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Maile Sullivan Dives Deeper Into Swimming and Lifeguarding

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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

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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

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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

Women’s Swim and Dive Set to Begin

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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