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Princeton Welcomes Nine Swimmers Into Class of 2022
June 22, 2018 | Men's Swimming and Diving
The Princeton men's swimming and diving team introduced nine talented and versatile swimmers who will comprise its incoming Class of 2022. This group provides a strong infusion of talent for a squad that placed second in the Ivy League, but also lost a strong senior class, including 2018 Ivy champion Zach Buerger, and former NCAA qualifiers Corey Okubo and Alex Lewis.
You can read the full bios on the incoming class below.
Tindar Cyr
Breast/IM • Cincinnati, Ohio
Seven Hills School
Top Times — 100 breast: 57.32; 200 breast: 2:03.55; 200 IM: 1:53.82; 400 IM: 4:08.54
Before Princeton — two-time MVC Conference Swimmer of the Year … earned all-state, all-city, all-conference, and academic all-conference honors all four years at Seven Hills … member of All-American relay during sophomore season … won two state championships in high school and placed second a third year … named team MVP as a senior captain … selected for USA Swimming National Diversity Select Camp at U.S. Olympic Training Center … Winter Junior National qualifier … volunteer coached an underprivileged swim team … National Merit Finalist … earned the Seven Hills School Biology Award … member of the Cum Laude Society … three-time Academic All-American.
Personal — born Aug. 29, 1999 … son of Billy Cyr '85 and Linda Cyr '86 … has three older siblings: Britt, Peppar, and Tigar; Peppar is a member of the Princeton Class of 2015, while Tigar is a member of the men's swimming team and is in the Princeton Class of 2020 … grandfather Howard Cyr, Jr., is a member of the Class of 1951 … enjoys camping and breakdancing … considering studying either neuroscience or psychology.
About Tindar
What was the biggest factor(s) in choosing Princeton?
I think PUCSDT epitomizes being a Student-Athlete rather than an Athlete-Student. The incredible academic opportunities, intellectual culture, and discipline and camaraderie that the team brings make Princeton the best fit for me.
What is something specific you hope to bring to the team?
I hope to be a positive influence on the team and be a guy that my teammates can lean on.
What is something unique about yourself?
I am an Eagle Scout.
Brendan Firlie
Free • Sarasota, Fla.
Pine View School
Top Times — 200 free: 1:38.0; 500 free: 4:25; 1000 free: 9:11.71
Before Princeton — helped Pine View win four state championships … competed at U.S. Nationals … selected to the National Diversity Camp … helped set a YMCA national record in the 4x200 relay … team captain … nine-time USA Swimming All-American … 2018 Sarasota Herald Tribune Swimmer of the Year … three-time USA Swimming Academic All-American.
Personal — born Dec. 12, 1999 … son of Daniel and Brenda Firlie … has three younger siblings: Alexis, Cole, and Jade … enjoys chess, fishing, and Fortnite … plans to study economics at Princeton.
About Brendan
What was the biggest factor(s) in choosing Princeton?
The prestigious school and incredibly fast swim team
What is something specific you hope to bring to the team?
Lots of fast swimming
What is something unique about yourself?
I have two wild Conejitos.
Miguel Jacome
Free/IM • Issaquah, Wash.
Eastside Catholic
Top Times — 200 free: 1:38.36; 500 free: 4:30.38; 400 IM: 3:53.55
Before Princeton — won two Washington state titles … selected to the Diversity Select Camp held at the Olympic Training Center … Junior National finalist … holds the 500 free record for his club.
Personal — born Dec. 9, 1999 … son of Alirio and Ariatna Jacome … has a younger brother David … likes to play guitar, sing, and make music … plans to study chemical and biological engineering at Princeton.
About Miguel
What was the biggest factor(s) in choosing Princeton?
The academics, the amazing coaches and facilities, and the fantastic people on the team.
What is something specific you hope to bring to the team?
I hope to bring a lot of positive energy and help everybody on the team get better.
What is something unique about yourself?
I'm a hard worker with a unique ability to be able to connect with people.
Raunak Khosla
IM/Fly • Roswell, Ga.
