BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana head swimming coach Ray Looze announced Friday (June 2) that recently graduated swimmer Noelle Peplowski has joined the IU coaching staff as an assistant coach for men’s and women’s swimming.
“It is an honor to have Noelle join our coaching staff,†Looze said. “She has been one of our all-time best athletes over the last five years, and she has the make-up, intelligence and foundation to become an outstanding coach.
“I believe her experiences in swimming will translate immediately into her coaching career. We are excited to have her continue to contribute to our Hoosier swimmers.â€
“I am thrilled to join the Indiana swimming and diving staff,†Peplowski said. “Spending the last five years as a student-athlete here have proved how special the environment is here in Bloomington. The culture, tradition of success and high expectations are unmatched.
“I want to thank Coach Looze along with the rest of the staff for providing this opportunity to continue my journey, now outside of the pool. I’m excited for the challenge. Go Hoosiers!â€
Following her fifth-year season at IU, Peplowski graduated this spring with a degree in sports marketing and management.
As a swimmer, Peplowski was an 11-time All-American. At her final NCAA Championships in March, she finished fifth nationally in the 200-yard breaststroke. This past season, she became the second-fastest woman in program history in the 200 breast with a 2:05.52, following only Olympian Lilly King. In February, she won her first-career Big Ten individual title in that event.
Peplowski helped the women’s team capture the Big Ten team title in 2019, her freshman season, and the Hoosiers have finished among the top three in conference each year since. She is a four-time All-Big Ten selection.
Peplowski’s sister, Anna Peplowski, will be a junior during the upcoming 2023-24 season. The siblings were teammates for each of the elder’s final two collegiate seasons.Â
