 student-athletes made the grade, led by National Teamer and 400m IM National Champion, Dagny Knutson, who was not only perfect in the pool, but posted a 4.0 GPA as well.

In the 2008-2009 swim season, USA Swimming's Scholastic All-America Team had yet another banner year.

Check out the below statistics, and marvel at these smart, fast young swimmers!

2008-09 BY THE NUMBERS

• 1516 successful applicants
• 918 women
• 598 men
• 200 three-time team members

Statistics by Zone

Eastern Zone:  383 athletes (245 women, 137 men)
Southern Zone: 401 athletes (234 women, 167 men)
Central Zone: 313 athletes (194 women, 119 men)
Western Zone: 421 athletes (245 women, 176 men)