Sports Profiles And Interviews

Once a Tiger: James Chu '00

In the first ‘Once a Tiger’ profile of 2021, Features Staff Writer Ben Angarone interviews James Chu ’00, a former Princeton cross-country runner who, to this day, lives and breathes running. 

In the first ‘Once a Tiger’ profile of 2021, Features Staff Writer Ben Angarone interviews James Chu ’00, a former Princeton cross-country runner who, to this day, lives and breathes running. 

Tiger Time-Out: Indoor runner Sam Ellis ’22

Sam Ellis ’22 reflects on taking a gap year, his experience with COVID-19, and his training regimen.

From abroad, Liz Agatucci ’24 balances athletics and academics

Liz Agatucci ’24 explains why she spent her fall semester in England.

On Tap with softball player Cate Bade ’24

The Daily Princetonian caught up over Zoom with first-year softball player Cate Bade, phoning in from her home in Texas over the Thanksgiving break. Bade, who is no stranger to bright lights and large crowds, discussed her experience playing high school softball in Texas, getting an apartment in Princeton with her teammates, and the one food that she can’t live without.

On Tap with track and field thrower Kelton Chastulik ’21

The Daily Princetonian caught up with Kelton Chastulik ’21, a senior thrower on the men’s track and field team who won first place in the shot put at the 2019 Ivy League Outdoor Track & Field Championships.

Tiger Time-Out: Women’s tennis player Zoe Howard ’24

Zoe Howard '24 discusses spending her gap year traveling the world to play in professional tennis tournaments, the one time Kim Kardashian came to her house, and her decision to commit to Princeton.

Princeton in the Pros: Danielle Dockx ’18

Danielle Dockx ’18 knew she wanted to go into medicine and that she wanted to work in the sports industry. However, she was told that she could only put her two passions together if she put medicine first and sports second. This wasn’t an option for Dockx. Instead, she put her passion for sports first, making it her number-one priority, and landed a job with the Tampa Bay Rays.

Catching up with Julia Brazeau ’22 of the women’s swimming and diving team

We check in with Julia Brazeau, a junior on the women’s swimming and diving team currently residing in Princeton, to see how she is balancing swimming with other commitments this fall.

On Tap with women’s lacrosse player Gaby Hamburger ’22

The Daily Princetonian caught up with Gaby Hamburger, a junior on the women’s lacrosse team, about her decision not to take a gap year, her experience in the weeks leading up to the Ivy League decision to cancel spring sports in March, and her new training schedule.

On Tap with Connor Belcastro ’24

The Daily Princetonian caught up with men’s golfer Connor Belcastro to discuss his decision to play golf, off-season training, and his favorite courses at Princeton. 

On Tap with water polo player Kaila Carroll ’24

The Daily Princetonian caught up over Zoom with first-year water polo player Kaila Carroll, phoning in from her home in Connecticut.

Tiger Time-Out: James Hartley ’23

James Hartley ’23, an outside hitter for the men’s volleyball team looking to major in CEE, took a leave of absence after his first year at Princeton, a decision he was initially unsure of. Now, Hartley has come to realize how great of a decision it was, as he has found new jobs, activities, and opportunities to keep him busy.

As COVID-19 upends Ivy League play, men’s soccer head coach Jim Barlow focuses ‘on the things we can control’

We talk with Jim Barlow, in his 24th year as head coach of the Princeton men’s soccer program.

Tiger Time-Out: Joe Kelly ’22

The Daily Princetonian caught up with men's volleyball setter Joe Kelly ’22 to learn more about his decision to take a gap year, what he has been up to, and how he is staying in shape.

Karen Kim ’24 sheds light on finding her place on the women’s golf team

Karen Kim ’24 discusses her goals of working in academic and playing golf, her golf career, and how she has been creating bonds with her teammates virtually.

‘Deep in this voting thing’: Princeton athletes reflect on how they prepared for Election Day

The Daily Princetonian asked representatives from six different varsity teams about their team and personal involvement with voting initiatives this election season.

Tiger Time-Out: Collin Eaddy ’22

In our first edition of Tiger Time-Out, running back Collin Eaddy '22 discusses his decision to take a leave of absence, his current job, his path to Princeton football, and his strong relationship with his coach.

Distance runner Tsion Yared ’24 is spending the semester in Bend, Ore. We caught up with her.

We catch up with Tsion Yared, a first-year distance runner on the cross country and track & field teams currently living in Bend, Oregon with some of her other ’24 teammates. 

On Tap with wrestler Nick Masters ’24

The Daily Princetonian caught up over Zoom with first-year wrestler Nick Masters, calling from his apartment in Princeton which he rents with four other first-years on the team.

On Tap with Bella Alarie ’20

What would senior women’s basketball star and captain Bella Alarie bring with her to a deserted island? Her phone, her mom, and, of course, Netflix.