the independent campus newspaper of swarthmore college since 1881

Thursday, May 24, 2012



Print edition

March 4, 2010


Top story

Travis Pollen breaks national paralympic record

It was the result of perseverance, dedication and resilience. Of overcoming two disappointing swims on the first two days of the Centennial Conference Championships in Lancaster, Pa. Of embracing hard work, months of training, and finally a few extra hours of sleep. The race started and Travis Pollen ’12 dove into the Franklin & Marshall Pool. Four laps and three flip-turns later, he set the American Paralympic Record for the 100-yard freestyle.

Pollen didn’t know for sure that he had set …

On the cover

Cover


Table of contents