World Record Holders - Stanford Women

Stanford Swimming has had a number of accomplished swimmers throughout its history. Gathered here are members of a very elite group of swimmers-- world record holders


Janet Evans Seven-Time World Record Holder	Jenny Thompson Four-Time World Record Holder	Julia Smit Three-Time World Record Holder	Jo Harshbarger Three-Time World Record Holder

Women	1958	Christine Von Saltza	200-meter backstroke (2:37.4)
Women	1960	Christine Von Saltza	400-meter Freestyle (4:44.5)
Women	1972	Jo Harshbarger	800-meter Freestyle (8:53.83)
Women	1973	Jo Harshbarger	1500-meter freestyle (16:54.14)
Women	1974	Jo Harshbarger	800-meter Freestyle (8:47.5)
Women	1978	Linda Jezek	200-Meter Backstroke (2:11.93)
Women	1987	Janet Evans	400-Meter Freestyle (4:05.45)
Women	1987	Janet Evans	800-Meter Freestyle (8:22.44)
Women	1987	Janet Evans	1500-Meter freestyle (16:00.73)
Women	1988	Janet Evans	400-meter Freestyle (4:03.85)
Women	1988	Janet Evans	800-Meter Freestyle (8:17.12)
Women	1988	Janet Evans	1500-Meter Freestyle (15:52.10)
Women	1989	Janet Evans	800-Meter Freestyle (8:16.22)
Women	1992	Jenny Thompson	100-meter freestyle (54.48)
Women	1999	Jenny Thompson	100-Meter Butterfly (57.88)
Women	2000	Jenny Thompson	400-Meter Medley Relay
Women	2000	Jenny Thompson	400-Meter Freestyle Relay
Women	2004	Tara Kirk	100 scm breaststroke (1:04.79)
Women	2008	Julia Smit	400 scm IM (4:25.87)
Women	2009	Julia Smit	200 scm IM (2:04.60)
Women	2009	Julia Smit	400 scm IM (4:21.04)