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Remembering Nick Rodionoff: Father, Husband, Mentor, Friend and Coach

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A photo of Nick and Carrie Rodionoff sits at the front of Stauffer Chapel on March 4, during a memorial for Nick. The Rodionoff family planned the memorial to honor Nick's life and time at Pepperdine. Photo by Abby Wilt An athlete, friend, father, coach and mentor — this was Nick Rodionoff. Nick coached the Pepperdine Women’s Swim and Dive team from 2000-2018, … [Read more...] about Remembering Nick Rodionoff: Father, Husband, Mentor, Friend and Coach

Pepperdine Women’s Swim and Dive Win Back-to-Back Championships

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Pepperdine Women's Swim and Dive team celebrates their second straight PCSC Championship on Jan. 21, at East Los Angeles College. The team defeated Azusa Pacific University by 400 points. Photo courtesy of Nolan Wang The Waves Swim and Dive team won the 2022-23 Pacific Collegiate Swim Conference, which took place at East Los Angeles College on Feb. 11, for the second year in … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Women’s Swim and Dive Win Back-to-Back Championships

‘Culture Wins Championships,’ Swim and Dive Secures First Championship in Program History

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Pepperdine Women’s Swim and Dive Team poses with the Pacific Coast Swim and Dive Conference Championship Trophy in St. George, Utah, on Feb. 19. The team broke multiple school records throughout the meet. Photo courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics It took 36 years and three straight second place finishes, but Pepperdine Women’s Swim and Dive team finally captured their elusive … [Read more...] about ‘Culture Wins Championships,’ Swim and Dive Secures First Championship in Program History

Women’s Swim and Dive Blows Azusa Pacific Out of the Water

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Pepperdine and Azusa Pacific compete in the last dual meet of the 2021-22 season Jan. 29. Pepperdine won 154.5 - 105.5 against Azusa. Photo by Ella Coates The Pepperdine Women’s Swim and Dive made waves yesterday in their win 154.5 - 105.5 against Azusa Pacific on Jan. 29. This was the team’s last dual meet before moving onto championships and postseason events. This was also … [Read more...] about Women’s Swim and Dive Blows Azusa Pacific Out of the Water

Swim and Dive Fueled by Past, Look to Claim Elusive Conference Championship This Season

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Paulina Holmberg competes in the 3-meter dive at the Rodionoff Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 9. Holmberg was the top diver for the Waves, taking third place. Photos by Landry Hendrick It’s been a shorter offseason than usual for the Pepperdine Women’s Swim and Dive team, who concluded their 2020-21 season in April and began the 2021-22 season on Thursday, Oct. 7, against San … [Read more...] about Swim and Dive Fueled by Past, Look to Claim Elusive Conference Championship This Season