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Updated November 6, 2009 4:00 AM
On Wednesday afternoons at Penn State men's swimming practice, while most swimmers are in the pool, the distance swimmers are contorting, bending and stretching their bodies and limbs every which way.
Sweat the small stuff.
Penn State men's swimming coach John Hargis said in order for the Nittany Lions to get better, they must work on the little things in swim meets, like coming into and getting out of the walls in order to improve as a team.
Updated November 5, 2009 4:00 AM
Updated November 2, 2009 4:00 AM
For the first time in this young season, the Penn State men's swimming team swam a 16-event meet.
Updated October 31, 2009 7:48 PM
The Penn State men's swimming and diving team was defeated by Virginia Tech 184-116 Saturday in a meet held at War Memorial Pool in Blacksburg, Va. Updated 7:48 PM
Updated October 30, 2009 4:07 AM
The last time the Penn State men's swimming team had a meet against Virginia Tech, things did not go in the Nittany Lions' favor.
Updated October 26, 2009 4:00 AM
As soon as senior Dan Fimbianti left the platform and shattered the surface of the water in the 400-yard medley relay, it became clear it was Penn State's race to lose.
It was the first time the team competed in the event this year, but the Penn State men's swimmers weren't worried.
Updated October 23, 2009 4:47 AM
The Penn State men's swimming team will not be caught off guard on Saturday.
Updated October 12, 2009 4:00 AM
The roar of "blue, blue, blue" from one side of the pool reverberated through the rafters.
Updated August 27, 2009 4:48 AM
When assistant coaches David Griffore and Jake Shellenberger left the Penn State swimming program in mid-July, head coach John Hargis began his search.
Updated July 7, 2009 4:52 AM
Patrick Schirk, a Penn State alum, finished eighth in the 100m backstroke finals at the 2009 World University Games held in Belgrade, Serbia on Monday.
Updated March 30, 2009 4:00 AM
Coach John Hargis knew this year's NCAA Championship meet would be the fastest such meet in history.
Updated March 28, 2009 1:57 PM
Senior swimmer Pat Schirk placed 16th in the 100-yard backstroke at the NCAA Championships Friday. The finish was good enough to earn honorable mention All-American for Schirk. Updated 1:57 PM
Updated March 26, 2009 4:00 AM
When Pat Schirk won the NCAA Championship in the 200-yard backstroke last season, he became the first swimmer in Penn State history to become a national champion.
Updated March 25, 2009 4:50 AM
In his final collegiate swim meet, senior Vince Reydams will be leading off two relays. His teammates wouldn't want it any other way.
Updated March 19, 2009 4:00 AM
In the midst of their final off-stretch of the season, the five NCAA qualifying members of the Penn State men's swim team are utilizing an unfamiliar approach to ensure they are ready for the most important meet of the season.
Updated March 5, 2009 4:00 AM
The number of swimmers and divers still competing for Penn State has dwindled in recent weeks as the postseason has advanced.
Updated March 2, 2009 4:00 AM
In a meet highlighted by individual performances, the Penn State men's swimming and diving team placed seventh at the Big Ten Championship.
Updated February 26, 2009 4:48 AM
With the coaching staff preaching about the importance of Big Tens early and often this season, it's not surprising that the Penn State men's swimming and diving team is ecstatic to finally step into the spotlight and up to the blocks.
Updated February 20, 2009 4:48 AM
Bouncing up and down on an adjacent diving board with his hands raised above his head, veteran diving coach Craig Brown made his passion for diving clear at afternoon practice this week.
For senior swimmer Tim Williams, his dominant senior season has opened his best chance to become a Big Ten champion.
Updated February 18, 2009 4:48 AM
Brian Alden came into this season as a coveted sprinting recruit with an opportunity to make an immediate impact on the men's swimming team.
Updated February 11, 2009 4:45 AM
For all of his accomplishments over the last four years, senior swimmer Pat Schirk is missing one title from his resume -- Big Ten champion.
Updated February 9, 2009 4:46 AM
Pat Schirk had just finished his exhibition in the 200-yard backstroke and leaned forward to check the scoreboard. He raised his hand in victory before climbing out of the pool, having just set a McCoy Natatorium record in his final meet at home.
For one last time, the eleven seniors on the Penn State men's swimming team got to swim in front of a home crowd. And while the team defeated its foe St. Bonaventure, the main focus of the day was the seniors.
Updated February 6, 2009 3:21 PM
After months of arduous practice schedules and demanding road meets, the men's swimming and diving team finally has an opportunity to use its comfort level at the McCoy Natatorium to its advantage.
Of the nine meets scheduled on the Penn State men's swimming and diving team's schedule, only one is highlighted as a home date. When the swimmers take the pool this afternoon, it will be the first time all season they will compete in front of a friendly crowd.
Updated February 2, 2009 4:00 AM
When the Penn State men's swimming team arrived in Columbus, Ohio, it found two well-rested rivals awaiting them. To make matters worse, Michigan and Ohio State were competing in specially designed swimsuits meant to increase their speed.
Updated January 29, 2009 4:00 AM
With only four weeks until the Big Ten Championships, the Penn State men's swimming team has started its final training cycle. This final cycle is meant to start resting the swimmers' bodies as they look toward the end of their season.
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