Wang’s performance gave momentum to a Crimson team that went on to finish the Championships in second place overall in the Ancient Eight. Overcoming injury to claim her first-place result, Wang left those in attendance stunned. But, for her teammates, Wang’s efforts in the title meet simply showcased what they already knew to be true about her.

“She’s such a fighter,” Johnson Restrepo said. “This girl is one of the greatest fighters I know of.”

“She pushed herself so hard for the team,” Schmitt said. “She did it for all of us. I hope she was proud of herself, because it was amazing.”

The Upland, Calif. native’s success wasn’t limited to the 400 IM, as she picked up two more podium finishes over the course of the meet. Wang claimed the bronze medal in both the 200-yard individual medley and 200-yard butterfly, as well.

Overcoming the obstacle of a broken back, Wang left with a broken record and a claim to back-to-back titles. Last weekend’s efforts speak not only to Wang’s skill within the pool, but also to her incredible resiliency far beyond it.

—Contributing Writer Meg Leatherwood can be reached at margaretleatherwood@college.harvard.edu.