Three Swimmers

selfless courageous decisive

Three swimmers from Kennison State University's men's swim team died among the 44 victims of the campus bombing. They heard the explosion and ran into the burning building to aid others, exemplifying student heroism amid tragedy. President Bartlet honors them by name in a DNC fundraiser speech, transforming national grief into resolve and bolstering campaign morale. Their self-sacrifice underscores the administration's call to courage during crisis.

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Student Athletics

Also known as: swimmers from the men's team

Three Swimmers's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

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S4E2 · 20 Hours in America Part II

From Mourning to Resolve

Deceased—remembered with honor; their remembered courage mobilizes collective sentiment.

The three swimmers are referenced by the President as having run into the burning practice facility after hearing an explosion and were killed attempting to save others; they function as …

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Affiliation

Kennison State University

Public Higher Education and Site of Domestic Terrorist Attack