Milton
Top Times — 100 fly: 47:71; 200 fly: 1:46:99; 200 IM: 1:46:07; 400 IM: 3:52:91
Before Princeton — two-time Georgia state champion in the 100 fly; also won state title in the 200 IM as a senior … holds Milton High records in both the 100 fly and 200 IM … invited to National Diversity Select Camp … qualified for U.S. Summer Nationals … team captain … three-time Academic All-American swimming scholar.
Personal — born June 29, 2000 … son of Rabindra and Anuja Khosla … has an older brother Abhijan and a younger sister Megha; brother swam at Emory, and then on the Georgia Tech club team … enjoys playing basketball and watching Netflix … undecided on course of study at Princeton, but interested in economics.
About Raunak
What was the biggest factor(s) in choosing Princeton?
The outstanding academics in addition to the great team culture.
What is something specific you hope to bring to the team?
I hope to bring a great attitude and competitive spirit to the team.
What is something unique about yourself?
I have a twin sister and lived in Japan my freshman year.
Jonathan Pollock
Free • Fairfax, Va.
Milton
Top Times — 50 free: 20.50; 100 free: 45.21: 200 free: 1:38.18
Before Princeton — won five Virginia 5A state titles … helped Milton win two Virginia team titles … Speedo Summer Junior National Championship qualifier … TJHSST Robot Competition Torque champion.
Personal — born May 3, 2000 … son of Terry and Michael Pollock … has an older brother Nolan, an older sister Jenna, and a younger brother Connor; Nolan rowed at Harvard … enjoys metal working and building things; once built a propane furnace … plans to study mechanical and aerospace engineering.
About Jonathan
What was the biggest factor(s) in choosing Princeton?
The academic rigor and focused team found at Princeton meant I would get a great education while also being a part of a hard-working group of athletes. The faculty at Princeton and focus on undergraduate students meant I would get an education second to none.
What is something specific you hope to bring to the team?
I bring a strong work ethic which will resonate well with the other swimmers. I'm focused in the pool and in the classroom trying to make the most out of my time at Princeton with my teammates.
What is something unique about yourself?
For my senior research project in high school I built a propane furnace to accompany my custom built 3d printer. Using wax filament, I printed 3D models for lost wax casting. I've made jewelry and other small metal pieces with this method.
Colin Reilly
Fly/Free • Philadelphia, Pa.
Father Judge
Top Times — 50 free: 21.45; 100 free: 45.33; 200 free: 1:40.72; 100 fly:49.18; 200 fly 1:51.41
Before Princeton — won league titles in the 100 fly, 100 free, and 200 IM … district champion in the 100 fly … owns six high school records (100/200/500 free, 100 fly, 100 back, 200 IM) … two-year team captain … competed at Winter Nationals … three-time Scholastic All-American … National Honor Society member.
Personal — born March 13, 2000 … son of Matthew and Loretta Reilly … has a younger brother Sean … enjoys traveling … plans to study either Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering or Computer Science.
About Colin
What was the biggest factor(s) in choosing Princeton?
The esteemed coaching staff, the driven team atmosphere, and the superior academics
What is something specific you hope to bring to the team?
I hope to help encourage others to strive to reach their full potential through the example of striving to improve myself.
What is something unique about yourself?
I am a mood lightener.
Tai Long Singh
Fly/Free/Back • Point Roberts, Wash.
South Delta
Top Times (LC) — 100 fly: 54.98; 100 free: 51.50; 100 back: 57.01
Before Princeton — won 62 provincial titles, 28 national titles, and holds nine provincial and four Canadian records while swimming for the Winskill Dolphins Swim Club in British Columbia.
Personal — born Feb. 8, 2000 … son of Kamal Singh and Xiaobo Singh … has two older siblings, Long Zang and Cai Hong Singh; Cai swims at the University of the Pacific … enjoys fitness-related activities … plans to study Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.
About Tai
What was the biggest factor(s) in choosing Princeton?
Small, close-knit, family orientated school/team
What is something specific you hope to bring to the team?
A diverse skillset. And my humor.
