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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. 

PROJECTS | 3 hours ago

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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?

SPORTS | 1 day ago

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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.

FEATURES | 3 hours ago

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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.

SPORTS | 1 day ago

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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.

FEATURES | 1 day ago

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‘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.

SPORTS | 1 day ago

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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.

SPORTS | 2 days ago

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‘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.

SPORTS | June 16

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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.

SPORTS | June 4

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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.

SPORTS | May 24

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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.

SPORTS | May 23

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Men’s and women’s lacrosse seasons come to an end after NCAA losses

The men’s lacrosse team had their season ended at the hands of No. 7-seeded Maryland. Meanwhile, women’s lacrosse earned an opening-round win before falling to No. 2-seeded Boston College.

The men’s lacrosse team had their season ended at the hands of No. 7-seeded Maryland. Meanwhile, women’s lacrosse earned an opening-round win before falling to No. 2-seeded Boston College.

SPORTS | May 16

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Jesse Marsch ’96 appointed as Canada men’s soccer national team head coach

After managerial stints with RB Leipzig and Leeds United, Jesse Marsch ’96 will be on the sidelines for the Canadian national team as they prepare to compete in the 2024 Copa America this summer.

After managerial stints with RB Leipzig and Leeds United, Jesse Marsch ’96 will be on the sidelines for the Canadian national team as they prepare to compete in the 2024 Copa America this summer.

SPORTS | May 16

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Tigers win Ivy League Softball Tournament to get automatic NCAA tournament bid

After four games, three of which were against the Harvard Crimson, the Princeton softball team prevailed on Saturday to win the 2024 Ivy League Softball Tournament, earning themselves a bid to the NCAA tournament.

After four games, three of which were against the Harvard Crimson, the Princeton softball team prevailed on Saturday to win the 2024 Ivy League Softball Tournament, earning themselves a bid to the NCAA tournament.

SPORTS | May 12

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Baseball clinches spot in Ivy League Tournament in series versus Columbia

Now, Princeton is likely going to face the Cornell Big Red in the upcoming Ivy League Tournament, unless the Yale Bulldogs can supplant them in next weekend’s games.

Now, Princeton is likely going to face the Cornell Big Red in the upcoming Ivy League Tournament, unless the Yale Bulldogs can supplant them in next weekend’s games.

SPORTS | May 5

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Princeton men’s lacrosse rolls past Penn to claim back-to-back Ivy League Tournament Titles

Princeton will now play the seventh-seed Maryland Terrapins in the first round of the NCAA Tournament next weekend, looking to avenge last year's first round tournament loss.

Princeton will now play the seventh-seed Maryland Terrapins in the first round of the NCAA Tournament next weekend, looking to avenge last year's first round tournament loss.

SPORTS | May 5

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Women’s lacrosse falls to Penn in Ivy League Tournament, await Drexel in NCAA Tournament

The Tigers will continue postseason play next weekend against the Drexel Dragons, who earned an at-large bid from the Coastal Athletic Association.

The Tigers will continue postseason play next weekend against the Drexel Dragons, who earned an at-large bid from the Coastal Athletic Association.

SPORTS | May 5

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Back to Back: No. 11 women’s water polo repeats as CWPA champions

For the second time in program history, the Princeton women’s water polo team repeated as CWPA Champions. The squad will open the NCAA tournament with a quarterfinal match against No.2 Hawaii.

For the second time in program history, the Princeton women’s water polo team repeated as CWPA Champions. The squad will open the NCAA tournament with a quarterfinal match against No.2 Hawaii.

SPORTS | May 1

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Cornell’s Ben Syer to take the reins as new head coach of Princeton men’s ice hockey

After ten years, Princeton men’s hockey head coach Ron Fogarty will not be returning behind the bench next season. Instead, 25 year coaching veteran Ben Syer will be taking over as head coach. Bringing top-notch defensive acumen and an eye for recruiting, Syer hopes to lead the Tigers back to championship-level success.

After ten years, Princeton men’s hockey head coach Ron Fogarty will not be returning behind the bench next season. Instead, 25 year coaching veteran Ben Syer will be taking over as head coach. Bringing top-notch defensive acumen and an eye for recruiting, Syer hopes to lead the Tigers back to championship-level success.

SPORTS | May 1