Over the last coupleof years, Sofia Chichaikina and Noah Verdal haveactually been important pieces to the success of Rutgers swimming and football. On Tuesday, they were acknowledged for their efforts and called winners of the Big Ten Outstanding Sportsmanship Award. The honor is provided to professionalathletes who haveactually differentiated themselves through sportsmanship and ethical habits.
During her time at Rutgers, Chichaikina made program history. Her resume consistsof 5 school records, 4 Rutgers Aquatic Center swimmingpool records, and 10 Big Ten Championship podium surfaces. She likewise holds the school record in the 100 complimentary and with the 400 complimentary, 800 complimentary, and 200 collection relays.
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Additionally, at the 2023 Big Ten Championships, Chichaikina assisted Rutgers to its greatest point overall giventhat signingupwith the league. She reached the podium 4 times, consistingof a seventh-place efficiency with the 200-medley relay group.
While Vedral did not reset the record books like Chichaikina, he sti