Yankee Ford LEC Men’s Swimming & Diving Athletes of the Week: December 8, 2025

12/8/2025 3:56:42 PM

Swimmer of the Week

Aaron Fowler (Brookline, Mass.) - Junior - Bridgewater State
Fowler led the Bears to victory at their home invitational, winning three individual events and taking part in two winning relays, and breaking his own school record in the 200 butterfly. 
  • 50 Backstroke - 25.15
  • 100 Individual Medley - 54.06 
  • 200 Butterfly - 1:54.56
  • 200 Medley Relay - 1:37.25 (22.51 butterfly split)
  • 400 Freestyle Relay - 3:14.13 (47.09 split)

Diver of the Week

Oliver Cox (Washington, D.C.) - Senior - Maine Maritime
Cox placed fourth on the one-meter board (206.35) and third on the three-meter plank (152.75) at the Maine State Championships, trailing only competitors from NCAA Division University of Maine. 

Rookie Swimmer of the Week

Connor Hedstrom (Hope, Maine) Freshman - Maine Maritime
Hedstrom helped lead the Mariners to a sixth-place finish at the Maine State Championships, which saw him set new program records in the 100 IM and 200 IM. 
  • 50 Freestyle - 21.88 - 15th
  • 100 Backstroke - 54.96 - 17th
  • 100 Butterfly - 52.93 - 18th
  • 100 Freestyle - 48.47 - 18th 
  • 100 Individual Medley - 54.57 - 11th
  • 200 Individual Medley - 2:01.75 - 16th
  • 200 Freestyle Relay - 1:30.36 / 12th (first leg - 21.40)
  • 200 Medley Relay - 1:41.34 / 12th (third leg)
  • 400 Freestyle Relay - 3:22.24 - 12th (anchor leg

Rookie Diver of the Week: No nominees