Golden Gophers Kelci Bryant and Danielle James were honored with Big Ten swimming and diving athlete of the week awards after impressive performances last week.

Bryant, a junior, was named the Co-Big Ten Diver of the Week sharing the honor with Ohio State’s Katie Bell. Both won national titles at last week’s U.S. Diving Winter National Championships. Bryant defended her 1-meter springboard title and placed sixth on the 3-meter board. Bell won her title on the synchronized 10-meter platform. This is Bryant fourth Diver of the Week honor this season.

James, a freshman, won three events and finished second in another while leading the Gophers at the Minnesota Challenge last weekend. James swept the breaststroke events, winning the 100-yard race in a time of 1:03.56 and the 200-yard event in 2:20.67. She was also part of the champion 200 medley relay. James added a runner-up showing in the 200 individual medley in a time of 2:05.85.