Tag: Swimming

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Manhattan University Swimming Kicks Off Season at Fairfield Invitational

MU men and women’s swimming teams started off the season at the Fairfield Invitational meet. GOJASPERS.COM / COURTESY Laili Shahrestani, Features Editor On Oct. 4, the Manhattan University women’s and men’s swimming teams kicked-off their first meet of the season at the Fairfield Invitational, located at Fairfield University in Connecticut. There, they were competing against five other universities including Fairfield University, Sacred Heart University, Southern … Continue reading Manhattan University Swimming Kicks Off Season at Fairfield Invitational

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Jasper Swimmers Return Home From MAACs

By Isaiah Rosario, Asst. Sports Editor  After a whirlwind season, both the men’s and women’s Jasper swim teams finished 9th in the 2022 MAAC Championship last week in Buffalo, New York. The women placed 9th out of 10 teams, and the men finished last of the teams that attended the event.  Being one of the smallest teams at the championships, the Jaspers were far from … Continue reading Jasper Swimmers Return Home From MAACs

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Dry and Hungry, the Women’s Swim Team Still Breaks Records

By Caroline McCarthy, Sports Editor Mackenzie Tuttle and Mary Segmuller, who goes by Teddy, are dominating Manhattan College swimming records — even without a pool.  With no pool facilities on Manhattan College’s campus, the Jaspers take a 15-minute trek to Riverdale Country School for their pool time from 6-8 pm. But by 7:15 pm, the team is dry and on their way back to campus.  … Continue reading Dry and Hungry, the Women’s Swim Team Still Breaks Records

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Swim Team Wins Big at Tri-Meet

by Caroline McCarthy & Nicole Rodriguez Sports Editor & Production Editor In their first win since 2019, the Manhattan College women’s swim team dominated against Kean University and St. Peter’s University last Saturday, Nov. 20.  The team, led by new coach Erick Rasmussen Jr. and captains Mackenzie Tuttle and Katelyn Hall, earned first place in a Tri-Meet against Kean University and St. Peter’s University. Manhattan, … Continue reading Swim Team Wins Big at Tri-Meet

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Valentine, Eight Other Past Swimmers Honored for MAAC 40th Anniversary

by Pete Janny & Nicole Fitzsimmons, Sports Editor & Asst. News Editor Manhattan swimmers and divers probably have the busiest schedule of all the student-athletes at the school. Finding the motivation to get up everyday at 5:30 a.m. for 6 a.m. practice is not easy, especially when the rest of your typical day consists of classes, more swimming, and then homework. The cycle repeats itself … Continue reading Valentine, Eight Other Past Swimmers Honored for MAAC 40th Anniversary

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Swimming and Diving Teams Break Records Galore at MAAC Championships

by C. GARRETT KEIDEL, Asst. Editor Over the long weekend of Feb. 14 through Feb. 17, the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams competed at the MAAC championships. During this competition, 22 school records were broken in 13 events between the men’s and women’s teams, which is the most they have ever done at a single meet in school history. At the end of the … Continue reading Swimming and Diving Teams Break Records Galore at MAAC Championships

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Lifelong Swimmer & Coach, Murtha to Lead Jaspers in the Pool

by ANTHONY DePINHO, Contributor Joe Murtha, an assistant coach for Manhattan College’s men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams has been elevated to head coach. The appointment hardly came as a surprise to someone who learned how to swim almost before he could walk. “I was probably about 6 months old when I started doing swimming lessons in a mommy-and-me type of class, and when I … Continue reading Lifelong Swimmer & Coach, Murtha to Lead Jaspers in the Pool

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Walter Olsewski Announces Retirement

It was supposed to be an ordinary bus trip for Manhattan College’s men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams, which embarked on their seven-hour journey to Buffalo, N.Y. on Feb. 9 for the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championships. As any regular long bus ride would go, some players stayed in their own small bubble, listening to music, while others opted to convene and talk with … Continue reading Walter Olsewski Announces Retirement

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Swimming and Diving to Return, Good Starts to Conference Play

Swimming and Diving The coaches’ preseason polls were announced by the MAAC for the 2015-2016 swimming and diving season. Manhattan’s men’s team was picked to finish eighth, a one spot improvement from last season’s poll. Women’s was selected to finish ninth in the conference. Both teams will travel to Pennsylvania for a matchup against Marywood to start their seasons on Oct. 10. Women’s Soccer Manhattan … Continue reading Swimming and Diving to Return, Good Starts to Conference Play