University of Connecticut Athletics
2019-20 Women's Swimming and Diving Roster
Grace Ali
- Position:
- Butterfly
- Height:
- 5-10
- Class:
- Sophomore
- High School:
- Duxbury High School
- Hometown:
- Duxbury, Mass.
2021: Team captain for the 2021-2022 season. Placed 2nd in the 200 butterfly and 200 free relay at Big East Championships in 2021. Finished 4th in the 100 butterfly at the Big East Championships in 2021.
2018-2019 (Freshman): Secured six individual wins during first season in Storrs. Captured wins in the 100 and 200 Fly at Southern Connecticut State meet (Oct. 20). Took the top spot in the 200 Fly with a time of 2:06.03 against Army (Oct 27). Snagged a first place finish in the 200 Fly vs. Boston College (Nov. 30).
Before UConn: Attended Duxbury High School in Duxbury, MA...Outstanding student athlete...Honor Roll student as well as a member of the Nation Honor Society and Spanish National Honor Society...Boston Globe All Scholastic, Patriot Ledger All Scholastic...Patriot League MVP and sportsmanship awards...Holds records in six events: 200 individual freestyle, 100 individual freestyle, 100 butterfly, 200 medley relay, 400 freestyle relay and 200 freestyle relay.
Personal: Daughter of Heather Ali...Has two sisters, Emily and Julia…Allied Health Sciences major.
