Danni Swihart of Jackson, Michigan (Hanover-Horton HS) made history when she began her Iowa Hawkeye career as a member of the Recruiting Class of 2023. She is the first girl wrestler from Michigan to compete at a Division I program and the first to compete in the Big Ten.
At the Michigan state tournament Swihart placed third as a freshman, fourth as a sophomore, won a state title as a junior and placed second as a senior this past season.
Swihart competed at Junior Nationals (144) and U20 Nationals (62 KG/136 lbs.) but did not place.
Swihart was named Academic All American and named Team Captain and Team MVP.
In the new roster Swihart is listed at 138 lbs.
Welcome aboard Danni Swihart.
It is great to be an Iowa Wrestling fan.
Go Hawks!
