Texas Rio Grande Valley Athletics

Lindsey Strachan '09 was a trailblazer for Washington and Lee women’s swimming, serving as a four-year letterwinner and senior captain who helped reestablish the program’s national prominence. The 2006 ODAC Rookie of the Year, two-time ODAC Swimmer of the Year and four-time All-ODAC selection, Strachan was instrumental in leading the Generals to three conference championships during her collegiate career. 

Finishing on the ODAC podium in over 20 events during her four-year career with W&L, Strachan amassed an impressive 15 ODAC titles—seven individual and eight relay wins—including a dominating championship performance in 2009. In her final league meet, the co-captain placed atop the podium in all five of her events where she claimed the 100 back, 200 back, and 200 fly titles, and contributed to victories in both the 200 and 400 medley relays to set four ODAC records at the meet. 

In 2009, Strachan became W&L's first women's swimming All-American in a decade, placing 11th in the 200 backstroke at the NCAA Championships to earn Honorable Mention All-America honors. She graduated as the school and ODAC record holder in the 100 backstroke (58.08), 200 backstroke (2:02.62), 200 medley relay (1:49.13), and 400 medley relay (4:00.28).