The 1979 NCAA Men's Division I Swimming and Diving Championships were contested in March 1979 at the Cleveland State University Natatorium at Cleveland State University in Cleveland, Ohio at the 56th annual NCAA-sanctioned swim meet to determine the team and individual national champions of Division I men's collegiate swimming and diving in the United States.
| 1979 NCAA Division I Swimming and Diving Championships | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Host city |  Cleveland, Ohio |
| Date(s) | March 1979 |
| Venue(s) | CSU Natatorium Cleveland State University |
← 1978 1980 → | |
California topped the team standings for the first time, the Golden Bears' inaugural national title.
Team standings edit
- Note: Top 10 only
- (H) = Hosts
- (DC) = Defending champions
- Full results[1]
| Rank | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
 |
California | 287 |
 |
USC | 227 |
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Florida | 224 |
| 4 | Tennessee (DC) | 221 |
| 5 | UCLA | 197 |
| 6 | Auburn | 160 |
| 7 | Indiana | 104 |
| 8 | Alabama | 90 |
| 9 | SMU | 78 |
| 10 | Michigan | 61 |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "NCAA Men's Division I Swimming and Diving Championship" (PDF). NCAA. NCAA.org. pp. 7–9. Retrieved September 18, 2016.