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by Tim D. Murphy

Jan 25, 2010 Zac Ranta, Men's Swimming & Diving Zac Ranta is the Harvard COOP Athlete of the Week, for the week ending Jan. 24. Ranta placed first in three of the four diving events in a 2-0 weekend for the Crimson. The junior claimed the three-meter competition against Brown with a score of 331.88 and placed third in the one-meter. In Harvard’s 201-99 win over Boston University, Ranta swept both diving events. The Hales Corner, Wis. native earned a first-place finish in the three-meter with a score of 331.20 and completed the sweep by scoring 274.50 points in the one-meter, good for first-place. -- Timothy D. Murphy Head Coach of Men's Swimming Harvard University 65 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02163 office 617-495-2268 fax 617-507-0772

14 years, 3 months

The Season begins

by Tim D. Murphy

November 5, 2009 Dear Harvard Men’s Swimming and Diving Alumni, October was a productive month for the Men’s Swimming and Diving Team. We had 31 days of strenuous training, swam our first meet of the season and had some excellent swimmers decide that they want to attend Harvard next year. On Friday October 16, we traveled to Boston College for a scrimmage vs. BC. Our swimmers were tired as they swam a full practice in the morning, lifted weights in the afternoon and had an unusually late meet start time of 8pm. We saw several mentally and physically tough performances especially from our Freshmen swimmers. The divers were also very strong, finishing 1-2-4-5 on 1 meter and 1-2-3-5 on 3 meter. Zac Ranta won both events and qualified for the NCAA Zone Qualifying meet, and Freshman Michael Stanton and Sophomore Taylor Nickel both had a 2nd place, with each scoring over 290 in their highest finish. It looks to be a strong season on the boards this year. We next raced at our Annual Intra Squad Meet on Sat October 31. Junior Douwe Yntema, Sophomore Niall Janney and Freshmen Owen Wurzbacher had outstanding performances. The meet came down to the last relay with the Crimson team defeating the Black team by less than seven points. As of November 1, eight of our top recruits have committed to attend Harvard in the fall of 2010. We have an outstanding class of freestylers. Next fall we will have a minimum of seven swimmers who swim the 200 Free in 1:40 or below. We kick off our Dual Meet season with Texas A&M on Friday November 13 followed by Cornell/Dartmouth on November 14. The Texas A&M meet will begin at 11am. We’d love to have you attend. If you are unable, please check gocrimson.com for results and updates. On a final note, one of our goals is to preserve, organize and expand the written history of Harvard Men’s Swimming and Diving. There are so many great stories and facts about our program that should be accessible to all. Many items are currently stored at Blodgett and we could use your help review that material, and to add to it and help determine a method for display. If you are interested, please contact Coach Tyrrell . Regards, Tim -- Timothy D. Murphy Head Coach of Men's Swimming Harvard University 65 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02163 office 617-495-2268 fax 617-507-0772

14 years, 5 months

Thank you for your service to our country

by Tim D. Murphy

Freedom's Source It is the soldier*, not the reporter, who has given us the freedom of the press It is the soldier*, not the poet, who has given us the freedom of speech It is the soldier*, not the campus organizer who has given us the freedom to demonstrate It is the soldier*, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial It is the soldier*, who salutes the flag, who serves under the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag, who allows the protester to burn the flag Were it not for the brave, there would be no land of the free Author unknown /*Thank you to all the Men and Women Vets for your service to our country. */ -- Timothy D. Murphy Head Coach of Men's Swimming Harvard University 65 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02163 office 617-495-2268 fax 617-507-0772

