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Squad pushes toward national ranking

Sophomore Cheffy Thomas competes in the 100-yard breaststroke during a meet against Union College on Feb. 4. The Bombers finished 32nd of 52 schools at the NCAA Championships.

The men’s swimming and diving team conquered illness to register its highest collective finish at the NCAA Championships in 15 years.

Late-season tactic sparks state title run

Freshman Jason Schoenfelder competes in the 100-yard breaststroke at the Ithaca Invitational on Feb. 18 in the Athletics and Events Center Pool. The Bombers finished with an overall record of 16—1 this season.

Since the beginning of its season back in October, the men’s swimming and diving team looked at winning its second straight Upper New York State Collegiate Swimming Association and Empire 8 Conference title as not only a goal, but an expectation.

Contrasting coaching styles propel Bombers’ success

Men’s swimming and diving Head Coach Kevin Markwardt applauds his team’s efforts during the Blue and Gold’s 204-96 victory against Union College in the Athletics and Events Center Pool.

The men’s swimming and diving team has found its yin and yang with its accomplished coaching duo.

Diving pair dreams big

Junior Martin Brown flips off the diving board during practice Tuesday in the Athletics and Events Center Pool. Brown made it to the next stage of qualifying for the NCAA championships with a score of 296.1 points.

When athletes on the men’s diving team are up on the board, the pool turns silent and they are left alone with their thoughts. After the meet ends, however, the conversations between senior captain Derek Rand and junior Martin Brown could help each diver make some loud statements at the end of this season. Both [...]

Powerful freshmen make early splash

Freshman Peter Knight swims the freestyle event during practice Monday in the Athletics and Events Center Pool. Knight finished ahead of three Bombers to take first place in the 50-yard freestyle against SUNY-Cortland on Nov. 5. KRISTINA STOCKBURGER/THE ITHACAN

The men’s swimming and diving team has added another strong group of freshman talent to this year’s squad that has already earned individual wins and contributed to the team’s winning streak.

Pooling their talents

Sophomore Jake Lichter swims backstroke during practice Friday in the Hill Center Pool. The Blue and Gold posted an overall regular season record of 15–1 this year and have won 10 consecutive meets dating back to Nov. 20. PARKER CHEN/THE ITHACAN

The men’s swimming and diving team has had a winning state of mind this season. At its next meet, that mind-set will be a perfect fit.

Prepared to make a splash

Sophomore Martin Brown dives in the South Hill squad’s 224–76 victory Saturday against University of Rochester in the Hill Center Pool. GRAHAM HEBEL/THE ITHACAN

There are members of the men’s swimming and diving team who are literally going head over heels for the team’s success this season — four, to be precise.


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