Hope Swimmers Enjoy International Experience
Hope College swimmers over the years have excelled at venues throughout the United States. This summer members of the Flying Dutch and Flying Dutchmen teams had an opportunity to test waters afar.

Coach John Patnott and 22 members of the teams travelled to Barcelona, Spain, site of the 1992 Summer Olympics, for a week of training, competition, community service and sightseeing.

Over the years the college has encouraged its athletic teams to have an international experience. This was a first for Hope's swimmers. The service project consisted of cleaning a park in the community of Callela where the team was headquartered. A friendly meet was held with the club swimming team in Sant Adrià.

A Season of Accomplishments
The WSW Season in Review
Season's Best Performances
Hope Results at Nationals
2008-09 Winter Sports Season in Review
2008-09 Winter Sports Guide

The assault on the Hope record book was unprecedented for a single season as many new marks were established by the Flying Dutch. The season's accomplishments included six school and three MIAA records, five MIAA gold-medal performances, and five honorable mention All-America performances at the NCAA Division III championships.

Hope Swimmers Outstanding at MIAA Championships
Hope MIAA Champions & Record Setters
Women's MIAA Championships Photo Gallery
MIAA championship highlights
The Flying Dutch finished second at the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association swimming and diving championships. Five swimmers were named to the all-MIAA team. Senior Brittaney Reest Delo of Holland, Mich. (West Ottawa HS) was honored for a fourth consecutive year. Also honored were senior Laura Ansilio of Western Springs, Ill. (Lyons Township HS), freshman Sarah Sohn of Arlington Heights, Ill. (Prospect HS), junior Christina Vogelzang of Holland, Mich. (Holland Christian HS), and junior Claire Piester of Columbia, Mo. (Hickman HS).