What is something unique about yourself?
Capable of solving a Rubik's Cube.
Max Walther
Free/Fly • Sea Bright, N.J.
Shore Regional
Top Times— 50 Free: 20.44; 100 Free: 44.88; 200 Free: 1:39.86; 100 Fly: 49.94
Before Princeton — placed third at YMCA Nationals and won a New Jersey state YMCA title … won both a conference and county championship … holds Shore Regional records in 50/100 free and 100 fly, as well as a pair of club records … team captain … NJSIAA Scholar-Athlete.
Personal — born Jan. 26, 2000 … son of Peter Walther and Susanne Glueck-Walther … has an older sister Caroline … enjoys running, biking, and listening to music … plans to study computer science.
About Max
What was the biggest factor(s) in choosing Princeton?
Incredible academics and research opportunities in addition to the great team and coaching staff.
What is something specific you hope to bring to the team?
I hope to improve my times and be able to score for the team at dual meets and hopefully Ivies. I also hope to be a good training partner and push others and myself in practice.
What is something unique about yourself?
I was born in Germany and lived there for most of my life.
Nathan Yates
Free/Back/Fly • San Jose, Calif.
Bellarmine Prep
Top Times — 100 Fly: 47.74; 100 Back: 49.06; 50 free: 20.24; 100 free: 44.67
Before Princeton — finalist at Winter Junior Nationals West … team captain … named one of Bellarmine's Blue Standard – a strong representation of the senior class … Bellarmine's Matteo Ricci Award winner … Bellarmine's Billy Schmidt Award winner … Scholastic All American for Swimming … High School All American for Swimming.
Personal — born April 28, 2018 … son of Phu Nguyen and Alan Yates … has a younger brother Keenan … enjoys fishing/spearfishing, solving Rubik's cubes, and the beach … plans to study Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.
About Nathan
What was the biggest factor(s) in choosing Princeton?
Princeton has a phenomenal Physics and engineering program which caught my attention when I was choosing schools. Princeton also has a tremendous network of faculty and alumni looking to help students flourish and succeed in their academic endeavors.
What is something specific you hope to bring to the team?
I hope to bring to the team a happy atmosphere even while we're working at our hardest.
What is something unique about yourself?
I'm from California but do not know how to surf.
You can read the full bios on the incoming class below.
Tindar Cyr
Breast/IM • Cincinnati, Ohio
Seven Hills School
Top Times — 100 breast: 57.32; 200 breast: 2:03.55; 200 IM: 1:53.82; 400 IM: 4:08.54
Before Princeton — two-time MVC Conference Swimmer of the Year … earned all-state, all-city, all-conference, and academic all-conference honors all four years at Seven Hills … member of All-American relay during sophomore season … won two state championships in high school and placed second a third year … named team MVP as a senior captain … selected for USA Swimming National Diversity Select Camp at U.S. Olympic Training Center … Winter Junior National qualifier … volunteer coached an underprivileged swim team … National Merit Finalist … earned the Seven Hills School Biology Award … member of the Cum Laude Society … three-time Academic All-American.
Personal — born Aug. 29, 1999 … son of Billy Cyr '85 and Linda Cyr '86 … has three older siblings: Britt, Peppar, and Tigar; Peppar is a member of the Princeton Class of 2015, while Tigar is a member of the men's swimming team and is in the Princeton Class of 2020 … grandfather Howard Cyr, Jr., is a member of the Class of 1951 … enjoys camping and breakdancing … considering studying either neuroscience or psychology.
About Tindar
What was the biggest factor(s) in choosing Princeton?
I think PUCSDT epitomizes being a Student-Athlete rather than an Athlete-Student. The incredible academic opportunities, intellectual culture, and discipline and camaraderie that the team brings make Princeton the best fit for me.
What is something specific you hope to bring to the team?
I hope to be a positive influence on the team and be a guy that my teammates can lean on.
What is something unique about yourself?
I am an Eagle Scout.
Brendan Firlie
Free • Sarasota, Fla.
