1979 AIAW National Championships
March 15-17, 1979
Trees Pool
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Penn.
Prior to the NCAA's sponsoring of women's championship events, the UF women ranked among the nation's top competitors as a member of the AIAW (Association for Intercollegiate Athletic for Women) from 1972 to 1982. In AIAW competition, Florida finished in the top-five six out of eight times, while winning the 1979 title. While a part of the AIAW, UF won a total of 15 event titles.
Final Team Standings
| 1. Florida | 513 |
| 2. Arizona State | 508 |
| 3. Stanford | 495 |
| 4. Texas | 339 |
| 5. North Carolina | 290 |
| 6. Southern California | 266 |
| 7. North Carolina State | 253 |
| 8. Houston | 244 |
| 9. UCLA | 209.5 |
| 10. South Carolina | 164 |
UF Individual Champions
| Renee Laravie | 100 Breast |
| 800 Free Relay | |
| Suzanne Ackum | 800 Free Relay |
| Elene Jones | 800 Free Relay |
| Brenda Borg | 800 Free Relay |
