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Raiders’ Diving into the New Year

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Chloe Bird

  • Big Time Sports Ohio

The University of Mount Union swim team is full of energetic athletes that are always supporting one another. A standout swimmer is Abby Callaway. Callaway is a junior swimmer who competes in the 50-yard freestyle, 100-yard freestyle, 200-yard freestyle, and the 500-yard freestyle. Callaway has been recognized as OAC Swimmer of the Week four times over the course of her career with the most recent recognition in mid-November. “It means a lot to me, and it gives me motivation to keep working hard during practices and meets. I love seeing our sport give out recognition and am proud when Mount Union is being recognized,” said Callaway when reflecting on being honored as OAC Swimmer of the Week. 

During Callaway’s freshman year, she brought home an OAC first place win in the 500-yard freestyle, and during her sophomore year she brought home OAC first place wins in multiple events. As she looks forward to the 2024-2025 season, Callaway is eager to bring home some more hardware, “I’m careful to set realistic goals and they’re usually flexible. I always strive to beat myself from the previous year, but every year brings new challenges. My goals sometimes change. I want to keep a positive mindset and trust the process, my coaches, and my team,” stated Callaway.

The 2024-2025 University of Mount Union swim team thrives off of each other’s infectious energies. The room is always filled with cheering and words of encouragement to motivate Mount Union swimmers; “We want to be loud and energetic to best support each other. Our energy is infectious and plays a huge role in our morale. We do well and having fun is part of our team’s culture. We spend a lot of time together which plays a big role in our team chemistry. It’s like a second family,” said Callaway. 

Callaway’s success would not be proudly won without the help of her team. Individual success and team success go hand in hand. “I feel like the team’s success goes into my individual success and vice versa. I think for a lot of swimmers, the team’s success, whether that be completing the goals we set as a team or just having a good time, helps and goes toward individual success,” expressed Callaway. As the Raiders’ swim team dives into the New Year, be sure to catch their next home meet Saturday, January 11th in the Hammond Natatorium to cheer on Callaway and the rest of the 2024-2025 swim and dive team!

Raiders’ Diving into the New Year

Picture of Chloe Bird

Chloe Bird

  • Big Time Sports Ohio

The University of Mount Union swim team is full of energetic athletes that are always supporting one another. A standout swimmer is Abby Callaway. Callaway is a junior swimmer who competes in the 50-yard freestyle, 100-yard freestyle, 200-yard freestyle, and the 500-yard freestyle. Callaway has been recognized as OAC Swimmer of the Week four times over the course of her career with the most recent recognition in mid-November. “It means a lot to me, and it gives me motivation to keep working hard during practices and meets. I love seeing our sport give out recognition and am proud when Mount Union is being recognized,” said Callaway when reflecting on being honored as OAC Swimmer of the Week. 

During Callaway’s freshman year, she brought home an OAC first place win in the 500-yard freestyle, and during her sophomore year she brought home OAC first place wins in multiple events. As she looks forward to the 2024-2025 season, Callaway is eager to bring home some more hardware, “I’m careful to set realistic goals and they’re usually flexible. I always strive to beat myself from the previous year, but every year brings new challenges. My goals sometimes change. I want to keep a positive mindset and trust the process, my coaches, and my team,” stated Callaway.

The 2024-2025 University of Mount Union swim team thrives off of each other’s infectious energies. The room is always filled with cheering and words of encouragement to motivate Mount Union swimmers; “We want to be loud and energetic to best support each other. Our energy is infectious and plays a huge role in our morale. We do well and having fun is part of our team’s culture. We spend a lot of time together which plays a big role in our team chemistry. It’s like a second family,” said Callaway. 

Callaway’s success would not be proudly won without the help of her team. Individual success and team success go hand in hand. “I feel like the team’s success goes into my individual success and vice versa. I think for a lot of swimmers, the team’s success, whether that be completing the goals we set as a team or just having a good time, helps and goes toward individual success,” expressed Callaway. As the Raiders’ swim team dives into the New Year, be sure to catch their next home meet Saturday, January 11th in the Hammond Natatorium to cheer on Callaway and the rest of the 2024-2025 swim and dive team!