Swimming News

Greenwich boys swimming claims 51st FCIAC title in 52 years

GREENWICH — The FCIAC’s top dog, or bird in this case, is in the winner’s circle again. The Greenwich boys swimming and diving team captured a mind-boggling 51st FCIAC championship in 52 years with another dominating performance in its home pool on Thursday. It was the Cardinals’ 15th consecutive conference title. Click here for the … Read more

FCIAC schools’ spectator and mask policies for winter sports

Indoor Track and Field Staples and Wilton: 100 parents allowed; Masks required; Social distancing encouraged; As parents leave, an equal number will be allowed entrance; $5 admission. Brien McMahon Gymnasium: 50% capacity; Guests must pre-register – Google Doc link will be provided to each school; Masks required; Social distancing encouraged. Ice rink: 2 guests per … Read more

Eleven FCIAC teams were crowned state champions during the fall season

When Darien cruised to a 42-7 victory over Fairfield Prep in the championship game of the CIAC Class LL Football Playoffs, that concluded this year’s run of what is an annual tradition of success with many combined state championships from FCIAC teams during the fall high school sports season. There were 11 fall sports teams … Read more

Greenwich caps season as Class LL and Open swim/dive champ

WEST HARTFORD – Payton Foster had a victory and a runner-up finish in individual events after she swam the anchor leg on a winning relay team to help lead Greenwich to the team title at the 2021 CIAC Girls Swimming and Diving Championships on Nov. 20 at Cornerstone Aquatics Center. Coach Brendan Heller’s Cardinals had … Read more

Darien shakes off all challenges to win Class L swimming title

NEW HAVEN — Darien has developed one of the most successful swimming and diving programs in the state over the past decade not with the dominance of a select few athletes, but overall depth. “We do not have superstars,” Darien coach Marj Trifone said after her Blue Wave won the Class L championship. “We have … Read more

Greenwich captures swimming and diving crown; Staples’ Olasewere named Most Outstanding Swimmer

GREENWICH – Greenwich sophomore Payton Foster won two races very impressively to lead the Cardinals to the team title at the 2021 FCIAC Girls Swimming and Diving Championships on Nov. 6 at the Greenwich High School pool. Another significant highlight was that Staples’ fabulous freshman, Anna Olasewere, made quite the FCIAC Championships debut. Olasewere was … Read more

2021 All-FCIAC Girls Swimming and Diving Awards

First Team Sena Bozkurt, Greenwich – 200 medley relay, 100 backstroke, 200 freestyle relay Michelle Weissler, Greenwich – 200 medley relay, 100 breaststroke Caterina Li, Greenwich – 200 medley relay, 400 freestyle relay Sofia Wang, Greenwich – 200 medley relay, 100 freestyle, 200 freestyle relay Margaret Erickson, Darien – 200 medley relay, 500 freestyle Miller … Read more