Former UNCW swimmer sworn in as Marine

Tink Niebel was all CAA in the 200 freestyle

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) – Tank Niebel is now officially a Marine after being sworn in this weekend.

Congratulations to alum and former team captain, Tink Niebel. Officially a Marine.

Tink's quote "It’s official! I found there are a lot of parallels between swimming and the Marines. The importance of discipline, grit, team work, and family."

Thank you for your service, Tink. pic.twitter.com/KovXwUuEJK

— uncwswimdive (@uncwswimdive) November 20, 2023

Niebel earned All-CAA honors in the 200 Free, finishing third at the CAA Championships.

“It’s official,” said Niebel. “I found there are a lot of parallels between swimming and the Marines. The importance of discipline, grit, team work, and family.”