Category Archives: Men’s Swimming Roster

Ethan Nimens

Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hometown: Crookston, MN
Year: Senior
Why he chose UST:  “The great academics tied with one of the best D3 athletic programs in the nation.”
Highlights At UST:  “Two MIAC conference championships, top fin… Continue reading

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Banning Young

Major: Business Management
Hometown: Cedar Rapids, IA
Year: Junior
Why he chose UST: It was comfortable and it had a family oriented swim team
Highlights of 2011: Conference, swim team get gatherings
Favorite thing about UST swimming: “We R Family… Continue reading

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Ben Ruhme

Major: Environmental Science
Hometown: Bloomington, MN
Year: Senior Co-Captain
Why he chose UST: Opportunity to swim and close to home, and a generous scholarship package.
Highlights at UST: The training trip to Florida, Christmas at Tom’s, being o… Continue reading

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Tommy Knutson

Chose St. Thomas for the school and it’s array of outstanding programs.
At Eastview, Tommy was honored as the Most Improved swimmer and voted Team Captain in his senior year.
Loves the swim team’s sense of community.
Outside the pool, he enjoys runn… Continue reading

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Max Hamilton

Looking at a double major in Mechanical and Electrical Enginnering.
Chose St. Thomas for the academic opportunities, excellent facilities, and the exciting atmosphere.
State Champ in high school.
Favorite thing about UST Swimming and Diving:  “… Continue reading

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Tom Osmolak

Why did you choose UST?   “I liked the community, and the facilities looked amazing!”
Outside of swimming, Tom plays rugby and enjoys cars. Continue reading

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Mike Lanz

Outstanding high school and club swimmer from Maple Grove HS and NHCP.  Brings a personal best in the 200 Fly that tops the UST school record.
Coaches and former competitors all speak very highly of his character and sportsmanship.
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Ryan Panure

As a freshman, Ryan placed 3rd on 1m and 4th on 3m in the 2010 MIAC Championships.
Ryan was an outstanding high school diver at Hopkins, and is excited to return to diving in his senior year.  With Gus Jones and Nick Johnson, UST will potentially… Continue reading

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Stephen Searles

Majoring in Accounting and Finance
Why did you choose St. Thomas?  “I loved the school.”
An Eagle Scout, love camping and music. 
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Michael Stark

Brother of John (UST ’10), and Steve (UST ’13).  The third Stark brother to swim at St. Thomas.  Brings a 1:47.77 200 free time from his high school days, and is also a solid backstroker.
Loves the “family environment” of the swim team, whic… Continue reading

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