Sophomore swimmer Maile Sullivan poses with lifeguard equipment on Seaside Park Beach in New Jersey this summer. Sullivan said she officially became a certified lifeguard at 16 years old. Photo courtesy of Maile SullivanMaile Sullivan, Pepperdine Women's Swim and Dive sophomore swimmer, has spent most of her life making a splash — but not always in the pool.After growing … [Read more...] about Maile Sullivan Dives Deeper Into Swimming and Lifeguarding
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Pepperdine Athletics Officially Hires Swim/Dive Head Coach
Dan Marella, Swim/Dive head coach, leans down at Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool on Oct. 2, 2024 to talk to his swimmers during the Rodionoff Invite. Marella has been with the program since September 2022, according to Pepperdine Athletics. File photos by Mary Elisabeth ('25) Editor's Note: This article was updated March 17, 2026. The update included quotes from Dan … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Athletics Officially Hires Swim/Dive Head Coach