Swimmers lap the competition

Breanna Balisteri, Staff Writer
May 25, 2011

There is a feeling of belonging within Santa Monica College Swim Team Coach Steven Contarsy’s office in the Gym building. Members of the swim team are joking around with each other and laughing intermittently. Among this diverse group of athletes are Asian swimmers Louisa Lau from Westwood, and... Read more »

SMC sinks competition

Sean Breza, Staff Writer
May 10, 2011

Last month SMC swim team members Louisa Lau, Michelle Liu, and Jeff Lum represented SMC at the State Championships at East L.A. College. Jeff Lum brought home three out of three first place awards in the 100 and 200 freestyle events, and set a state record in the 200 individual medley in a race described... Read more »

SMC Weekly Fitness: Swimming Sensation Katya Shatalova

John Stapleton IV, Staff Writer
May 5, 2010

You’d never guess that Katya Shatalova was a freshman if you caught her in the water. Her natural stroke and powerful kick keep her moving tirelessly forward, giving her the unrelenting appearance of a seasoned athlete, not a college novice. Although new to Santa Monica, Shatalova has been competitively... Read more »