Pepperdine swimmers work through a lap during a practice in Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool on Sept. 29 to prepare for their upcoming season. Swim & Dive will begin their season Oct. 9 to host the Rodionoff Invitational. Photos by Griffin PilcherAlthough Pepperdine Swim & Dive rode a wave of success in the 2025-26 season, with a new season comes a clean slate.Looking to … [Read more...] about Swim & Dive Prepare to Make a Splash into 2026-27 Season
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Maile Sullivan Dives Deeper Into Swimming and Lifeguarding
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
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