Nikki Venema

Northwestern Rolls To Sweep of Cincinnati As Kyle Ly Sets School Record

The women won by a final tally of 188.5-110.5 behind 12 event wins, while the Wildcat men soared to a 188-111 decision over the Bearcats.

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U.S. Open Qualifier Zoe Nordmann (2024) Will Swim for Northwestern

Zoe Nordmann is headed to Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, to join the class of 2028 this fall.

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What Happened to the Swimmers Who Won Events at Wave I of the 2021 US Olympic Trials?

In 2021, USA Swimming held an unconventional Olympic Trials meet amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, its time to reflect on the impact of that distinct meet.

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Ranking the 2024 Women’s NCAA Recruiting Classes: #13-16

Northwestern brings in a huge class this fall for the 2023-2024 season, leading them in the first of our recruit class rankings.

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NCAA Qualifier Nikki Venema Using Final Year of Eligibility With Northwestern

Venema is a huge boost to the sprint free and fly events for Northwestern. She earned an individual invite to 2023 NCAAs.

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2024 Ivy League Women’s Championships: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

The 2024 Ivy League Championships kick off this evening in Providence, RI. Tonight will feature two relay events, with individual action commencing tomorrow.

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David Curtiss And Ashley Twichell Highlight TAC Titans Blizzard Blitz

Now training with the TAC Titans David Curtiss swam a season best in the 50 free and posted a best time in prelims of the 100 butterfly.

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Michigan HS State Finalist Katherine White Sends Verbal to Princeton (2024)

Katherine White, a mid-distance freestyler and backstroke specialist, has announced her verbal commitment to the Princeton Tigers for the fall of 2024.

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Meet the 22 Mid-Major Swimmers Qualified for the 2023 Women’s NCAA Championships

Meet the 22 mid-major swimmers qualified for women’s NCAAs, including FIU’s Christie Chue (pictured), who finished 14th in the 200 breast last year.

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Princeton’s Nikki Venema: “I Found My Passion for the Sport Again”

After a “very, very tough year” in 2021-22, Princeton’s Nikki Venema worked hard to find the passion she always had for the sport.

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Princeton’s Venema, Martinkus Win 2023 Ivy League Women High Point Awards

The Princeton women won their second championship title in the last three contests with Nikki Venema and Charlotte Martinkus taking home high point honors.

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2023 Women’s Ivy League Championships: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

The final session of the 2023 Women’s Ivy League Swimming and Diving Championships is here.

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2023 Ivy League Women’s Championships: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap

It’s Day 4 at the 2023 Women’s Ivy League Championships and the race is between Yale and Harvard for second place.

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2023 Ivy League Women’s Championships: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

Princeton’s Nikki Venema is top seed in the 100 fly on Friday night. The Tigers head into Day 3 finals with a lead of 151 points.

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2023 Women’s Ivy Day 2 Up/Mid/Down: Brown, Dartmouth Making Moves

Princeton is looking to extend its lead over their Ivy foes, but Dartmouth and Brown outperformed expectations the most on Day 3.

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