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'Best choice I've ever made' - Former Auburn swimming champion Maggie Bowen

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AuburnTigers.com

AUBURN, Ala. - Maggie Bowen chose Auburn before any championships had been won. When Bowen decided to attend Auburn, the Tigers' swimming program was known mainly for its men's success.

After years of sacrifice and hard work, Bowen led Auburn to back-to-back women's national championships in 2002-03, helping change the narrative about Auburn's women's swimming program.

Maggie Bowen
"My years and leading up to the first national championship were really groundbreaking," Bowen said. "It changed the dynamic, and the whole country's view of Auburn swimming.

"We took it from a 'women's combined program, but the men are the main team,' to recognizing the women as really good.