The Cornell Daily Sun (https://cornellsun.com/tag/swimming-and-diving/)
“The team really came together well this season, and as a result we saw a lot of successful seasons both individually and as a team,” said head coach Wes Newman ’09.
The impressive incoming class includes state medalists, record-holders, national team competitors and a recipient of the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award.
Evdokimov made an immediate splash in his freshman season, only to miss the cutoff for nationals by a slim margin.
“I’m excited for [nationals]. It’s an exciting meet because it’s at a much bigger stage and it’s something that all of the top swimmers in the country get to go to.”
“I’m fortunate enough because I really don’t have to lead much of my team, as they all are very driven individually.”
“Keeping our foot on the gas is something I think this team will be good at.”
Varsity swimmer Jordan Berger weighs the costs and benefits of being a varsity athlete.
“The fact that Alex swam his fastest races in prelims, securing himself a position in his final races, is very important and is a good thing.”
Evdkoimov is a three-time Ivy League champion in both the 100 and 200 breaststroke.
“We were definitely really happy to beat Brown, especially because before the final day it was still very close.