Rydze Overcomes ‘Obstacles’ to Shine
All joking aside about real and perceived “obstalcles,” Veronica Rydze has taken full advantage of her opportunity to be a student-athlete at the University of Iowa.
Hawkeyes Announce Team Captains
University of Iowa swimming and diving program announced its team captains for the men’s and women’s squads Tuesday. The program also officially began its training for the 2011-12 season.
Huber Wins USA Diving Mike Peppe Award
For the 11th time in his career, Indiana University head diving coach Dr. Jeff Huber was named recipient of the Mike Peppe Award by USA Diving.
Rydze Receives Glenn McCormick Award
University of Iowa diving coach Bob Rydze was honored with the Glenn McCormick Award last Saturday night at the United States Aquatic Sports awards banquet . The award is presented to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the sport of diving.
2011 IU Athletics Hall of Fame Class Announced
Indiana University will welcome six “contemporary” and 12 “pioneer” members to its Athletics Hall of Fame IU Vice President and Director of Athletics Fred Glass announced today. Celebrating its 30th induction ceremony, this year’s class brings the current roster of Hall of Fame inductees to 188.
Former Illini Swims English Channel to Support ALS Research
Former Fighting Illini men’s swimming captain Doug McConnell swam across the English Channel on Aug. 22 in support of the fight against ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
Vavra Named to USA Swimming National Team
Indiana University senior Allysa Vavra has earned a spot on the 2011-12 USA Swimming National Team thanks to an outstanding performance as the ConocoPhillips USA Swimming National Championships last month.
Former Wolverine Brunemann Named to USA National Team
Current Wolverines Dan Madwed, Sean Ryan and Ryan Feeley, as well as former swimmers Chris Brady (2007-10), Emily Brunemann (2006-07, ’09-10), Tyler Clary (2008-10), Davis Tarwater (2003-06), and Peter Vanderkaay (2003-06) were named to the USA National Team.
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Illini Swimmers Compete in Summer Events
Twenty-six members of the Fighting Illini Swimming and Diving team, including 21 returning and seven incoming student-athletes, competed in a number of events over the summer. Illini swimmers earned 11 first-place finishes, in addition to coming in second or third eight times.
Huber Named to Pan Am Games Coaching Staff
Indiana University head diving coach Dr. Jeff Huber was named to the U.S. staff for the 2011 Pan Am Games, USA Diving announced. The Games will take place Oct. 14-30 in Guadalajara, Mexico.