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Dakota Weinman started swimming 12 years ago. Throughout his time on the CWRU swim team, he has found a group of teammates who push him and support him daily.

Second-year swimmer fights the pain to succeed

Niko Kamlet, Staff Reporter February 1, 2019

Dakota Weinman is a second-year student and swimmer on the Case Western Reserve University men’s swimming and diving team. He found his passion for swimming through an incredibly driven coach he has...

Athletic awards and recognition

Claire Nordt, Sports Editor February 1, 2019

CWRU women’s indoor track and field rank in top 25 for first time On Jan. 10, it was announced that the women’s indoor track and field team was ranked 25th in the United States Track and Field and...

The CWRU swimming and diving teams competed at SUNY-Geneseo over Martin Luther King Jr. weekend. Unable to secure a win, both mens and womens teams hold a 5-2 record for dual meets.

Spartan swimming sinks in New York

Riley Simko, Staff Reporter January 25, 2019

The Case Western Reserve University swimming and diving teams both lost to State University of New York at Geneseo (SUNY-Geneseo) on Martin Luther King Jr. Day this past weekend. The meet was pushed back...

Swimming and diving takes first to end semester

Riley Simko, Staff Reporter January 18, 2019

The Case Western Reserve University swimming and diving teams are starting the new semester on a high note. The Spartans ended last semester at the College of Wooster Invitational, coming in first...

In their first meet of the indoor season, the mens and womens track and field teams secured first place at the Sixth Annual CWRU Spartan Holiday Classic. The Spartans return to action Dec. 7 and 8 at the Kent State Golden Gala.

Sports briefs

Andrew Ford, Sports Editor December 7, 2018

Indoor track and field The Case Western Reserve University men’s and women’s indoor track and field teams both took home first place finishes at the Sixth Annual CWRU Spartan Holiday Classic on...

Swimming and diving wraps up winning semester

Riley Simko, Staff Reporter November 30, 2018

The Case Western Reserve University swimming and diving teams have made a splash so far this season. Both the women’s and men’s teams have won five out of their six meets in the current season. Most...

The mens and womens swimming and diving teams have started the season with two wins in their first three meets. They aim to continue that success in their next meet at University of Rochester.

Strong early start for swimming, diving

Andrew Ford, Sports Editor November 9, 2018

After their first three meets, the Case Western Reserve University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams each stand at 2-1 after a loss to Carnegie Mellon University and victories over John Carroll...

Second-year swimmer Jonathan Liu has developed a love for poker since coming to campus. He has also taught himself how to play piano in his free time.

Second-year swimmer finds his poker face

Nicholas Kamlet, Staff Reporter October 5, 2018

Jonathan Liu is a second-year swimmer who swims the breast and butterfly strokes. He loves swimming for the friendships he has formed through the sport and the time management it requires, which keeps...

Spartan swimming end season with 33rd place national finish

Veijay Raj, Staff Reporter March 25, 2016

Last Saturday, Case Western Reserve University men’s swimming and diving team finished its season in North Carolina at the 2016 NCAA Division III Championships. The five competitors made history for...

The Spartans struggled at the UAA but show plenty of promise for the future.

Swimming and diving fall at championships

Veijay Raj, Staff Reporter February 26, 2016

Last week Case Western Reserve University’s swimming and diving teams competed at the University Athletic Association Conference Championships in Webster, New York. In the eight-team competition, the...

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