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Fall frenzy: What to expect from Princeton women’s sports this fall

Last fall, the women’s soccer team and the cross country team advanced to postseason play, and turn to the new year with hopes to advance even further in 2024. Other teams, like field Hockey and volleyball, will look to rebound from a disappointing campaign in 2023. 

Last fall, the women’s soccer team and the cross country team advanced to postseason play, and turn to the new year with hopes to advance even further in 2024. Other teams, like field Hockey and volleyball, will look to rebound from a disappointing campaign in 2023. 

Princeton football seeks return to glory ahead of upcoming season

The new Tigers’ football team will look for a positive start against Lehigh University as a new season gets underway.

The new Tigers’ football team will look for a positive start against Lehigh University as a new season gets underway.

Ivy League to Grand Slam: Ryan Seggerman ’22 journeys to the 2024 US Open

A standard of success at the tennis courts of Old Nassau, Ryan Seggerman ’22 has taken an unconventional path to the professional tour through an Ivy League university. Fresh off domination through Challengers and a home-court upset at Indian Wells, Princeton’s former star at the NCAA level made his Slam debut at the U.S. Open, one of four Grand Slams and tennis’s highest possible level.

A standard of success at the tennis courts of Old Nassau, Ryan Seggerman ’22 will soon step out on a much larger stage. Princeton’s former star at both the Ivy League and NCAA level will now play doubles at the U.S. Open, one of four Grand Slams and tennis’s highest possible level.

How Nick Mead ’17 became an Olympic closing ceremony flag bearer, alongside Ledecky

On Aug. 1, Nick Mead ’17 crossed the finish line with Team USA’s men’s coxless four rowing squad, securing first place with a time of 5:49.03. On Aug. 11, he made history as the first American rower to be selected as flag bearer during the Olympic closing ceremonies.

On Aug. 1, Nick Mead ’17 crossed the finish line with Team USA’s men’s coxless four rowing squad, securing first place with a time of 5:49.03. On Aug. 11, he made history as the first American rower to be selected as flag bearer during the Olympic closing ceremonies.

Tigers bring home four medals from 2024 Olympic Games

With a school record 26 athletes to Paris, the Princeton Olympic contingent outperformed expectations on their way to a brilliant series of performances in which three Tigers won gold and another brought home silver. Had Princeton been recognized as a country in the eyes of the International Olympic Committee, the school would have placed 28th in the final medal tally.

With a school record 26 athletes to Paris, the Princeton Olympic contingent outperformed expectations on their way to a brilliant series of performances in which three Tigers won gold and another brought home silver. Had Princeton been recognized as a country in the eyes of the International Olympic Committee, the school would have placed 28th in the final medal tally.

Maia Weintraub ’26 clinches gold in fencing as part of USA women’s foil team

Maia Weintraub’s decisive wins in her two bouts in the final were essential to the Americans’ gold medal win over Italy.

Maia Weintraub’s decisive wins in her two bouts in the final were essential to the Americans’ gold medal win over Italy.

Princeton in Paris: Mixed bag for fencing Tigers as 3x3 basketball mounts comeback

Team Princeton is on to week two of the Olympic Games. The first week of competition was highlighted by some hardware for the Tigers. But, highs were also matched with some lows, as several of the University’s Olympians walked away empty handed.

Team Princeton is on to week two of the Olympic Games. The first week of competition was highlighted by some hardware for the Tigers. But, highs were also matched with some lows, as several of the University’s Olympians walked away empty handed.

Nick Mead ’17 and Hannah Scott ’21 secure Princeton rowing gold

Princeton Rowing brought in three total medals in the past week, with Mead and Scott winning gold and Tom George winning silver.

Princeton Rowing brought in three total medals in the past week, with Mead and Scott winning gold and Tom George winning silver.

Princeton in Paris begins: two days of Tiger success

The 2024 Paris Olympics are underway, and 11 Princetonians have already begun competing. They've mainly found success on the water, advancing in water polo and to the finals in rowing events, but the Games are just getting underway.

Princeton in Paris: Tigers at the 2024 Olympics

This year, a record-high number of Princeton students, past and present, will be competing on the world's biggest stage in Paris. The Daily Princetonian looked at the stories of these Olympians, when to watch them compete, and Princeton's long history at the Olympic Games. 

This year, a record-high number of Princeton students, past and present, will be competing on the world's biggest stage in Paris. The Daily Princetonian looked at the stories of these Olympians, when to watch them compete, and Princeton's long history at the Olympic Games. 