14 years, 5 months

HMSD #1

by Tim D. Murphy

October 1, 2009 Dear Harvard Men’s Swimming and Diving Alumni, Thank you very much for your continued support over the years. We are grateful for your help in continuing the Harvard Men’s Swimming and Diving tradition and hope to live up to and exceed your expectations. The 2009-2010 season is off to great start! Our swimmers and divers are ready to push themselves to new levels of success with the goal of winning the 2010 Ivy League Championship. Several events have taken place in September that will help us move in this direction. Captain’s practices began as soon as swimmers returned to campus and recruiting for the Class of 2014 intensified throughout the month. Senior Co-Captains Tommy Gray and Alex Meyer established a culture of discipline, hard work, dedication and teamwork and brought the Freshmen up to speed quickly. Thirty prospective student-athletes spent a recruit weekend with our team over the second and third weekends of September. The feedback from all visitors was that attending Harvard is a special and unique opportunity but what truly separates us from other teams is the sense of friendship and trust within our team. I am sure you felt the same way during your tenure at Harvard. We are in a good position to land a solid and effective class of athletes. Please keep us in your thoughts. Midnight Madness took place at the stroke of midnight on October 1, our first official practice allowed by the Ivy League. Swimmers and divers joined together to sing “10,000 Men of Harvard” and perfect team cheers such as the HAKA, HIP-SAH, and others. The evening started with the coaching staff and team members establishing the Values, Goals and Expectations of the team. Sprint relays were swum in honor of each teammate, each swim meet and for each swimmer/diver’s family. The greatest round of cheers and applause was for the relay swum in honor of the Alumni. We wish you could have been here to see it. By the 2am finish everyone was ready to tackle the season (and go to bed). Ice Cream was served as swimmers left Blodgett and was a big hit. We will keep you posted as we move forward and please stay in touch with us. We are available to answer any questions and would love to hear what made your experience a success and special time in your lives. Our first meet of the season is Friday November 13 vs. Texas A&M at home. We’d love to have you attend. Please check-in with us from time to time at www.gocrimson.com Sincerely, Tim Murphy Keith Miller Kevin Tyrrell Head Coach Diving Coach Assistant Coach Men’s Swimming Men’s Diving Men’s Swimming 617-495-2268 617-496-8790 617-495-5213 tdmurphy(a)fas.harvard.edu Kdmiller(a)fas.harvard.edu tyrrell(a)fas.harvard.edu -- Timothy D. Murphy Head Coach of Men's Swimming Harvard University 65 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02163 office 617-495-2268 fax 617-507-0772

14 years, 7 months

25K Open Water World Championships

by Tim D. Murphy

_/*From the USA Swimming website*/_ In the men's race, 16-year-old Tennessean Sean Ryan earned an 11th place finish, with a time of 5:36:22.2. "I think I was out really well," said Ryan. "I underestimated how much energy I was using and then on the last 2 laps, the leaders pulled away and I just couldn't hang with them. I sort of ran out of energy. I think it's a great learning opportunity and I'm ready to try again soon." _*U.S. teammate Alex Meyer was poised to finish top-10, but was disqualified rounding the final buoy*_. The swimmers navigated through a choppy waters for more than five-and-a-half hours. A full beach of spectators looked on in Ostia. The crowd erupted into cheers when Italian swimmer Valerio Cleri won the men's race in 5:26:31.6. Australia's Trent Grimsey took second in 5:26:50.7 and Russian swimmer Vladimir Dyatchin was third in 5:29:29.3. /HMSD I spoke with Alex shortly after the race this morning. He was disappointed with his disqualification while in position for a top 5 finish. Overall he felt very good about his race. This was a tremendous performance for Alex competing in his first 25K and international meet. *Congratulations Alex! */ - Timothy D. Murphy Head Coach of Men's Swimming Harvard University 65 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02163 office 617-495-2268 fax 617-507-0772

14 years, 9 months

Harvard swimmers headed to Rome for FINA World Championships

by Tim D. Murphy

HMSD will have two representatives at the FINA World Championship in Rome in July *Senior Captain Alex Meyer will be representing the USA Open Water Team in the 25K. Swimmers were selected to the teams based upon their performance at the 10K USA Swimming Open Water National Championships in Forts Meyers, Florida. The open water events in Rome will take place July 19-25, in Ostia Lido di Roma in Ostia (Harbor of Ostia)* . *Sophomore Nicholas Tan will be representing his home country of Singapore. He will be swimming in the 50m fly, 100m fly, 100m free, 4x100 free, 4x200 free and 4x100 medley . Nick made the team at a qualifying meet in Singapore. * -- Timothy D. Murphy Head Coach of Men's Swimming Harvard University 65 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02163 office 617-495-2268 fax 617-507-0772

