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Gophers Announces 2024-25 Swim & Dive Team Awards
5/6/2025 2:23:00 PM | Men's Swimming & Diving, Women's Swimming & Diving
MINNEAPOLIS - The University of Minnesota swim and dive program celebrated their 2024-25 season and handed out team awards.
Outstanding Student-Athlete:
Rachel Conley
Georgia Kahler
Gabby Mauder
Paige Moreen
Keira Mullins
Kamdyn Periat
Livi Wanner
Anja Kaljevic
Mina Kaljevic
Katie McCarthy
Claire Reinke
Jade Roghair
Morgan Thomas
Elna Widerstrom
Ava Gustafson
Faith Johnson
Ava Yablonski
Hannah Cornish
Vivi Del Angel
Eliot Kennedy
Kate LaMonica
Indy Jongman
Joe Polyak
Omar Abdelwahab
Tyler Hansen
Ryan Slonac
Jack Ballard
Connor Groya
Josh Johnston
Joe Rudd
Bar Soloveychik
Casey Stowe
Kaiser Neverman
Joey Tepper
Most Improved:
Eliot Kennedy
Ava Yablonski
Luke Brennan
Braylon Goodno
Joe Polyak
Max Scheurer
Hardest Worker:
Faith Johnson
Mina Kaljevic
Katie McCarthy
Bar Soloveychik
Luke Brennan
Tommy McCarthy
Ian Steffen
Drew Bennett
Iron Fish:
Ava Goodno
Joe Rudd
Drew Bennett
W.I.N:
Livi Wanner
Ava Yablonski
Joey Tepper
Jean K. Freeman Award:
This award is given to a female student-athlete who represents unyielding motivation and a committed spirit that is complimented with a deep-seeded dedication to personal growth on behalf of Jean who was an outstanding alumna, coach, role model, and loyal Gopher. This year's award winner is Eliot Kennedy.
Dorothy Lestina Sheppard Award:
This award is given in honor of Dorothy who was an alumna, student-athlete, forward thinker, world traveler, as well as a major benefactor of the women's swim and dive program. The award is given to a woman who is globally minded, embodies a competitive spirit, and values a competitive education experience. This year's award winner is Vivi Del Angel.
Jerry McCaul Award:
This award is given to a male who exemplifies the late Jerry McCaul's (1957-1979) enthusiasm and dedication to the sport. Jerry was the example of a perfect teammate who pushed others to succeed, but still wanted to beat you to the wall. Always supportive, competitive, and positive. This year's award winner Kaiser Neverman.
Swimmer of the Year:
Eliot Kennedy
Jacob Johnson
Diver of the Year:
Vivi Del Angel
M Club Letterwinners:
First Year: Annalei Dow, Gabby Mauder, Peyton Ross, Livi Wanner, Jack Ballard, Luke Brennan, Daniel Eichel, Jacob Johnson, Tommy McCarthy, Joe Polyak, Max Scheurer, Joey Tepper.
Second Year: Ava Goodno, Ava Gustafson, Anja Kaljevic, Mina Kaljevic, Katie McCarthy, Claire Reinke, Morgan Thomas, Elna Widerstrom, Davide Harabagiu, Joe Rudd, Ryan Slonac, Ian Steffen, YuTong Wang.
Third Year: Addie Albrecht, Vivi Del Angel, Grace Drabot, Faith Johnson, Eliot Kennedy, Ava Yablonski, Drew Bennett, Alberto Hernandez, Matt McDonald, Lovro Serdarevic.
Fourth year: Hannah Cornish, Kate LaMonica, Bar Soloveychik
Fifth year: Paula Rodriguez Rivero, Kaiser Neverman, Casey Stowe
Women's Team Spirit Award:
Paige Moreen
For more information on the Gopher swimming and diving program, fans can continue to use GopherSports.com, as well as follow the teams on X, Instagram, and Facebook.
Outstanding Student-Athlete:
Rachel Conley
Georgia Kahler
Gabby Mauder
Paige Moreen
Keira Mullins
Kamdyn Periat
Livi Wanner
Anja Kaljevic
Mina Kaljevic
Katie McCarthy
Claire Reinke
Jade Roghair
Morgan Thomas
Elna Widerstrom
Ava Gustafson
Faith Johnson
Ava Yablonski
Hannah Cornish
Vivi Del Angel
Eliot Kennedy
Kate LaMonica
Indy Jongman
Joe Polyak
Omar Abdelwahab
Tyler Hansen
Ryan Slonac
Jack Ballard
Connor Groya
Josh Johnston
Joe Rudd
Bar Soloveychik
Casey Stowe
Kaiser Neverman
Joey Tepper
Most Improved:
Eliot Kennedy
Ava Yablonski
Luke Brennan
Braylon Goodno
Joe Polyak
Max Scheurer
Hardest Worker:
Faith Johnson
Mina Kaljevic
Katie McCarthy
Bar Soloveychik
Luke Brennan
Tommy McCarthy
Ian Steffen
Drew Bennett
Iron Fish:
Ava Goodno
Joe Rudd
Drew Bennett
W.I.N:
Livi Wanner
Ava Yablonski
Joey Tepper
Jean K. Freeman Award:
This award is given to a female student-athlete who represents unyielding motivation and a committed spirit that is complimented with a deep-seeded dedication to personal growth on behalf of Jean who was an outstanding alumna, coach, role model, and loyal Gopher. This year's award winner is Eliot Kennedy.
Dorothy Lestina Sheppard Award:
This award is given in honor of Dorothy who was an alumna, student-athlete, forward thinker, world traveler, as well as a major benefactor of the women's swim and dive program. The award is given to a woman who is globally minded, embodies a competitive spirit, and values a competitive education experience. This year's award winner is Vivi Del Angel.
Jerry McCaul Award:
This award is given to a male who exemplifies the late Jerry McCaul's (1957-1979) enthusiasm and dedication to the sport. Jerry was the example of a perfect teammate who pushed others to succeed, but still wanted to beat you to the wall. Always supportive, competitive, and positive. This year's award winner Kaiser Neverman.
Swimmer of the Year:
Eliot Kennedy
Jacob Johnson
Diver of the Year:
Vivi Del Angel
M Club Letterwinners:
First Year: Annalei Dow, Gabby Mauder, Peyton Ross, Livi Wanner, Jack Ballard, Luke Brennan, Daniel Eichel, Jacob Johnson, Tommy McCarthy, Joe Polyak, Max Scheurer, Joey Tepper.
Second Year: Ava Goodno, Ava Gustafson, Anja Kaljevic, Mina Kaljevic, Katie McCarthy, Claire Reinke, Morgan Thomas, Elna Widerstrom, Davide Harabagiu, Joe Rudd, Ryan Slonac, Ian Steffen, YuTong Wang.
Third Year: Addie Albrecht, Vivi Del Angel, Grace Drabot, Faith Johnson, Eliot Kennedy, Ava Yablonski, Drew Bennett, Alberto Hernandez, Matt McDonald, Lovro Serdarevic.
Fourth year: Hannah Cornish, Kate LaMonica, Bar Soloveychik
Fifth year: Paula Rodriguez Rivero, Kaiser Neverman, Casey Stowe
Women's Team Spirit Award:
Paige Moreen
For more information on the Gopher swimming and diving program, fans can continue to use GopherSports.com, as well as follow the teams on X, Instagram, and Facebook.
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