Three members of Denison University's men's swimming and diving team鈥擭ick Fogle, Jack Hill, and Liam Nelson鈥攈ave been recognized as Academic All-Americans庐 for the 2025-26 season by College Sports Communicators. Fogle, who has won multiple national titles, was named to the Second Team, while Hill, a 14-time NCAA All-American, earned First Team recognition. Nelson, a six-time All-American, made the Third Team. This achievement marks a total of 137 Academic All-Americans庐 from Denison and highlights the performance of these student-athletes both in the pool and academically.

By the Numbers
  • Fogle: 6-time NCAA Division III All-American, 2 national titles.
  • Hill: 14-time NCAA Division III All-American, broke NCAA records in 100 and 200 Free.
  • Nelson: 6-time NCAA Division II All-American, 3 titles in 200 Breast.
State of Play
  • Denison's men's swimming and diving team has now produced 33 Academic All-Americans庐.
  • The Academic All-America庐 program has been in existence since 1952, recognizing over 1,400 student-athletes annually.
What's Next

As these athletes continue their academic and athletic pursuits, their recognition may inspire future swimmers at Denison to excel in both areas, potentially leading to more Academic All-American庐 honors.

Bottom Line

Recognition of academic excellence among student-athletes like Fogle, Hill, and Nelson underlines the importance of balancing academic success with athletic performance, contributing positively to Denison University's legacy in athletics.