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The Ring-tum Phi

Emily Rollo, ‘17, set both the school and ODAC record in the 200 backstroke. Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.

Victory! Men’s swimmer wins NCAA title and women’s swimmer named All-American

Thetford brought home W&L's first men's swimming NCAA title in eight seasons
Caroline Blackmon
March 28, 2016
Sarah Schaffer, ‘16, has been named to the Second Team All-ODAC Team each of her three seasons as a General. This year, she hopes to make the jump to first team. Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.

Swim team duels cross-town rival in preparation for ODACS

Women’s swim team ready to race for ninth consecutive conference title despite snowstorm schedule changes
Emily Cook
February 1, 2016
Photo courtesy of 
W&L Sports Information.

General of the Week: Noah Schammel

Swimmer Noah Schammel, ‘18, played a pivotal role in the Generals’ decisive 156-97 win over Catholic, winning two individual races. He currently holds the fastest times for the Generals this season in both the 100-yd. butterfly and 200-yd. butterfly. Schammel sat down with us at the Phi to discuss the season, his favorite activities outside of the pool and more.
Matt Kaminer
January 27, 2016
Photo Courtesy of W&L Sports Information.

General of the Week: Tommy Thetford

Tommy Thetford, ‘17, was recently named the D3swimming.com Men’s Swimmer of the Week after a dominant performance in the team’s meet against Centre College. He has also qualified for the 2016 Olympic Trials in Omaha. Thetford took some time out of his schedule to speak with the Ring-tum Phi this week about swimming, school and more.
Conor Habiger
October 26, 2015
Katie Gardner,  ‘18, won two individual events.
Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Information.

Swimming kicks off season: women’s

Women’s swimming beats Centre 158-98
W&L Sports Information
October 12, 2015
Brennan Haley,  ‘17, won the 100-yard backstroke in 55.60.
Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Information.

Swimming kicks off season: men’s

Men’s swimming beats Centre 157-91
W&L Sports Information
October 12, 2015
W&L’s Thetford to compete at Olympic Trials next summer

W&L’s Thetford to compete at Olympic Trials next summer

Tommy Thetford, ‘18, discusses his rigorous training regimen and his anticipation of the 2016 Olympic Swimming Trials
Mac Trammell
September 14, 2015
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