Pine View School
Top Times — 200 free: 1:38.0; 500 free: 4:25; 1000 free: 9:11.71
Before Princeton — helped Pine View win four state championships … competed at U.S. Nationals … selected to the National Diversity Camp … helped set a YMCA national record in the 4x200 relay … team captain … nine-time USA Swimming All-American … 2018 Sarasota Herald Tribune Swimmer of the Year … three-time USA Swimming Academic All-American.
Personal — born Dec. 12, 1999 … son of Daniel and Brenda Firlie … has three younger siblings: Alexis, Cole, and Jade … enjoys chess, fishing, and Fortnite … plans to study economics at Princeton.
About Brendan
What was the biggest factor(s) in choosing Princeton?
The prestigious school and incredibly fast swim team
What is something specific you hope to bring to the team?
Lots of fast swimming
What is something unique about yourself?
I have two wild Conejitos.
Miguel Jacome
Free/IM • Issaquah, Wash.
Eastside Catholic
Top Times — 200 free: 1:38.36; 500 free: 4:30.38; 400 IM: 3:53.55
Before Princeton — won two Washington state titles … selected to the Diversity Select Camp held at the Olympic Training Center … Junior National finalist … holds the 500 free record for his club.
Personal — born Dec. 9, 1999 … son of Alirio and Ariatna Jacome … has a younger brother David … likes to play guitar, sing, and make music … plans to study chemical and biological engineering at Princeton.
About Miguel
What was the biggest factor(s) in choosing Princeton?
The academics, the amazing coaches and facilities, and the fantastic people on the team.
What is something specific you hope to bring to the team?
I hope to bring a lot of positive energy and help everybody on the team get better.
What is something unique about yourself?
I'm a hard worker with a unique ability to be able to connect with people.
Raunak Khosla
IM/Fly • Roswell, Ga.
Milton
Top Times — 100 fly: 47:71; 200 fly: 1:46:99; 200 IM: 1:46:07; 400 IM: 3:52:91
Before Princeton — two-time Georgia state champion in the 100 fly; also won state title in the 200 IM as a senior … holds Milton High records in both the 100 fly and 200 IM … invited to National Diversity Select Camp … qualified for U.S. Summer Nationals … team captain … three-time Academic All-American swimming scholar.
Personal — born June 29, 2000 … son of Rabindra and Anuja Khosla … has an older brother Abhijan and a younger sister Megha; brother swam at Emory, and then on the Georgia Tech club team … enjoys playing basketball and watching Netflix … undecided on course of study at Princeton, but interested in economics.
About Raunak
What was the biggest factor(s) in choosing Princeton?
The outstanding academics in addition to the great team culture.
What is something specific you hope to bring to the team?
I hope to bring a great attitude and competitive spirit to the team.
What is something unique about yourself?
I have a twin sister and lived in Japan my freshman year.
Jonathan Pollock
Free • Fairfax, Va.
Milton
Top Times — 50 free: 20.50; 100 free: 45.21: 200 free: 1:38.18
Before Princeton — won five Virginia 5A state titles … helped Milton win two Virginia team titles … Speedo Summer Junior National Championship qualifier … TJHSST Robot Competition Torque champion.
Personal — born May 3, 2000 … son of Terry and Michael Pollock … has an older brother Nolan, an older sister Jenna, and a younger brother Connor; Nolan rowed at Harvard … enjoys metal working and building things; once built a propane furnace … plans to study mechanical and aerospace engineering.
About Jonathan
What was the biggest factor(s) in choosing Princeton?
The academic rigor and focused team found at Princeton meant I would get a great education while also being a part of a hard-working group of athletes. The faculty at Princeton and focus on undergraduate students meant I would get an education second to none.
What is something specific you hope to bring to the team?
I bring a strong work ethic which will resonate well with the other swimmers. I'm focused in the pool and in the classroom trying to make the most out of my time at Princeton with my teammates.
What is something unique about yourself?
For my senior research project in high school I built a propane furnace to accompany my custom built 3d printer. Using wax filament, I printed 3D models for lost wax casting. I've made jewelry and other small metal pieces with this method.
