Decades of Excellence

Dive into the rich history of Dartmouth Swimming. Each decade holds stories of triumph, camaraderie, and the enduring Big Green spirit.

The

1990s

"The Golden Era"
89 Memories
34 Contributors
7 Championships
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1994

Ivy League Championships Victory

The moment we clinched the title. Coach Johnson's face said it all - years of 5am practices had finally paid off...

MK Mike Kennedy '95
📖 1997

The Infamous Bus Ride to Princeton

What was supposed to be a 4-hour trip turned into an 11-hour odyssey. The stories from that night could fill a book...

SR Sarah Reynolds '98
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1991

Team Photo - Karl Michael Pool

Freshman year team photo. Half of us had no idea what we were getting into...

JT Jim Thompson '95
📖 1993

Coach Thornton's Last Season

After 25 years, Coach Thornton announced his retirement at the end-of-season banquet. There wasn't a dry eye in the room. He had built more than a swim program - he built a family. His final words to us: "Swimming fast is temporary. The bonds you've forged here are permanent. Take care of each other." To this day, the '93 squad still meets every five years...

DL David Liu '93
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1996

NCAA Qualifier - 200 Fly

The look of disbelief when I saw my time. Sub-1:50 seemed impossible...

AP Amy Park '97
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1999

Swim House Traditions

The legendary pasta dinners before every home meet. This kitchen saw some things...

CB Chris Bennett '00

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