NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Jim Henry, Robert J.H. Kiphuth Coach of Men's & Women's Swimming and Diving has announced that junior Alexander Hazlett will serve as captain for the Bulldogs next season.
 
"We are excited to have Alexander lead our team next year, Henry said. "His ability to motivate others will help everyone to give their very best."
 
A standout in both breaststroke and freestyle events at Yale, Hazlett is a First Team All-Ivy honoree after securing gold in the 200-yard medley relay alongside teammates Lucius Brown, Nick Finch, and Deniel Nankov, setting a new team record with a time of 1:24.00. Hazlett also showcased his talents on the national stage as a qualifier for the 2024 Olympic Trials in the 200 IM. Additionally, he was the recipient of the Jecko IM Team Award and earned Scholar All-American honors for the 2022–23 season.
 
"I am extremely excited and honored to be elected captain for the upcoming year," Hazlett said. "It is an incredible feeling to be trusted by my teammates and coaches to help lead the program. Over the past few years, our team has made incredible progress, and I'm excited to carry on the legacy of the leaders who came before me. This past season was especially meaningful and exciting for the team's future, as we achieved a top-20 finish at NCAAs and our best dual meet record in years. The captains and leaders who helped build this success are some of my closest friends and taught me invaluable lessons on what it means to be a compassionate and supportive teammate. I look forward to carrying our momentum with Jessey Li and continuing the cohesive bond that makes our program so special."