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