14 years, 10 months

Bill Jones Earns CoSIDA Academic All-America Status

by Tim D. Murphy

Bill Jones Earns CoSIDA Academic All-America Status Courtesy: Harvard Athletic Communications Release: 06/13/2009 *CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--*Former Harvard swimmer Bill Jones <http://www.gocrimson.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=41030&SPID=3654&DB_OEM_ID=9…> has been named to the /ESPN The Magazine/ Academic All-America men's at-large third team, the College Sports Information Directors of America announced this week. Jones graduated last week with a degree in organismic and evolutionary biology. He finished his career at the NCAA 2009 Championships, competing in the 100- and 200-yard butterflies, placing 28th in the 100 fly in 47.11 seconds. He earned 16 All-Ivy honors in his career, including four this season. The Fremont, Mich., native was a part of the victorious, league-record-setting 200 medley relay squad and the second-place 400 medley and 800 freestyle teams at the Ivy League Championships. He posted an individual runner-up finish in the 100 fly, beating the previous Ivy League record with his time of 46.12. Jones led Harvard to a second-place finish at the Ivy League Championships and in the league dual standings. He was a key factor in the Crimson's 2008 league championship. On the eve of commencement, Jones was presented with the John G. Reardon '60 Men's Award. This prize is presented annually to Harvard's senior varsity male athlete who exemplifies the qualities of excellent scholarship, character, leadership and athletic ability. Senior Emily Cross <http://www.gocrimson.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=41030&SPID=3654&DB_OEM_ID=9…> of the Crimson women's fencing team was named to the Academic All-America women's at-large third team. She and Jones are Harvard's 62nd and 63rd CoSIDA Academic All-America selections. Jones is the fourth Crimson men's swimmer to earn the honor, joining Paul Watson in 1990, Tim Martin in 2000 and James Lawler in 2005. The men's at-large program for Academic All-America includes the sports of fencing, golf, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, rifle, skiing, tennis and water polo. -- Timothy D. Murphy Head Coach of Men's Swimming Harvard University 65 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02163 office 617-495-2268 fax 617-507-0772

14 years, 10 months

Jones Presented With John G. Reardon '60 Men's Award at Senior Letterwinners Dinner

by Tim D. Murphy

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Reardon '60 Men's Award at Senior Letterwinners Dinner Bill Jones View larger <javascript:ViewPhoto('3561074','300','400','400','3561074');> Courtesy: DSPics.com Bill Jones ** *Men's swimming standout Bill Jones was presented with the John P. Reardon '60 Men's Award. Jones is a four-time All-Ivy League selection and a four-time competitor in the NCAA Championships, recording a pair of top 25 finishes as a junior.* *Harvard University Athletics* *2008-09 Senior Awards Presented June 3, 2009 at the Senior Letterwinners Dinner* *The Carroll F. Getchell Award*: Dom Pellegrini, Men's Ice Hockey In 1981, the Faculty Committee on Athletics voted to name the Manager of the Year Award, established in 1972, for the late Carroll F. Getchell, long-time business manager in the Department of Athletics. Each year the Department recognizes that manager in the senior class "who has best displayed integrity, courage, leadership, and ability" during his/her years of participation. *The William J. Bingham Award*: Michael Fucito (Westford, Mass.) Soccer & Chris Pizzotti (Reading, Mass.) Football First awarded in 1954, this award is given annually to that male member of the graduating class of Harvard College who, through integrity, courage, leadership, and ability on the athletic fields, has best served the high purpose of Harvard as exemplified by the late William J. Bingham '16, former Director of Athletics. *The Radcliffe Prize*: Sarah Vaillancourt (Sherbrooke, Que) Ice Hockey & Emily Cross (New York, N.Y.) Fencing This award was first established in 1975. It is awarded annually to that senior woman letterwinner who, through outstanding ability on the playing field and dedication to her sport or sports and qualities of leadership, best reflects the purposeful achievement of Radcliffe Alumnae in every field around the world. *The John G. Reardon Men's Award**: Bill Jones (Fremont, Mich.), Swimming Established in 1987, this award is named in honor of John P. Reardon, Jr., '60, Director of Athletics from 1977 to 1990. This prize is presented annually to the senior varsity male athlete who exemplifies the qualities of excellent scholarship, character, leadership, and athletic ability.* *The Harvard-Radcliffe Foundation for Women's Athletics Prize*: Emily Cross (New York, N.Y.) Fencing Established by the Harvard-Radcliffe Foundation for Women's Athletics, this prize was first presented in 1986 and is awarded annually to the senior woman who best exemplifies the qualities of excellent scholarship, character, leadership, and athletic ability. *The Francis H. Burr Scholarship*: Andrew Berry (Bel Air, Md.), Football & Anna Kendrick (Boston, Mass.) Heavyweight Crew First awarded in 1918, this award is a scholarship fund established in memory of Francis H. Burr 1909 by his friends. It is awarded to a senior who combines as nearly as possible, Burr's remarkable qualities of character, leadership, scholarship, and athletic ability. *The Mary G. Paget Prize*: Nicole Rhodes (Mendham, N.J.) Women's Soccer The Mary G. Paget Prize is awarded annually by the presidents of Radcliffe and Harvard in honor of Mary Guest Paget's many years of service as Director of Sports, Dance and Recreation at Radcliffe College. The prize was first established in 1975 and is awarded each year to the senior student who has contributed the most to women's athletics. *The Francis J. Toland Community Service Award*: Kylie Stone (South Deerfield, Mass.), Field Hockey This award was created in honor of former Senior Associate Director of Athletics Fran Toland, who retired in 2000 after 41 years of service to Harvard Athletics. The award is presented to the senior athlete who has made the most outstanding contribution to Harvard and its neighboring communities. *The John P. Fadden Award*: Brian McCafferty (Lexington, Mass.), Men's Ice Hockey This award was established in 1966 in honor of the late John P. Fadden's service as an athletic trainer and friend to Harvard athletes for many years. The award is given annually to a senior student (varsity, junior varsity or intramural) who has overcome physical adversity to make a contribution to his/her team. -- Timothy D. Murphy Head Coach of Men's Swimming Harvard University 65 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02163 office 617-495-2268 fax 617-507-0772

