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
Women’s Swim and Dive Chasing Swells of Success in 2025
Dominance in the water isn’t new for Pepperdine Women’s Swim and Dive team – it’s becoming program tradition. After securing their third conference title in the past four years with the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) championship, the Waves want to continue building the legacy down at Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool. “We're just very fortunate, and we are very … [Read more...] about Women’s Swim and Dive Chasing Swells of Success in 2025
Pepperdine Swim and Dive Named CSCAA Scholar All-America Team for 19th Consecutive Semester
For the 19 consecutive semesters, the Pepperdine Women’s Swim and Dive team has once again proven that excellence extends beyond the pool.The swim and dive team has been recognized by the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) as a Scholar All-America Team, an honor awarded to programs that achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. With an … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Swim and Dive Named CSCAA Scholar All-America Team for 19th Consecutive Semester