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McCormick returns to dive team fresh from Olympics

ASU students and fans should come out to watch the amazing talent that is Riley McCormick. It’s a treat to be able to watch an Olympic athlete excel at their craft.

By Ross Dunham | September 6, 2012

Devil Dish: July 16

After the electrifying performances seen from some of the world's best athletes in China in 2008, the pressure is on for these incredibly talented stars.

By Trevor Paxton | July 15, 2012

Fourteen current and former Sun Devils representing five countries in Olympics

There will be a total of 14 people with ties to ASU at the Olympic Games. The Sun Devils will be represented via five countries, one current athlete, nine former athletes and one coach.

By William Boor | July 8, 2012

Riley McCormick (left) and Cameron Bradshaw of the ASU diving team train on a trampoline during a Jan. 13, 2011 practice. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Q&A: McCormick on Olympics

Riley McCormick caught up with The State Press and talked about how he made the Canadian national team, his feelings prior to the Olympics and coming back to ASU next semester.

By Josh Nacion | July 1, 2012

Caroline Kuczynski swims the butterfly in a meet against UA on Feb. 11. Kuczynski and the ASU women’s swim team finished a successful season with their highest finish at the NCAA championships since 2005. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Swim and dive close out eventful season

With milestone finishes by the women’s team at the NCAA championships, the ASU swim and dive program closed the 2011-12 season with optimism toward the future.

By Josh Nacion | April 2, 2012

Rebecca Ejdervik swims the breaststroke in a meet against Wisconsin on Nov. 5, 2011. Ejdervik was one of eight Sun Devils to earn All-America honors after the team placed 12th in last week’s NCAA championships. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Women’s swim posts best finish at NCAAs since 2005

The bar continues to rise for the ASU women’s swim team under swim coach Dorsey Tierney-Walker.

By Josh Nacion | March 26, 2012

Rebecca Ejdervik swims the breaststroke in a meet against UA on Feb. 11. Ejdervik is one of seven swimmers from the women’s swim team traveling to Auburn, Ala., for the NCAA championships. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Women’s swim gears up for NCAA championships

Ejdervik returns to the big stage for the last time of her collegiate career hoping to get her “revenge.”

By Josh Nacion | March 14, 2012

Three divers qualify at Zone Es, advance to NCAAs

Three ASU seniors are headed to the NCAA championships for one last time.

By Josh Nacion | March 11, 2012

Cameron Bradshaw performs a dive in a meet against UA on Feb. 11. Bradshaw and three other members of the ASU men’s and women’s dive teams will compete in the NCAA Zone E Championships on Thursday. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Divers look to qualify at Zone E championships

Just one meet stands in the way of four ASU divers hoping to qualify for the NCAA championships next week.

By Josh Nacion | March 7, 2012

The ASU men’s breaststroke team prepares to start a race against Wisconsin Nov. 5, 2011. The men’s swim team placed seventh in the Pac-12 men’s championships last weekend. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Men’s swim places seventh in Pac-12 championships

In the eyes of swim coach Dorsey Tierney-Walker, the conference meet was positive for the Sun Devils.

By Josh Nacion | March 5, 2012

Zac Dalby swims the butterfly in a meet against UA Feb. 11. Coach Dorsey Tierney-Walker expects Dalby to have a breakout performance in the Pac-12 championships. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Swim focused on progress in Pac-12 championships

The ASU men’s swim team faces one more test in the Pac-12 Men’s Swim Championships in Long Beach, Calif.

By Josh Nacion | February 28, 2012

Rebecca Ejdervik swims the breaststroke in a meet against UA Feb. 11. Ejdervik and Elina Eggers both took home conference championships last weekend in Federal Way, Wash. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Ejdervik, Eggers crowned Pac-12 champions

Two Sun Devils returned to Tempe from Federal Way, Wash., on Sunday as Pac-12 champions.

By Josh Nacion | February 27, 2012

Swimmers break relay records in Pac-12 championships

Records have been rewritten for the ASU swim and dive program after the first two days of the Pac-12 Women’s Swimming and Men’s and Women’s Diving Championships.

By Josh Nacion | February 23, 2012

Caroline Kuczynski swims the butterfly in a meet against UA on Feb. 11. Kuczynski and the Sun Devilsare set to compete in the Pac-12 Championships in Washington. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Swim and dive prepares for Championships

With the dual-meet season over and the Pac-12 Championships starting on Wednesday, the approach has changed for the Sun Devils.

By Josh Nacion | February 21, 2012

Elina Eggers dives in her final meet at Mona Plummer Aquatic Center on Feb. 11 against UA. Eggers was one of nine senior athletes honored on Senior Day. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Swim falls to UA on Senior Day, ends dual-meet season

There was a different vibe surrounding the Mona Plummer Aquatic Center on Saturday for the ASU swim and dive program’s final home meet of the season against rival UA.

By Josh Nacion | February 13, 2012

Slideshow: ASU swim & dive hosts Wildcats

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By Aaron Lavinsky | February 12, 2012

Rebecca Ejdervik swims the breaststroke in a meet against Wisconsin on Nov. 5, 2011. Ejdervik is one of nine seniors that will be recognized against UA on Saturday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Swim and dive gear up for top-ranked UA

The ASU men’s swim and dive program is gearing up to face its rival Saturday when the Sun Devils host No. 1 UA to close their dual-meet season.

By Josh Nacion | February 8, 2012

Rebecca Ejdervik competes in a meet against Wisconsin on Nov. 5, 2011. Ejdervik won the 100-meter breaststroke event against Cal on Saturday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Swim and dive falters in Bay Area trip

Both the men and women’s teams left empty-handed last weekend against Cal and Stanford.

By Josh Nacion | January 23, 2012

Hailey Casper dives in a practice November 2011. Casper is out for the remainder of the season with an injured shoulder. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Swim and dive face elite talent

Starting at Stanford on Friday and at Cal on Saturday, the ASU diving team will have to compete without both Hailey Casper and Sydney Czaus for the rest of the season.

By Josh Nacion | January 19, 2012

Coach Dorsey Tierney-Walker talks to junior diver Riley McCormick in a meet against UNLV on Oct. 22, 2011. Tierney-Walker is the driving force behind the resurgent swim teams. (Photo courtesy of Maggie Emmons)

Tierney-Walker brings new life to swim program

Coach Dorsey Tierney-Walker’s intense drive for success has helped transform the ASU swim teams.

By Josh Nacion | January 17, 2012

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