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Bradie Ward
- Position:
- Freestyle/Backstroke
- Class:
- Junior
- 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.
- I would do gymnastics because I did it until my freshman year of high school.
- 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 |
| 26.54 | 50 Y Back | 11/15/2023 | Mizzou Invite |
| 55.54 | 100 Y Back | 11/15/2023 | Mizzou Invite |
| 1:57.07 | 200 Y Back | 2/27/2025 | Big 12 Championships |
2024-25 (Sophomore)
- Academic All-Big 12 Team
- Had a pair of second place finishes in the 100 back (57.89) and 200 medley relay at the Sunflower Showdown on Oct. 4.
- Placed second in the 200 back (2:03.69) against South Dakota.
- Came in runner-up in the 200 back (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 back (1:59.35) at the Arkansas on Jan. 24
- Earned a gold medal in the 200 back (1:59.95) against Iowa State on Feb. 7
- Placed 13th in the 200 back (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-yard backstroke (2:03.52) against Nebraska on Nov. 3.
- Finished in fifth place for the 200-yard backstroke (2:00.41) at the Mizzou Invite, Nov. 17.
- Competed at the USA Swimming's Junior Championships, Dec. 8-9.
High School
- 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
Jayhawks fall to Razorbacks // Kansas Swimming and Diving // 1.26.18
Saturday, January 27
Kansas swims past Nebraska, 159-141// 11.04.17 // Kansas Swimming and Diving
Saturday, November 04
Jayhawks break even in double dual against Bears and Coyotes // 10.21.17 // Kansas Swimming & Diving
Saturday, October 21
Kansas behind Missouri State 115-70 after day one // 10.20.17 // Kansas Swimming and Diving
Saturday, October 21
