Splashing around in the pool as a kid was the start of a swimming career that would continue throughout college for Niklas Andersson. “I’ve been swimming my whole life. I played a couple of other team sports as a kid, but swimming appealed to me the most,” said Andersson, junior finance major. Originally from Sweden, […]
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Athlete of the Week: Arianna Sunyak
Muhammad Ali once said, “I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.” Like Ali, Arianna Sunyak, captain of the women’s swimming team, hates mornings, but she stills wakes up every morning to go to practice because she believes hard work […]
Atheletes of the week: Erin Black & Oskar Nordstrand
NSU swimmers Erin Black and Oskar Nordstrand, both seniors, had never met until they transferred to NSU in the fall of 2011. Since then, the brother-sister-like duo has found their groove. The two not only train and go to school together, but they also share an apartment and almost identical schedules.
Coach’s Corner: Hollie Bonewit-Cron
For Hollie Bonewit-Cron, swimming isn’t just her job it’s her passion. The NSU Swimming and Diving team head coach is a trailblazer and inspiration to her swimmers
Swimming and diving ready for nationals
On Feb. 18, both the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams celebrated a conference championship. Both teams led from day one of the meet and were able to hold off the opposition for victories. With conference championships under their belts, both teams are focused for nationals, which are scheduled to take place March 14-18.
Swimming and diving team excited to compete for SSC championship
From Feb. 15-18, both the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams will compete at the Sunshine State Conference championship in Clearwater, FL. The men will look to defend their conference crown, while the women hope to capture their first conference title in program history.
Player profile: Ash Dougan
Dougan said that swimming competitively is much tougher than most people realize.
Swimming and Diving: Short but sweet history
“I think our athletes did a phenomenal job of getting in shape over the summer, and it showed coming into this fall, and our performances in practice only helped them in their meet,” she said.
Swim teams end inaugural season with top-25 ranking
The men’s and women’s swimming teams concluded their first season at the Sunshine State Conference Swimming Championships Feb. 17-20.
Sharks prepare to explore uncharted waters
The NSU men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams are ready to jump into their inaugural season.