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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
2024 graduate and Pitt swim athlete Jerry Chen competes at a swim tournament.

Pitt Swimming’s Jerry Chen receives Postgraduate Award from NCAA

By Conor Hutchison, Staff Writer • June 11, 2024

Since his arrival five years ago, Pitt swimmer Jerry Chen has made a mark as a big part of the men’s swim team. The NCAA hands out a postgraduate award to 126 student-athletes yearly who excel academically...

A member of Pitt's swimming and diving team goes up for air while swimming during a meet against Army in Trees Hall on Sept 22, 2023.

Pitt swim and dive competes on national stage this week

By Aidan Kasner, Senior Staff Writer • March 28, 2024

Pitt women’s swim and dive team traveled to Athens, Georgia, this weekend to compete in the NCAA women’s swim and dive championships. Four Panthers were present at the championships, with successful...

Pitt swimmers pose for the camera while cheering on teammates during Saturday’s swimming and diving meet against Georgia Tech.

Photos: Swim & dive competes against Georgia Tech

By Nate Yonamine, Senior Staff Photographer • November 7, 2023

Pitt swimming and diving competed in a meet against Georgia Tech on Saturday, Nov. 4, at Trees Hall.

Senior midfielder Chloe Minas (15) competes for the ball during Saturday night’s match against Boston College at the Petersen Sports Complex.

Weekend Sports Recap | Women’s soccer dominates again

By Mason Carter, Staff Writer • October 3, 2023

As the new month begins, the fall sports seasons are starting to heat up as they reach mid-season. Let's catch up on some Panthers action that fans missed this past weekend. Cross Country Pitt cross...

A member of Pitt's Swimming & Diving team mid stroke during a meet against Army on Friday in Trees Hall.

Photos: Pitt Swim’s opening meet against Army

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor • September 25, 2023

Pitt men's and women's swimming teams competed against West Point on Friday afternoon. The Panthers had a strong first meet at the Trees Pool.

A Pitt swimmer competes during the Western PA Invite.

Pitt men’s swim and dive struggles to stay afloat in NCAA championship

By Will Christie, Staff Writer • March 24, 2023
The Pitt swim team traveled to Minneapolis, Minnesota, for the NCAA Swim and Dive Championships. But the Panthers couldn’t quite keep up with the national competition, as they finished last in the 800 medley relay and second to last in the 200 medley relay.
A Pitt swimmer competes during a meet against Penn State and Notre Dame on Saturday morning.

Pitt swim and dive gets ready for new season, starts off strong in first meet

By Colm Slevin, Contributing Editor • November 4, 2022
Pitt swim and dive got off to a strong start in their first meet against Notre Dame and Penn State, with the men’s team taking second place ahead of the Nittany Lions. There is optimism amongst the swimmers, with their eyes set on NCAA births.
Pitt diver Amy Read.

Pitt swim and dive concludes season at NCAA Championships in Atlanta

By Richie Smiechowski, Senior Staff Writer • March 30, 2022
Three divers and one swimmer from Pitt went to the NCAA championships over the past two weeks in Atlanta, but none managed to make it past the preliminary stages of the competition.
A Pitt diver competes in the ACC Swimming and Diving Championships in Atlanta last week.

Pitt men finish ninth, women 11th at 2022 ACC Swimming and Diving Championships

By Alexander Ganias, Staff Writer • February 20, 2022
Pitt swimming and diving traveled to Atlanta last week to compete in the 2022 ACC Championship meet. The Panther men finished ninth and the women 11th, while Virginia’s women’s squad and NC State’s men’s squad won team titles.
Senior diver Amy Read, originally from Leeds, England, prepares to dive. Read broke Pitt’s record in women’s platform diving last year.

Swimming and diving international athletes embrace challenges of competing in America

By Richie Smiechowski, Staff Writer • January 18, 2022
Swimming and diving head coach John Hargis and the rest of his coaching staff haven’t hesitated to pursue international talent. Between the men’s and women’s teams, the rosters combine to have 13 international athletes from nine different countries — a significantly higher number than some other top programs across the country.
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