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Grinnell College, Grinnell, IA | Nov 12, 04

Talent pool
The title defense for men’s and women’s swimming and diving begins tonight, as the Pioneers will host a dual meet with Monmouth at 7 p.m. at Obermiller Pool in the PEC. However, Grinnell will have more pool time this weekend. Tomorrow at noon is the Alumni meet, which will usher in the return of dozens of Grinnell swimming alumni. [more]

Caught on dry land
The Grinnell swimmers are not gluttons for punishment, but since they crave victory, they endure their fair share of pain. The Pioneers stepped up their preseason training this year with strenuous workouts out of the pool. “The dry land (training)’s really tough… push-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups and all that,” said Kevin Wood ’07. “No one really likes that because it’s hard.” [more]

Three’s the lucky number
The cardiac kids of the Grinnell College football team were up to their old tricks last week, giving their coaching staff a few more grey hairs—and another close victory. [more]

Instant Replay
The Grinnell College volleyball team wrapped up their season last weekend with an eighth-place finish at the Midwest Conference Championships, hosted by Illinois College. [more]

On Deck
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