Men’s Swimming and Diving Announces Class of 2028

HANOVER, N.H. — Milana Socha, head coach of the Dartmouth men's and women's swimming and diving teams, has announced the men's program's Class of 2028. This six-member class includes athletes from across the United States, spanning from New York to California, plus one from Ireland.

"These men are going to make an immediate positive impact on our team, and not just through the points they will score," Socha said. "They are all high character individuals who are driven to succeed and aim for excellence in all they do. My coaching staff and I are very excited to work with them as they help take Dartmouth swimming and diving to new heights."

The newcomers, listed alphabetically, are as follows:

Ronan Fahey
Dublin, Ireland | Distance Free | Trojan Swimming Club | Blackrock College
Before Dartmouth: Three-time 1500m national champion with 14 total national medals … Represented Ireland in the European Junior Open Water Championships in 2023 and 2024, and the European Open Water Cup in 2023 and 2024 … Men's National Champion in the 10km Open Water in 2023 … Member of the Irish National Team in 2023 and 2024.
Why Dartmouth: "I chose Dartmouth for the amazing coaching staff, particularly coach Milana, who is very knowledgeable and talented, but also truly cares about her athletes both in and out of the pool. The swim team was incredibly welcoming, fun and hardworking, which really helped finalize the decision for me. Lastly, the gorgeous campus and location meant that Dartmouth was truly everything I was looking for in a college and I couldn't ask for a better place to spend the next four years."

Brandon Lee
Irvine, Calif. | Breast | Irvine Novaquatics | Sage Hill High School
Before Dartmouth: Two-time Scholastic All-American … High school record holder … High school team captain … AP Scholar with distinction.
Why Dartmouth: "I chose Dartmouth because of the excellent academic reputation, along with a welcoming and close community."

McCoy Lyman
Atlanta, Ga. | Diving | Atlanta Diving Association | Midtown High School
Before Dartmouth: GHSA state champion … Two-time state runner-up … School record holder … AP Scholar with distinction … APS champion … National Merit finalist… USA Diving tier 3 team member.
Why Dartmouth: "I chose Dartmouth because of the environment it's in. The small-town feel of the school makes it feel really homey and allows everyone to connect much more deeply."

Aiden Sandvig
Los Alamitos, Calif. | Fly | Golden West Swim Club | Los Alamitos High School
Before Dartmouth: Holds several school and club records … Los Alamitos team MVP 2024 …. also a musician who plays piano, guitar, ukulele, and sings.
Why Dartmouth: "Dartmouth felt like home to me, and the energy was bright and vibrant."

Jagger Stachtiaris
New York, New York | Fly/Back/IM | Asphalt Green Unified Aquatics | Trinity High School
Before Dartmouth: School record holder in five events at Trinity High School … Cum Laude Society inductee … Won the state championship in the 100 fly and the 200 IM as a senior.
Why Dartmouth: "I chose Dartmouth because of the love the student body holds for the school, the commitment to academic and athletic excellence, and the incredible location."

Jacob Turner
Richardson, Texas | IM/Breast | Metroplex Aquatics | Coram Deo Academy
Before Dartmouth: US Olympic Trials qualifier in the 200 IM and the 200 breast … Broke Texas state records in the 200 IM and the 200 breast … Won state swimmer of the meet twice.
Why Dartmouth: "I was truly inspired by the team dynamic at Dartmouth. Having a supportive and united group of hardworking individuals is crucial for achieving success and becoming an even greater swimmer and student-athlete. The camaraderie and leadership within the Dartmouth swim team creates an environment where everyone thrives and pushes each other to excel."

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