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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Freshman breaststroker Van Donkersgoed went from being on the Junior National team to nearly losing it all within a blink of an eye.

Men’s Swimming: Van Donkersgoed overcomes migraines to fulfill dream

April 8, 2013

For a stretch in his life, Van Donkersgoed was afraid of what tomorrow would bring. “My life was consumed by pain,” he said. “It was all about how am I going to get through the next day.” Donkersgoed...

Freshman Jordan Wilimovsky competes during the freestyle at home. Wilimovsky broke the Northwestern record in the 1,650 freestyle at the Big Ten Championships.

Men’s Swimming: Stephens, Wildcats finish strong at Big Ten Championships but fall to ninth place finish

March 3, 2013

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Coach Jarod Schroeder brought his team together before the preliminary races on the last day of the Big Ten Championships for one last meeting. He told them this final day was meant...

The Northwestern swim team released and later took down a video of several men’s swimmers dancing to the song “Harlem Shake.” The Harlem Shake dance has sparked several spin-offs.

‘Harlem Shake’ video of Northwestern men’s swim team goes viral, removed

February 12, 2013

The Harlem Shake has found its way to Evanston — for a brief moment, at least. The Northwestern men’s swimming and diving team released a video on Saturday of members of their team doing the Harlem...

Freshman Jordan Wilimovsky competes during the 1650-yard distance freestyle. Wilimovksy is undefeated during that event during this season.

Men’s Swimming: Wildcats split dual meet on Senior Day

February 5, 2013

After senior Charlie Rimkus came in second in the 200-yard butterfly, he refused to get out of the pool. He looked around the Norris Aquatics Center at all the Northwestern fans in the stands cheering...

Men’s Swimming: Wildcats can’t catch any breaks in Iowa City

January 28, 2013

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The seniors hoped Saturday’s meet with Iowa would become a lasting memory. Now, they are trying to make it a distant one after a 161-122 defeat in Iowa City. “We got to forget...

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