Sophomore Kate Nadeau is the former team record holder in the 200-yard butterfly, and will be looking to launch an aquatic assault on Chock’s butterfly team records, as well as on the rest of the Ivy League.

Sophomore diver Rene Paradise will lead a trio of freshmen divers in their quest to bounce Princeton from the top of the Ivy League’s diving rankings.

One of Harvard’s critical challenges will be its effort to maintain fast swimming throughout the season, up to and including the Ivy championships and possibly the NCAAs.

“Coach Morawski has told us we need to have staying power this season,” said Walter. “We know how to swim fast and train hard, this year, we just need to stay excited and continue to elevate our performances as the months go by.”

The team has started out on the right foot.

“At this point in the season our returning swimmers are doing better than ever,” said McDougall. “We’re in this for the right reasons and with all the racing we’ve been doing, things are just going to get better for us.”

If the talent of the freshman and the determination of Harvard’s returning competitors is any sign, the Crimson might just surprise the rest of the league.

Already Harvard has defeated powerhouse University of Michigan in a relay scrimmage. This weekend Harvard heads to Hanover, N.H., for a tri-meet against Dartmouth and Cornell.

For this year’s Crimson squad, it is just a matter of time before they are stronger than the rest.