Men's Swimming & Diving
It was another successful year for Fullerton College Athletics, and the department was happy to host the 25th Annual Academic Athletic Awards in the Hornets Nest on Tuesday with many student-athletes being honored for their accomplishments on the field of play and classroom.
After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the Fullerton College Athletics Department welcomed student-athletes, parents, faculty, and administration back into the Hornets Nest on Tuesday afternoon for the 23rd Academic Athletic Awards honoring excellence in academics and athletic achievement.
The FC women's swim team placed third overall at the Orange Empire Conference Finals this past weekend at Riverside City College.
The 2022 Orange Empire Conference (OEC) Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving Championships are set to kick off on Thursday, April 21 – Saturday, April 23 on the campus of Riverside City College. A handful of competitors will fight for the top spot as the field is full of talented individuals representing Cypress, Fullerton, Golden West, Orange Coast, Riverside and Saddleback.
The Hornets turned some heads this past weekend at the Pasadena City College Invitational.
The Hornet women's swim and dive team placed 3rd overall while the men placed 5th at the Orange Empire Conference Championships held at Orange Coast College last Friday.
The 2021 swim season was shortened considerably by COVID-19 but heading into the Orange Empire Conference Finals the programs have two meets under their belts. A number of solid times have been recorded in the opening two meets of the season heading into the finals this week at Orange Coast College.
The Fullerton College Physical Education and Athletic Department would like to honor all of the Hornet student athletes who graduated this year despite facing the many challenges of COVID-19 shutdown.
Both the Hornet men and women’s swim and dive teams will have a fresh look under new head coach Jerry Olszewski.
On Saturday, nineteen Hornet alumni both male and female battled the chilly weather and light showers to compete in the 10th Annual Alumni Meet.
The Aqua Hornets swam well at the very cold and windy Golden West Sprint Invitational this past weekend.
Legendary Hornet Aquatics coach Ernie Polte passed last Thursday night at his home in San Clemente.
Before a crowd of 300, twelve individuals were honored on Friday night for the 7th Fullerton College Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Dinner held on the FC campus.
The 8th Annual Hornet Alumni Swim Meet was held on Saturday with many former swimmers returning for a fantastic event.
Both the men and women's FC swim teams participated in their first official meet of the season this past weekend at the Mt. San Antonio College Invitational. Against some stiff competition, the Hornets recorded several personal bests, had great early season times, and competed well.
Eleven individuals will be honored Friday, April 7, 2017 at The 7th Fullerton College Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Dinner.
