Pepperdine Women’s Swim and Dive season began Oct. 5 with a 101-47 loss to the San Diego State Aztecs at Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool. The Waves are coming off of back to back conference championships in the Pacific College Swim Conference. This year's team features 23 returning swimmers with nine newcomers, according to Pepperdine Athletics. The captains are senior … [Read more...] about Women’s Swim and Dive Set to Begin
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Tay Thomas: Making Waves in History
Pepperdine Women’s Swim and Dive senior Tay Thomas became the fourth fastest woman in history to complete the True Width Swim of Lake Tahoe on July 30. The marathon was a total of 12.3 miles, and Thomas finished with an unofficial time of 5:03.52, which is the fastest recorded time of 2023, according to Pepperdine Athletics. “It felt like I … [Read more...] about Tay Thomas: Making Waves in History
Planning Commission Votes to Cancel Malibu Triathlon
The Malibu Triathlon has been an annual event in Malibu for 37 years, according to their website. This year, its future is unclear due to a possible reroute and a missed deadline. Typically, the bike leg of the triathlon starts and ends at the Zuma Beach underpass, connecting Pacific Coast Highway with Busch Drive. Due to debris from flooding this … [Read more...] about Planning Commission Votes to Cancel Malibu Triathlon
Pepperdine Swim and Dive falls to Biola in return to Raleigh Runnels Pool
The Swim and Dive team cheer on their 400-yard breaststroke teammates during the Waves' matchup against Biola in Raleigh Runnels Pool on Saturday, March 13. Although the Waves put up a fight, they were defeated by the Eagles 105-100, dropping their record to 4-4. Photos by Ryan BrinkmanPepperdine's Swim and Dive team competed against Biola and Azusa Pacific on Friday, March 12, … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Swim and Dive falls to Biola in return to Raleigh Runnels Pool
Waves Swim and Dive Hires New Coach
Recent Pepperdine hire Ellie Monobe encourages the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos as she serves as associate head coach of the men's and women's programs. Pepperdine Athletics announced Monobe as the next head coach of the Waves' Swim and Dive program Aug. 8. Photo courtesy of Ellie MonobeThe Pepperdine Women's Swim and Dive program hired Ellie Monobe as its new head coach ahead of … [Read more...] about Waves Swim and Dive Hires New Coach