Colin Reilly
Fly/Free • Philadelphia, Pa.
Father Judge
Top Times — 50 free: 21.45; 100 free: 45.33; 200 free: 1:40.72; 100 fly:49.18; 200 fly 1:51.41
Before Princeton — won league titles in the 100 fly, 100 free, and 200 IM … district champion in the 100 fly … owns six high school records (100/200/500 free, 100 fly, 100 back, 200 IM) … two-year team captain … competed at Winter Nationals … three-time Scholastic All-American … National Honor Society member.
Personal — born March 13, 2000 … son of Matthew and Loretta Reilly … has a younger brother Sean … enjoys traveling … plans to study either Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering or Computer Science.
About Colin
What was the biggest factor(s) in choosing Princeton?
The esteemed coaching staff, the driven team atmosphere, and the superior academics
What is something specific you hope to bring to the team?
I hope to help encourage others to strive to reach their full potential through the example of striving to improve myself.
What is something unique about yourself?
I am a mood lightener.
Tai Long Singh
Fly/Free/Back • Point Roberts, Wash.
South Delta
Top Times (LC) — 100 fly: 54.98; 100 free: 51.50; 100 back: 57.01
Before Princeton — won 62 provincial titles, 28 national titles, and holds nine provincial and four Canadian records while swimming for the Winskill Dolphins Swim Club in British Columbia.
Personal — born Feb. 8, 2000 … son of Kamal Singh and Xiaobo Singh … has two older siblings, Long Zang and Cai Hong Singh; Cai swims at the University of the Pacific … enjoys fitness-related activities … plans to study Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.
About Tai
What was the biggest factor(s) in choosing Princeton?
Small, close-knit, family orientated school/team
What is something specific you hope to bring to the team?
A diverse skillset. And my humor.
What is something unique about yourself?
Capable of solving a Rubik's Cube.
Max Walther
Free/Fly • Sea Bright, N.J.
Shore Regional
Top Times— 50 Free: 20.44; 100 Free: 44.88; 200 Free: 1:39.86; 100 Fly: 49.94
Before Princeton — placed third at YMCA Nationals and won a New Jersey state YMCA title … won both a conference and county championship … holds Shore Regional records in 50/100 free and 100 fly, as well as a pair of club records … team captain … NJSIAA Scholar-Athlete.
Personal — born Jan. 26, 2000 … son of Peter Walther and Susanne Glueck-Walther … has an older sister Caroline … enjoys running, biking, and listening to music … plans to study computer science.
About Max
What was the biggest factor(s) in choosing Princeton?
Incredible academics and research opportunities in addition to the great team and coaching staff.
What is something specific you hope to bring to the team?
I hope to improve my times and be able to score for the team at dual meets and hopefully Ivies. I also hope to be a good training partner and push others and myself in practice.
What is something unique about yourself?
I was born in Germany and lived there for most of my life.
Nathan Yates
Free/Back/Fly • San Jose, Calif.
Bellarmine Prep
Top Times — 100 Fly: 47.74; 100 Back: 49.06; 50 free: 20.24; 100 free: 44.67
Before Princeton — finalist at Winter Junior Nationals West … team captain … named one of Bellarmine's Blue Standard – a strong representation of the senior class … Bellarmine's Matteo Ricci Award winner … Bellarmine's Billy Schmidt Award winner … Scholastic All American for Swimming … High School All American for Swimming.
Personal — born April 28, 2018 … son of Phu Nguyen and Alan Yates … has a younger brother Keenan … enjoys fishing/spearfishing, solving Rubik's cubes, and the beach … plans to study Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.
About Nathan
What was the biggest factor(s) in choosing Princeton?
Princeton has a phenomenal Physics and engineering program which caught my attention when I was choosing schools. Princeton also has a tremendous network of faculty and alumni looking to help students flourish and succeed in their academic endeavors.
What is something specific you hope to bring to the team?
I hope to bring to the team a happy atmosphere even while we're working at our hardest.
What is something unique about yourself?
I'm from California but do not know how to surf.
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