Dublin Native Breaks D3 Swimming Record

DUBLIN, CA — Dublin native Max Cory broke the NCAAA Division III record in the 100-yard freestyle and won the first national championship in Bates College swimming and diving history, the college announced.

Cory, who graduated from Dublin High School in 2022, got to the finish line in 42.88 seconds at the championship final, breaking the previous D3 record by 10 seconds. Cory was the first Bates athlete to win an NCAA title since 2013, and the 31st national championship in the history of the small Maine liberal arts college, according to a school news release. He is a 10-time All-American champion.

"The first thing I felt when I touched the wall was just pure surprise," Cory said. "I knew from my swim this morning that I had a great shot at the record, but I was so stressed leading up to the final it didn't feel real until I saw the time on the board. After that, I was just so proud knowing my parents and family saw the swim, and I was just excited to get out of the water and give them a call!"

"What a historic moment for the program; I'm so proud of him," Bates Head Coach Peter Cesares said in a statement. "He worked extremely hard for this moment and dealt with a tremendous amount of expectations and pressure. I know he's made all of Bates College very proud!