Yale Bulldogs swimming and diving | |
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Founded | 1898 |
University | Yale University |
Head coach | Jim Henry |
Conference | Ivy League |
Location | New Haven, CT |
Home pool | Robert J. H. Kiphuth Exhibition Pool |
Nickname | Bulldogs, Elis |
Colors | Yale blue and white[1] |
Men's NCAA Champions | |
4 (1942, 1944, 1951, 1953) | |
Women's NCAA Champions | |
0 | |
Men's Conference Champions | |
30 | |
Women's Conference Champions | |
6 |
Since its inception in 1898, the Yale Bulldogs swimming and diving program has produced numerous champion athletes. Many Yale swimmers have gone on to earn All-American honors and even break world records. The team has won 4 NCAA championships, 30 EISL championships, and several AAU championships. Under legendary coach Robert J. H. Kiphuth, the Yale men swam to a record of 528 wins and 12 losses. As of February 2009, the men's program has a record of 1063 wins and 210 losses over 112 years. The first varsity women's team competed in 1975.