GREENSBORO, NC – Johns Hopkins sophomore Mikayla Bisignani is the recipient of the Elite 90 award for the 2019 NCAA Division III Women's Swimming & Diving Championship it was announced tonight.
 
Bisignani carries a 4.00 cumulative GPA as a double major in molecular and cellular biology and psychology. She was presented with the award during the championship banquet at the Greensboro Coliseum Special Events Center. Bisignani is the fourth Johns Hopkins athlete to win the award and the second swimmer, joining Alex Ladd (2012-13).
 
The Elite 90, an award founded by the NCAA, recognizes the true essence of the student-athlete by honoring the individual who has reached the pinnacle of competition at the national championship level in his or her sport, while also achieving the highest academic standard among his or her peers. The Elite 90 is presented to the student-athlete with the highest cumulative grade-point average participating at the finals site for each of the NCAA's championships.
 
Eligible student-athletes are sophomores or above who have participated in their sport for at least two years with their school. They must be an active member of the team, traveling and a designated member of the squad size at the championship. All ties are broken by the number of credits completed.
 
The NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships begin on Wednesday at 10:00 am with the 500 Free prelims. Fans can watch the championships here:  https://www.ncaa.com/liveschedule/2019/03/20