From classroom to colosseum: Princeton’s role in reviving the modern Olympics

In the 1890s, the first attempt at a modern revival of the Olympics was met with skepticism. However, a Princeton professor helped convince the United States of the games’ potential and recruited four student-athletes from Old Nassau to represent the United States in Athens in 1896.

In the 1890s, the first attempt at a modern revival of the Olympics was met with skepticism. However, a Princeton professor helped convince the United States of the games’ potential and recruited four student-athletes from Old Nassau to represent the United States in Athens in 1896.

Tigers go for gold: Who to watch at the 2024 Olympic Games

The 2024 Summer Olympics begin on July 26. With a record-high 25 current and former Princeton students competing in the Games, who should Tiger faithful keep an eye on this summer?

The 2024 Summer Olympics begin on July 26. With a record-high 25 current and former Princeton students competing in the Games, who should Tiger faithful keep an eye on this summer?

Shining moments in Princeton Olympic history

Princetonians have long since been a mainstay at the summer Olympic games. While a record-high 25 Princeton students, past and present, will be competing in this summer’s games, four Princeton students represented the United States as a part of the first-ever American delegation at the Olympics in 1896, leading to several shining moments throughout the years.

Princetonians have long since been a mainstay at the summer Olympic games. While a record-high 25 Princeton students, past and present, will be competing in this summer’s games, four Princeton students represented the United States as a part of the first-ever American delegation at the Olympics in 1896, leading to several shining moments throughout the years.

In Paris, Claire Collins ’19 has unfinished business to take care of

After a storied career rowing at Princeton, Claire Collins qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Games to much surprise on her part. After falling short at Tokyo, Collins is preparing for a second shot at success in Paris.

After a storied career rowing at Princeton, Claire Collins qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Games to much surprise on her part. After falling short at Tokyo, Collins is preparing for a second shot at success in Paris.

‘She would run through a brick wall’: The journey of Beth Yeager to Olympic field hockey

Princeton junior midfielder and star captain Beth Yeager will represent the United States at the 2024 Olympics, where the United States will be underdogs to advance to the next round from a tough preliminary group.

Princeton junior midfielder and star captain Beth Yeager will represent the United States at the 2024 Olympics, where the United States will be underdogs to advance to the next round from a tough preliminary group.

A voice for radio and feel for the game: Kareem Maddox goes to Paris

After coming up short while representing Princeton during March Madness over a decade ago and failing to qualify for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, former Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year Kareem Maddox ’11 will be representing the United States on the inaugural American 3x3 basketball Olympic team.

After coming up short while representing Princeton during March Madness over a decade ago and failing to qualify for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, former Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year Kareem Maddox ’11 will be representing the United States on the inaugural American 3x3 basketball Olympic team.

‘One of one’: Sarah Fillier ’24 drafted first overall in the PWHL Draft

Just a few weeks after wrapping up a legendary career on the Princeton women’s hockey team, Sarah Fillier ’24 was drafted number one overall in the Professional Women’s Hockey League draft.

Just a few weeks after wrapping up a legendary career on the Princeton women’s hockey team, Sarah Fillier ’24 was drafted number one overall in the Professional Women’s Hockey League draft.

Xaivian Lee to return to Princeton after withdrawing from the NBA Draft

With the return of Lee, Princeton fans have a lot to look forward to for the coming year. The Tigers will be led by Lee and rising junior Caden Pierce, who is the reigning Ivy League Player of the Year.

With the return of Lee, Princeton fans have a lot to look forward to for the coming year. The Tigers will be led by Lee and rising junior Caden Pierce, who is the reigning Ivy League Player of the Year.

Softball secures first win in NCAA regionals since 2005 before falling to Louisiana

After a dismal start against Louisiana, the Tigers beat Ole Miss to keep their hopes alive. Pitchers Cassidy Shaw and Brielle Wright were bright spots in postseason play as the Tigers narrowly fell to No. 13 Louisiana in their third game.

After a dismal start against Louisiana, the Tigers beat Ole Miss to keep their hopes alive. Pitchers Cassidy Shaw and Brielle Wright were bright spots in postseason play as the Tigers narrowly fell to No. 13 Louisiana in their third game.

Baseball defeats Columbia in Ivy tournament before falling against Penn

After a season filled with injuries in which the Tigers still managed to finish second in a competitive Ivy League, the season ended Sunday afternoon at the hands of the Penn Quakers, who went on to win the tournament for the second consecutive year.

After a season filled with injuries in which the Tigers still managed to finish second in a competitive Ivy League, the season ended Sunday afternoon at the hands of the Penn Quakers, who went on to win the tournament for the second consecutive year.