Natalia Kuipers
Natalia Kuipers
  • Height:
    5-8
  • Year:
    Jr.
  • Hometown:
    St. Croix, Virgin Islands
  • High School:
    St. Croix Country Day School
  • Events:
    Free/Fly
  • Major:
    Data Science
  • Event(s):
    Free/Fly

Bio

As a junior (2022-23)
Swam in the 50 free, 200 free, 500 free, 1000 free, 1650 free, and 400 IM for the Bulldogs... Won the bronze medal in the 1650 at the America East Championships with a time of 17:05.11... Earned two top-10 finishes in the 500 free (5:02.33) and 400 IM with a time of 4:34.

As a freshman (2020-21)
Placed seventh in the 1650 free with a time of 17:43.64 at the NEC Championships... Posted a time of 5:10.87 in the 500 free... Competed at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the 400 free representing the U.S. Virgin Islands... Named to NEC Academic Honor Roll.

Before Bryant
 
Swam in the Junior Worlds in Indianapolis, Worlds in Korea, and the Worlds in China… Participated in the Youth Olympic Games in Argentina… Also competed at the Panam games in Peru… Won the gold medal three times in the 200 fly at the CARIFTA… Set VI records in 400 Free and 1500 Free… Named to Academic Honor Roll. 

Personal
Daughter of Anton and Kelly Kuipers... Has one brother.

News Mentions

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Bulldogs Finish Second, Third at America East Championships

WORCESTER, Mass.- The Bryant swimming and diving teams closed the America East Championships on a strong note, winning seven medals on the final...

February 25, 2023

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Bulldogs Competing in America East Championships Wednesday to Saturday

WORCESTER, Mass.- The Bryant swimming and diving teams will compete in their first America East Championships this Wednesday through Saturday in...

February 21, 2023

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Bulldog Women Defeat Marist on Saturday

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y.- The Bryant women’s swimming and diving team took a non-conference win on Saturday, defeating Marist 171-129. The...

January 23, 2023

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Bulldogs Extend Lead at WPI; Lord Swims 200 Back at U.S. Open

WORCESTER, Mass./GREENSBORO, N.C.- The Bryant swimming and diving teams continued their success on the second day of the Gompei Invitational,...

December 4, 2022

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Bryant Wins Gompei Invitational

WORCESTER, Mass.- The Bryant swimming and diving team took overall victory on Sunday at the Gompei Invitational, leading a field of nine teams...

December 4, 2022

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Bulldogs Lead at WPI; Lord and Lajoie Swim at U.S. Open

WORCESTER, Mass./GREENSBORO, N.C.- Seven event wins highlighted a strong opening day of the Gompei Invitational for the Bryant swimming and diving...

December 2, 2022

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Kuipers, Lord Lead Bryant Past Providence

SMITHFIELD, R.I.- The Bryant women’s swimming and diving team won their second straight dual meet Friday, defeating Providence at the Chace...

November 6, 2022

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Bulldog Women Defeat Binghamton For First Conference Win

VESTAL, N.Y.- The Bryant swimming and diving teams competed in their first America East dual meet on Saturday, with the women taking a 184-116...

October 29, 2022

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