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Whitworth University

McMaster

2026-27 Swimming Roster

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Nathanael Van Liew

  • Class Junior
  • Position Freestyle
  • Hometown Puyallup, Wash.
  • Highschool Rogers
  • Major Applied Math

Biography

Biographical - 

  • Parents: Chris and Deborah Van Liew
  • Hobbies: Video games, volleyball, playing other sports
  • Admired Athlete: Caleb Dressel

Sophomore - 

  • Nathanael qualified to compete at the NCAA Division III championships in the 50-yard freestyle.
  • He also raced in the 100 freestyle and 100 breaststroke at the NCAAs.
  • Nathanael was NWC champion in the 50-yard freestyle in 20.02.
  • He also finished third in the 100 breaststroke and fourth in the 100 free.

Freshman - 

  • Nathanael made the championship finals in all three of his individual events at the 2025 NWC Championships, including a runner-up finish in the 50-yard freestyle.

High School -

  • Nathanael placed first in the 50 freestyle and second in the 100 freestyle at Districts.
  • He finished 10th at the 4A State Championships in both the 50 and 100 free.
  • Nathanael's 200 freestyle relay team broke a school record. 

Historical Player Information

  • 2024-25Freshman

    Freestyle

  • 2025-26Sophomore

    Freestyle

  • 2026-27Junior

    Freestyle