Junior Mike Lanz and sophomore Emma Paulson each earned First-Team All-America honors in two events, while five other swimmers earned Honorable Mention recognition.
7 swimming and diving athletes earn All-America honors
Tommie spotlight: Mariann Kukielka
Senior Mariann Kukielka’s resume got a little bit longer after she was voted the 2015 Tommie Award winner.
Swimming and diving places 1st, 2nd in MIAC Championships
The St. Thomas men’s swimming and diving team claimed the team crown at the 2015 MIAC Championships this weekend, and the women’s team finished in second place behind Gustavus.
Kukielka receives 2015 Tommie Award, 1st female in 14 years
Senior Mariann Kukielka was named the winner of the 2015 Tommie Award Thursday, becoming the first female recipient of the award in 14 years.
Finalists for 2015 Tommie Award announced
Seniors Chad Berg, Mariann Kukielka and Harrison Aslesen have been named finalists for the 2015 Tommie Award.
2015 Tommie Award nominee: Mariann Kukielka
Mariann Kukielka is from Shoreview, Minnesota. She is on the swim and dive team, the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, Delta Sigma Pi and serves as a first year commuter adviser. She also volunteers with Special Olympics Minnesota and Junior Achievement.
Swimming, diving teams compete in weekend meets
The St. Thomas men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams competed against both Carleton and St. Olaf this weekend.
Talented swimming and diving teams take to the pool
When the St. Thomas men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams begin their season Friday, a new coach will be at the helm for the Tommies.
6 earn All-American honors at NCAA swim and dive meet
All six St. Thomas swimmers who advanced to the NCAA Division III Championship Swim and Dive meet earned All-American honors in longtime coach Tom Hodgson’s final meet.
The Locker Room with Tom Hodgson — Dec. 12, 2013
Swimming and diving coach Tom Hodgson, junior Mariann Kukielka and sophomore Chris Tri join reporter TommieMedia in The Locker Room.
Kukielka breaks all-time MIAC record, Tommies’ strong in Freeman meet
In her freshman season, Mariann Kukielka broke the All-MIAC 100-fly record with a 57.07; Now a junior, she slashed that record Saturday with a speed of 56.63.