University of Houston Athletics
Jimenez Named Big 12 Conference Co-Newcomer of the Week
10/11/2023 2:51:00 PM | Swimming & Diving
Freshman marketing major earns award after setting two program top-10 times on Friday
HOUSTON – University of Houston freshman Elizabeth Jimenez was named the Big 12 Conference's Women's Co-Newcomer of the week, the league office announced Wednesday afternoon. 
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Jimenez earned Houston Swimming & Diving's first Big 12 Conference honor as she set two program top-10 times in the 100 and 200-yard back events at the Dust Off Your Boots Invitational. She placed second in both events, posting a 55.30 in the 100-yard back and a 1:59.17 in the 200-yard back.
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AÂ native of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Jimenez also placed third in both the 400-free and the 200-yard medley relay.
Texas' Emma Kern also picked up Co-Newcomer of the Week honors.
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Jimenez will represent the Dominican Republic at the 2023 Pan American Games hosted in Santiago, Chile, on Oct. 20-Nov. 5, 2023.
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UP NEXT
From Friday through Saturday, Houston will split its squad with swimmers heading across town for the Rice Fall Splash while the divers host Idaho, Incarnate Word and North Texas at the Houston Diving Invitational at the CRWC Natatorium with action beginning at 10 a.m., each day.
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Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win in the Big 12. Click here to rise and be counted.
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JOIN the FREESTYLE FUND
Fans are invited to join the Freestyle Fund to support Houston Swimming & Diving. Freestyle Fund members provide financial support directly to Houston Swimming & Diving for needs beyond the program's operating budget. For more information, fans can click here.
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Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarSwim on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarSwim or on the team's Instagram page at @uhcougarswim.
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Jimenez earned Houston Swimming & Diving's first Big 12 Conference honor as she set two program top-10 times in the 100 and 200-yard back events at the Dust Off Your Boots Invitational. She placed second in both events, posting a 55.30 in the 100-yard back and a 1:59.17 in the 200-yard back.
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AÂ native of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Jimenez also placed third in both the 400-free and the 200-yard medley relay.
Texas' Emma Kern also picked up Co-Newcomer of the Week honors.
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Jimenez will represent the Dominican Republic at the 2023 Pan American Games hosted in Santiago, Chile, on Oct. 20-Nov. 5, 2023.
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UP NEXT
From Friday through Saturday, Houston will split its squad with swimmers heading across town for the Rice Fall Splash while the divers host Idaho, Incarnate Word and North Texas at the Houston Diving Invitational at the CRWC Natatorium with action beginning at 10 a.m., each day.
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SUPPORT HOUSTON RISEÂ
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win in the Big 12. Click here to rise and be counted.
Â
JOIN the FREESTYLE FUND
Fans are invited to join the Freestyle Fund to support Houston Swimming & Diving. Freestyle Fund members provide financial support directly to Houston Swimming & Diving for needs beyond the program's operating budget. For more information, fans can click here.
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STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarSwim on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarSwim or on the team's Instagram page at @uhcougarswim.
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