While the meet served to highlight many of the young swimmers on Harvard’s team, it also was the final meet for the seniors that swam.
“Obviously, one meet can’t sum up a career,” Brophy said. “But the seniors did their best, and they have put their heart and soul into our team. I know everyone appreciates that. They have had a huge impact on the team and have led the team in a great direction.”
Just as Brophy says the seniors have had a huge influence on the team, Wurzbacher can attest to the impact the team has had on him.
“This sport and this team have meant everything to me in my four years here,” the co-captain said. “I know I will never have another opportunity to be on a team like Harvard men’s swimming and diving again, and I am very thankful to have had this opportunity.”
The meet served as closure for these seniors, and as a time to look back on their careers at Harvard.
“Reflecting on the four years of work that all of [the seniors] have put in and all we have accomplished together just made it an overwhelming weekend,” Wurzbacher said. “This was the last chance we had to compete and represent Harvard.”