ROCHESTER, NY – The Nazareth men's swimming and diving program has delivered two Empire 8 Conference championships in its history, the first coming in 2019-20 and the next in 2021-22, each taking place at the Webster Aquatics Center.
For the first conference title, Nazareth had 1,482 points, ahead of second place Hartwick with 1,374. Junior John Koch was named the Empire 8 Swimmer of the Meet, while Sidney Taylor was tabbed Empire 8 Diver of the Meet.
In 2021-22, Nazareth finished with 944 points, ahead of second-place Alfred with 882 points to win the Empire 8 title. Jacob Smith of Nazareth was named the Empire 8 Diver of the Meet.
2019-2020 championship recap video
2021-22 championship recap video
Check out some of the photos below.
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2022 Championship photo
2020 Nazareth athletics championship story.
John Koch was named the Empire 8 Swimmer of the Meet in 2020
Sidney Taylor was named Empire 8 Diver of the Meet in 2020.
2022 Nazareth athletics championship story.
Jacob Smith was named co-Diver of the Meet in 2022
Ryan Hough won the 100-yard freestyle at the 2022 championships.