Upcoming Event: Women's Swimming and Diving versus Sunflower Showdown on October 2, 2026 at 2 p.m. CT
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2 p.m. CT
Women's Swimming and Diving
vs Sunflower Showdown
2026-27 Women's Swimming and Diving Roster
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Bradie Ward
- Position:
- Freestyle/Backstroke
- Class:
- Senior*
- Hometown:
- Lawrence, Kansas
- High School:
- Free State HS
Get to Know Bradie...
At what age did you start swimming and how did you get into the sport?
5 years old. I joined the team right after I was done with swim lessons.
What sport would you play if you did not swim and why?
I would do gymnastics because I competed until my freshman year of high school.
Why did you choose the University of Kansas?
I chose KU because of how much I loved the team and campus.
Top Collegiate Times
| Time | Event | Date | Meet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5:02.92 | 500 Y Free | 11/15/2023 | Mizzou Invite |
| 1:51.09 | 200 Y Free | 1/16/2026 | Big 12 Showcase - West |
| 54.93 | 100 Y Back | 11/15/2023 | Hawkeye Invitational |
| 1:56.86 | 200 Y Back | 2/28/2026 | Big 12 Championships |
2026-27 (Senior)
- Selected as a team captain
2025-26 (Junior)
- Big 12 Winter Academic TeamÂ
- Secured a Robinson Pool Record in the 200 backstroke (1:57.33) against Arkansas on Jan. 23
- Earned a lifetime best time in the 200 freestyle (1:51.09) on Jan. 16 at the Big 12 Showcase - West
- Placed 21st at the Big 12 Championship on Feb. 27 in the 100 backstroke (55.21) and also placed 10th with a personal best time in the 200 backstroke (1:56.86) on Feb. 28.
2024-25 (Sophomore)
- Academic All-Big 12 Team
- Had a pair of second place finishes in the 100 backstroke (57.89) and 200 medley relay at the Sunflower Showdown on Oct. 4.
- Placed second in the 200 backstroke (2:03.69) against South Dakota.Â
- Came in runner-up in the 200 backstroke (1:58.66) at Nebraska Dual on Nov. 1.
- Assisted the 200 medley relay to a runner-up finish against Rockhurst on Dec. 7
- Won the 200 backstroke (1:59.35) vs. Arkansas on Jan. 24
- Earned a gold medal in the 200 backstroke (1:59.95) against Iowa State on Feb. 7
- Placed 13th in the 200 backstroke (1:57.07) at the Big 12 Championships with a lifetime best
2023-24 (Freshman)
- Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team.
- Claimed first In the 200 backstroke (2:03.52) against Nebraska on Nov. 3.
- Finished in fifth place for the 200Â backstroke (2:00.41) at the Mizzou Invite, Nov. 17.
- Competed at the USA Swimming's Junior Championships, Dec. 8-9.
High SchoolÂ
- Attended Lawrence Free State High School in Lawrence, Kansas
- 2022 & 2023 Sunflower League Champions
- 2022 & 2023 Kansas 6A State Champions
- 2022 & 2023 – 200 medley relay and 500 freestyle state champion
- 2022 – 400 free relay and 200 freestyle state champion
- Member of the National Honor Society
Personal
- Daughter of Ryan and Angela Ward
- Has two siblings, Karsyn and Tristan
- Undecided on a major
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