Smith College Athletics

Monique Fischer ‘86 was a 14-time All-American who excelled in the backstroke, butterfly, and individual medley. Fischer made an instant impact as a first year, winning the NCAA championship in the 200 backstroke with a then national record time of 2:12.44.  In 1985, she set a new Smith record in the same event, with a time of  2:10.88.  A two year captain of the team, Fischer received the Kay Fromer award in 1986, which is given to the swimmer who accumulates the most points at the New England Championships over the course of their career.