Smith College

John Tepper (sr. Egg Harbor Twp., NJ/Atlantic County Institute of Technology) led the men’s swimming & diving team to a tie for 17th place at the NCAA Division III Championships (March 21-24). He earned All-America honors in the 1650 freestyle by placing eighth (15:40.29). Tepper’s 1000-yard split (9:24.90) surpassed his school record. He also took 26th (4:33.82) and 42nd (1:42.08) in the 500 freestyle and 200 freestyle respectively. Tepper was part of the Profs’ 800 freestyle relay, which finished 15th (6:46.10) to garner All-America honorable mention. He received his fourth New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Swimmer of the Week honor.