he also would like to use any possible NCAA competition as a springboard
for next summer's Olympic trials.
"As a freshman, I am still trying to figure things out," Shevchik said. "But I also hope to bring some of my experiences to help raise Harvard to
the next level of swimming."
He is especially looking forward to starting his collegiate career completely healthy. For the majority of his senior year of high school, Shevchik suffered from Lyme disease.
"This is the first time in over a year that I have been healthy and my training has benefited significantly from it," Shevchik said.
Along with Shevchik, fellow freshman sprinters Dan Cieslikewicz and Ryan Parmenter will also contribute to the Crimson's potential success.
Sophomore Kyle Egan, the fastest butterflyer on the team, could be among the top eight in the country, and senior Marek Biegluk, the fastest Harvard breaststoker, should be a force in the medley relays.
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