University of New Hampshire Athletics
2026-27 Women's Swimming and Diving Roster
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Lydia Hart
- Height:
- 6-1
- Class:
- Junior
- Position:
- Distance Free
- High School:
- Cornwall Collegiate and Vocational School
- Hometown:
- Cornwall, Ontario
- Major:
- Justice Studies, Sociology
At UNH
Hart earned America East Most Outstanding Swimmer and America East Rookie of the Year honors in 2024-25 after arriving at UNH following an accomplished international career that included representing Canada at the 2022 Junior Pan Pacific Championships and competing at three Canadian Olympic Trials.
Before UNH
Hart is a native of Cornwall, Ontario, Canada, and graduated from Cornwall Collegiate and Vocational School in 2024.
An accomplished international swimmer, Hart represented Canada at the 2022 Junior Pan Pacific Championships and competed at the 2022, 2023 and 2024 Canadian Olympic Trials.
Personal
Born in Cornwall, Ontario, Canada. Daughter of Chad Kilger and Jana Hart. Has a sister, Kennady, and a brother, Kaden.
Hart is majoring in sociology and justice studies with a minor in forensics. She hopes to attend graduate school and pursue a career as a forensic anthropologist.
Athletically, her goal is to earn a podium finish in the mile at the NCAA Championships. Beyond academics and athletics, she hopes to one day have a large family and live on a farm.
Athletics are a family tradition. Her father, Chad Kilger, played in the NHL.
Outside the pool, Hart enjoys reading, thrifting and camping. Her favorite book is The Silent Patient, her favorite movie is 10 Things I Hate About You, and her favorite television show is Grey's Anatomy.
Why UNH?
"I love the people at UNH because it feels like a family away from home. The campus is beautiful, and I enjoy being close to both the beach and the mountains."
Fun Fact
Hart says she can fall asleep almost anywhere.
Sunday, April 25
Sunday, April 25
Saturday, April 24
Thursday, April 22
