University of Delaware Athletics
Hall of Fame
Mary Pat Johnson
- Induction:
- 1999
- Class:
- 1982
MARY PAT JOHNSON
Women’s Swimming (1978-82)
The most honored female swimmer in University of Delaware history, Johnson led the Blue Hens to a dynasty that included two Eastern Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (EAIAW) Eastern regional titles, a ninth place AIAW national finish in 1981, and two undefeated dual meet seasons that began a school record 42-meet winning streak.
A four-year standout from Rockville, Md. for UD Hall of Fame head coach Edgar Johnson, Mary Pat is the only four-year All-American in Delaware women’s athletics history, earning 10 All-American citations during her career, including an AIAW national title in the 200 freestyle relay in 1981.
A 1981-82 co-captain, she held an incredible eight school records upon graduation, including marks in the 50 freestyle (24.84), 100 freestyle (53.82), 200 freestyle (1:58.54), and the 50 breaststroke (33.40).
During her career, Delaware posted dual meet marks of 8-2 in 1978-79, 13-1 in 1979-80, 13-0 in 1980-81, and 12-0 in 1981-82. At one point the Blue Hens won 42 straight dual meets, still the longest winning streak by any UD team in any sport.
She earned her degree from Delaware in 1982.
Women’s Swimming (1978-82)
The most honored female swimmer in University of Delaware history, Johnson led the Blue Hens to a dynasty that included two Eastern Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (EAIAW) Eastern regional titles, a ninth place AIAW national finish in 1981, and two undefeated dual meet seasons that began a school record 42-meet winning streak.
A four-year standout from Rockville, Md. for UD Hall of Fame head coach Edgar Johnson, Mary Pat is the only four-year All-American in Delaware women’s athletics history, earning 10 All-American citations during her career, including an AIAW national title in the 200 freestyle relay in 1981.
A 1981-82 co-captain, she held an incredible eight school records upon graduation, including marks in the 50 freestyle (24.84), 100 freestyle (53.82), 200 freestyle (1:58.54), and the 50 breaststroke (33.40).
During her career, Delaware posted dual meet marks of 8-2 in 1978-79, 13-1 in 1979-80, 13-0 in 1980-81, and 12-0 in 1981-82. At one point the Blue Hens won 42 straight dual meets, still the longest winning streak by any UD team in any sport.
She earned her degree from Delaware in 1982.
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