Former Veterinarian and All-Conference swimmer highlights growth in Rhode Island return

University of Rhode Island alumna Lilli Falconer Deering is making her mark on the women’s swimming and diving program as both an athlete and a coach. Deering attended URI from 2007-2011, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in marine biology and biological oceanography. Throughout her swimming career, she earned Atlantic 10 All-Conference Performer all four years….

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First-year diver Lily Hsu breaks longest-standing record in program history

URI finishes second at Harold Anderson Invitational First-year Lily Hsu broke the long-standing 3-meter diving record set by Ashley Good in 2000. PHOTO CREDIT: gorhody.com The University of Rhode Island Swimming and Diving team hosted its annual Harold Anderson Invitational, hosting teams from around the Northeast.   The three-day event concluded with the Rams finishing second…

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Legendary swim and dive coach retires from URI after 50 years

Mick Westkott has coached the women’s program since the team’s inception in 1975. PHOTO CREDIT: Melissa Marchese After a half-decade, the University of Rhode Island’s longest-tenured coach has decided to hang up his whistle for good. The University announced on March 30 that Mick Westkott will retire following a 50-year run with the Swimming and…

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