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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Freshmen stand out as swim plunges into post-Tixier era

Junior Raymond Kam swims during the PCSC Relay Meet on Oct. 5, 2018. Photo courtesy of Adam Washington / Biola Athletics
Several newcomers to the Eagles excelled in their first collegiate meet.
Austin Green, Managing Editor • October 6, 2018

The storyline behind Biola’s swim program entering the 2018-19 season was twofold. How would the Eagles step up after the graduation of Lisa Tixier, arguably the greatest swimmer in school history, and how would second-year head coach Ryan Kauth’s first recruiting class perform? If the Pacific Collegiate...

Tixier, Eagles go out in style

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Star swimmer breaks records, powers team to first-ever NAIA podium finish.
Austin Green, Managing Editor • March 8, 2017
Star swimmer breaks records, powers team to first-ever NAIA podium finish.

Athletes dive into a new season

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Swim and dive finish fifth for women and third for men in first meet of the season.
Dale Fredriks, Writer • October 11, 2016
Swim and dive finish fifth for women and third for men in first meet of the season.