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SFU swimming deliver standout performances at NCAA Championship
March 17, 2017The swim team had a successful weekend in Birmingham, Alabama, where it took part in the NCAA championship. When talking to head coach Liam Donnelly, he said that, “On the men's side, we scored more points overall, and placed higher, than was predicted by the incoming rankings.” Similarly, on the women’s side, the team “improved our rank and total points from last season.” The standout performers for SFU at this year’s competition were Adrian VanderHelm, Mackenzie Hamill, and Jessie Gibson. They all had multiple all-American honours, which is given when you place in the top eight at the Championship.…
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SFU swimming looking to impress at NCAA Nationals
March 8, 2017By: Craig Wright Thirteen swimmers in total will make up Canada’s NCAA team, which will travel to Birmingham, Alabama for the meet, which begins on Wednesday. The team will look to build on the highly successful showing at…
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SFU swimming seizes the moment at Clan Cup
November 24, 2016The annual Clan Cup International on November 18–20 at the Margaret and Paul Savage Pool was a success for SFU, as the team led every day of the tournament. “The competition was very successful, with SFU winning the Clan Cup,”…
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Meet the Clan: Adrian VanderHelm
March 30, 2015[caption id="attachment_1964" align="alignnone" width="1313"] Only a freshman, Adrian VanderHelm is the first member of the men’s swim team to qualify for the National Championship. Image Credit: Brandon Hillier /The Peak[/caption] Adrian VanderHelm is the first member of SFU’s men’s swim…
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Clan swim team shows marked improvement at nationals
March 23, 2015[caption id="attachment_1720" align="alignnone" width="1500"] Adrian VanderHelm blazed a trail for the Clan’s future male athletes. Image courtesy of Burnaby Now.[/caption] SFU’s swim team made a strong statement during the NCAA Division II National Championships in Indianapolis, IN. From Wednesday, March…
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A month (or so) in review
January 6, 2015Cross country teams wrap up seasons at new heights [caption id="attachment_82363" align="alignnone" width="916"] Image Credit: Kyle Terwilegar[/caption] In November, for the first time in the NCAA, the women’s cross country team finished first place in both the Great Northwest Athletic…
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Meet the Clan: Dimitar ‘Mitko’ Ivanov
October 14, 2014Often, in sports, it all comes down to luck. Just the right break at the right time — a shot that goes in rather than hitting the post, for example — can mean the win. Luck can go the other…
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SFU’s swim teams aim for next level
September 29, 2014Entering their third year of NCAA competition, SFU’s swim teams have come a long way in a short time. The program, which started as one of SFU’s premiere teams, has been marred with ups and downs, but now looks to…
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