### Liberty Swimming & Diving Athletes Set to Shine at National Championships
As the competitive swim season heats up, **Liberty University’s swimming and diving team** is poised for spectacular performances at the **2025 Toyota National Championships**. This prestigious event takes place from **Tuesday to Saturday** at the renowned **IU Natatorium in Indianapolis, Indiana**.
### Exciting Representation
**Malia Francis**, a redshirt sophomore, and freshman standout **Aly Bozzuto** will be the proud representatives of Liberty at this incredible event. But that’s not all! **Kamryn Cannings**, a dynamic sophomore, is set to swim at the **Bell Canadian Swimming Trials**, happening from **June 8-12** at **Victoria Saanich Commonwealth Place** in Victoria, British Columbia.
### How to Follow the Action
Fans won’t miss a moment of the **Toyota National Championships**! You can catch live results and streaming through **USASwimming.org**. The preliminaries will be available free of charge on the **USA Swimming app**, while evening finals will be aired live on **Peacock**. Plus, don’t forget to tune in to NBC on Sunday for a highlight show at **2 p.m.** For more details, visit the [Liberty Flames Swimming & Diving Schedule Page](https://libertyflames.com/sports/womens-swimming-and-diving/schedule).
Similarly, fans can enjoy the **Bell Canadian Swimming Trials** via live results and video on **CBS Sports’ YouTube channel**.
### A Legacy of Excellence
This year marks the **14th consecutive year** that at least one Liberty athlete has showcased their talent on a national or international platform. Last season, Malia Francis and teammate **Heather Gardner** made waves at the **U.S. Olympic Team Trials**, while **Kamryn Cannings** took part in the Canadian trials.
### Competition Format
The **Toyota National Championships** will feature preliminary heats starting at **10 a.m. Eastern** daily. The top 24 times from these sessions will earn spots in the evening finals, beginning at **8 p.m. Eastern**.
– **Top 8** finishers secure a place in the **championship (A) final**.
– **9th-16th** place qualifies for the **consolation (B) final**.
– **17th-24th** place contenders will compete in the **bonus (C) final**.
Importantly, no team scores will be recorded during the championship.
This event is not just a competition; it serves as a trial for selecting **Team USA** for the **2025 World Aquatics Championships** scheduled for **Singapore** this summer.
### Spotlight on Individual Performances
**Aly Bozzuto** has made quite the impression in her freshman year, setting **program records** in the **100 breaststroke (59.17)**, **200 breaststroke (2:11.28)**, and **100 IM (57.21)**. Her exceptional performance at the **ASUN Championships** garnered her the title of **Most Outstanding Freshman Swimmer**, where she clinched victories in both the 100 and 200 breaststrokes while finishing second in the **50 freestyle**. Bozzuto’s remarkable achievements earned her a spot in the **2025 NCAA Division I Women’s Swimming & Diving Championships**.
**Malia Francis** from Rhinelander, Wisconsin, will also be a name to watch. She notched an impressive win in the **200 backstroke** at the recent ASUN Championships, earning an NCAA B cut time of **1:54.87**. Her prowess doesn’t stop there; she also placed fourth in the **100 backstroke** and is ranked third in program history for the **200 backstroke**. A seasoned competitor, Francis has participated in both the **2023 and 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials**, securing two career ASUN medals along the way.
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### **Key Events at the Toyota National Championships**
#### **Wednesday, June 4**
– **Women’s 200-Meter Backstroke** – **11:38 a.m. ET**
#### **Thursday, June 5**
– **Women’s 50-Meter Breaststroke** – **11:47 a.m. ET**
#### **Friday, June 6**
– **Women’s 100-Meter Breaststroke** – **11:42 a.m. ET**
#### **Saturday, June 7**
– **Women’s 50-Meter Freestyle** – **10:53 a.m. ET**
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### Spotlight on Kamryn Cannings at the Bell Canadian Swimming Trials
**Kamryn Cannings** will be competing at the **Bell Canadian Swimming Trials**, where she seeks to secure a spot for the **2025 World Aquatics Championships**. In this championship, the top two swimmers in each event who meet the **Aqua “A” standard** will represent Canada, with additional slots available for relays.
With an impressive track record, Cannings has vast national experience, having taken third place at the **2023 Canadian World Trials** in both the **100-meter butterfly (58.67)** and **50-meter butterfly (26.73)**. This rising star also showcased her talent at the **2024 Canadian Olympic Trials** and earned the title of **Most Outstanding Swimmer** at the ASUN Championships.
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### **Key Events at the Bell Canadian Swimming Trials**
#### **Sunday, June 8**
– **Women’s 100-Meter Butterfly**
#### **Monday, June 9**
– **Women’s 50-Meter Freestyle**
#### **Tuesday, June 10**
– **Women’s 100-Meter Freestyle**
#### **Thursday, June 12**
– **Women’s 200-Meter Freestyle**
– **Women’s 50-Meter Butterfly**
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As these remarkable athletes prepare for their national competitions, the anticipation builds within the Liberty community. Will they carve their names into the annals of swimming history? One thing is for sure—**the splash will be sensational!**
