Diane Lowder (2002) - Richmond Athletics Hall of Fame

Diane Lowder

Induction:
2002
Class:
1982

Diane Lowder is one of the most decorated women's swimmers in Richmond program history. A three-year varsity letterwinner, Lowder earned All-American honors from 1980-82. At the time of her collegiate career, Lowder set nine individual records and three relay records. Going into the 2001-02 season, Lowder still ranked among the top-10 in the 500-yard free, 1,000-yard free and the 1,650-yard free. Following her swimming career, Lowder served as an assistant coach during the 1986-87 season. She received a Certificate of Merit from the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame. Following her career at Richmond, Lowder practiced law for 10 years before returning to the University of Richmond as its Director of Planned Giving.