University of Delaware Athletics
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Marmolejo Contract Extended Through 2025
7/22/2022 11:30:00 AM | Men's Swimming & Diving, Women's Swimming & Diving
NEWARK, Del. - University of Delaware Director of Athletics and Recreation Services Chrissi Rawak has announced a contract extension through the 2025 season for swimming and diving head coach Pablo Marmolejo.
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"I want to thank Chrissi for providing me with the opportunity to lead the Delaware men's and women's swimming and diving teams," said Marmolejo. "My staff and I are grateful for the opportunity to continue here and be a part of a great institution and community. We are proud of what we've accomplished and look forward to increasing the success of our program."
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The men's and women's swimming & diving teams were successful in the classroom, as both programs were selected by the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) as a Scholar All-America Team for the Spring 2022 semester.
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"We are thrilled to extend Coach Marmolejo's contract," said Rawak. "Through Pablo's passion for Delaware and vision for success, he and his staff have done a terrific job creating a game-changing culture for the swimming and diving program. He is a wonderful leader that believes in creating a championship experience for all of our student-athletes."
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Marmolejo coached Mira Selling to 2022 CAA Championship Most Outstanding Swimmer of the Meet honors after taking gold in the 200 IM, 200 Free and 200 Fly. She claimed her third gold medal of the 2022 CAA Championship, winning the 200 Fly in a time of 2:00.00. Selling became the second-ever Blue Hen to win the event and the first since 2005.
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"I'm excited to have Pablo continue to lead the Blue Hen swimming and diving programs," said sport administrator, Karen Freed. "He has invested in our student-athletes in and out of the pool and is committed to excellence."
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Both the men's and women's teams went undefeated, 4-0, at home while posting a 6-1 record in dual and tri-meets. The men's team placed second at the CAA Championships and placed 10th out of 30 teams in the CSCAA National Invitational Championship. The women's team finished fifth at the CAA Championship and had two divers qualify for the NCAA Zone meet.
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During the 2021-22 school year, the men's and women's teams set the following records:
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"I want to thank Chrissi for providing me with the opportunity to lead the Delaware men's and women's swimming and diving teams," said Marmolejo. "My staff and I are grateful for the opportunity to continue here and be a part of a great institution and community. We are proud of what we've accomplished and look forward to increasing the success of our program."
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The men's and women's swimming & diving teams were successful in the classroom, as both programs were selected by the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) as a Scholar All-America Team for the Spring 2022 semester.
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"We are thrilled to extend Coach Marmolejo's contract," said Rawak. "Through Pablo's passion for Delaware and vision for success, he and his staff have done a terrific job creating a game-changing culture for the swimming and diving program. He is a wonderful leader that believes in creating a championship experience for all of our student-athletes."
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Marmolejo coached Mira Selling to 2022 CAA Championship Most Outstanding Swimmer of the Meet honors after taking gold in the 200 IM, 200 Free and 200 Fly. She claimed her third gold medal of the 2022 CAA Championship, winning the 200 Fly in a time of 2:00.00. Selling became the second-ever Blue Hen to win the event and the first since 2005.
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"I'm excited to have Pablo continue to lead the Blue Hen swimming and diving programs," said sport administrator, Karen Freed. "He has invested in our student-athletes in and out of the pool and is committed to excellence."
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Both the men's and women's teams went undefeated, 4-0, at home while posting a 6-1 record in dual and tri-meets. The men's team placed second at the CAA Championships and placed 10th out of 30 teams in the CSCAA National Invitational Championship. The women's team finished fifth at the CAA Championship and had two divers qualify for the NCAA Zone meet.
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During the 2021-22 school year, the men's and women's teams set the following records:
- School Records Broken - 10
- Freshmen Records Broken - 10
- New Top-10 Times Achieved - 51
- Diving Zone Qualifiers - 2
- NCAA B cuts - 5
- CAA Podium Finishes - 19
- CAA Most Outstanding Swimmer - 1
- Diving Personal or Season Bests - 13
- CAA Weekly Swimming/Diving Honors - 11
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