14 years, 11 months

Harvard Swimming Reunion Social

by Tim D. Murphy

**Reunions** To those of you having your 5th to 35th reunions, please join your fellow men's and women's swimming and diving team classmates at Grafton Street pub on June 5. What: Harvard Swimming and Diving reunion event When: Friday, June 5 from 5-7 PM Where: Grafton Street. Visit http://www.graftonstreetcambridge.com for specific location Why: A chance to specifically reconnect with swimming and diving classmates and meet alumni in other classes as well. Friends and family welcome! No RSVP required. Just look for the tables marked "Harvard Swimming and Diving" Coaches Steph Morawski, Tim Murphy and Keith Miller. /* **Please forward this email to anyone who may be interested */ -- Timothy D. Murphy Head Coach of Men's Swimming Harvard University 65 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02163 office 617-495-2268 fax 617-507-0772

14 years, 11 months

Jones Named to ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District First Team

by Tim D. Murphy

Jones Named to ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District First Team Courtesy: Harvard Athletic Communications Release: 05/21/2009 Bill Jones is an eight-time Ivy League champion. View larger <javascript:ViewPhoto('434927','300','400','400','434927');> Courtesy: DSPics.com Bill Jones is an eight-time Ivy League champion. *CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - *Senior Bill Jones <http://www.gocrimson.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9000&ATCLID=649061> of the Harvard men's swimming and diving team earned /ESPN The Magazine/ Academic All-District 1 at-large recognition for his effort in the pool and in the classroom as announced by CoSIDA Thursday. Jones, an organismic and evolutionary biology concentrator, was tabbed to the All-District first team. A native of Fremont, Mich., Jones received All-Ivy League first-team honors in the 200 medley relay and garnered All-Ivy second-team accolades in the 100 butterfly, 800 freestyle relay and 400 medley relay. He broke the previous Ivy League record in the 100 butterfly, touching the wall in 46.12, and also helped the 200 medley relay surpass the conference mark with a time of 1:27.61. Jones, a 16-time All-Ivy selection as well as an Academic All-Ivy League choice this year, qualified for the NCAA Championships in the 100 and 200 butterfly this season, taking 28th in the 100 fly with a time of 47.11. -- Timothy D. Murphy Head Coach of Men's Swimming Harvard University 65 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02163 office 617-495-2268 fax 617-507-0772

14 years, 11 months

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