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The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Katie Hazelton is the new head diving coach and brings her experience to Pitt after working for the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games as diving technical operations manager. (Photo by Jordan Mondell | Contributing Editor)

Pitt swimming and diving signs 12 new athletes

By Joanna Li | Senior Staff Writer June 2, 2018

Pitt’s swimming and diving program announced 12 new additions to the upcoming 2018-19 season on Friday. These dozen athletes join the seven other members of the Class of 2018, announced last November. “We...

Senior swimmer Lina Rathsack earned silver in the 100-meter breaststroke at the ACC Women’s Swimming Championship this weekend. (Photo courtesy of Pitt Athletics)

Women’s swimming and diving breaks records at ACC Championships

By Trent Leonard | Staff Writer February 19, 2018

Despite being outperformed by eight of the 12 other teams, the Pitt women’s swimming and diving team showed significant signs of improvement, breaking 11 school records last weekend at the ACC Women’s...

Senior Meme Sharp will graduate as one of the greatest divers in Pitt’s diving program history. (Photo Courtesy of Pitt Athletics)

Q&A: Pitt diver Meme Sharp makes history

By Dominic Campbell | Staff Writer January 16, 2018

Finishing up her final season on the Pitt diving team, senior diver Meme Sharp will leave a legacy as one the greatest divers in the program’s history. Sharp has acquired a number of accolades and...

Katie Hazelton was hired as the new head coach of Pitt Diving in June. (Photo by Jordan Mondell | Contributing Editor)

Katie Hazelton brings fighting spirit to Pitt diving

By Trent Leonard | Staff Writer November 9, 2017

When an athlete suffers a severe, life-altering injury, it usually means the end of a career — time to hang up the jersey, pack up the gym bag and abruptly find a new way to pass the hours. Unless...

Pitt beat Miami, Michigan State and James Madison this weekend during the Pink the Pool meet at Trees Pool. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Senior Staff Photographer)

Weekend sports: volleyball splits matches, while men’s soccer faces shut out

By Kait French | Staff Writer October 30, 2017

This weekend was cold and rainy in Pittsburgh, but it didn’t stop the Panthers from taking to the field, pitch and pool in heated competition. While football conquered their second ACC team in a row,...

Junior Meme Sharp won another individual title in the 1m dive over the weekend.  Jordan Mondell | Assistant Visual Editor

Pitt swimming and diving trounced by Notre Dame and Virginia Tech

In Pitt’s second tri-meet of the season against ACC competitors Notre Dame and Virginia Tech, both the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams were unable to edge past their competitors. The...

Dominic Giordano was named ACC Diver of the Week for the second consecutive week | Jordan Mondell, Assistant Visual Editor

Swimming and diving splashes into new season

After a spring and summer full of changes for Pitt’s swimming and diving program — from the addition of new head coach John Hargis to $3 million in renovations to Trees Hall — the Panthers are in...

Pitt swimmers and divers prepare for Georgia championships

Pitt swimmers and divers prepare for Georgia championships

By Brandon Duerr / Staff Writer February 25, 2015

Dominic Giordano knew before his dive on Saturday that his win depended on nearly perfect form.His back 1 1/2 somersault and 3 1/2 twist earned him 97.35 points out of a possible 99 and ensured that he...

Music a critical aspect of athletes gameday rituals

Music a critical aspect of athletes’ gameday rituals

By Jessica Boddy / For The Pitt News February 3, 2015

The crowd in the Fitzgerald Field House was dynamic and lively the entire wrestling meet – fans feeding off of athletes, athletes feeding off of fans. While a deafening roar encouraged one wrestler,...

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