Elmira College Athletics

Carol Richards Gilbert '76, one of the most accomplished swimmers in Elmira history, earned Hall of Fame recognition after setting multiple program records. Her time of 2:13.8 in the 200M Freestyle (1974) remains one of the program's top marks. She also held records in the 100M and 200M Individual Medley, 50M and 100M Breaststroke, 100M Backstroke, and 200M Freestyle. Alongside teammate Linda Sherman '74, Richards helped rewrite nearly every record in Elmira College swimming history.

The 1972–73 team, coached by John Marshall, finished with a 12-1-1 record and placed fourth at the State Relays hosted by Cornell University. That standout team featured Richards, Sherman, Tish Orr '76, Jean Wyatt '74, and Faith Lamprey '74.