“Beijing is beckoning” (Princeton swimmer’s Olympic aspirations) (Trenton Times)

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<p>NJ.com:</a> Everything Jersey</p>

<p>“Wherever Alicia Aemisegger is swimming at an important meet -- collegiate, national, international -- she knows her Princeton University teammates won't be far behind with their encouragement. </p>

<p>“She just doesn't know what surprise to expect next.</p>

<p>“There have been funny e-mails. Calls in which a phone is passed around between her friends. Snacks left in her room. Even a comical sign in which her face was superimposed over a muscular body. </p>

<p>“Aemisegger is both appreciative and motivated that her Princeton teammates are behind her attempt to swim for the U.S. Olympic team this summer […]"They're all my best friends and they've supported me through this whole goal that I've had," said Aemisegger, a 20-year-old sophomore. […]</p>

<p>“Aemisegger, part of the undefeated, No. 18-ranked Tigers squad (8-0) that today begins pursuit of its 18th Ivy League championship in the three-day event it hosts at DeNunzio Pool, hopes to represent the United States in the 400-meter individual medley. Another Princeton swimmer, junior Doug Lennox, already has qualified to swim at the Beijing Olympic Games in August, representing Puerto Rico. </p>

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<p>This is a great story about Alicia Aemisegger '10 who is described as one of the best swimmers Princeton has ever had. For more information about Princeton women’s and men’s swimming and diving programs see the following links:</p>

<p>W</a>. Swimming & Diving - NEWS - GoPrincetonTigers.com—The Official Web Site of Princeton University Athletics</p>

<p>M</a>. Swimming & Diving - NEWS - GoPrincetonTigers.com—The Official Web Site of Princeton University Athletics</p>

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<p>ya princetons got the best swim team out of the whole ivy league. i wish i was good enough to swim on it but sadly i'm not...o well i wish these 2 olympic swimmers good luck at the olympics!</p>