Article: Fishman leads Princeton with quiet confidence

Nathan Danielson
University Wire
11-30-2005
(The Daily Princetonian) (CSTV U-WIRE) PRINCETON, N.J. -- At 6 feet, 10 inches tall, Alan Fishman cuts an imposing figure. But ask men's swimming head coach C. Rob Orr to describe his senior captain, and Orr reveals that Fishman doesn't exactly fit the stereotype of a hulking Goliath.

"He's easily approachable," Orr said, "somewhat of a gentle giant."

Talk to Fishman, and you quickly understand what his coach means and why he is a natural team leader. Thanks to his comfortable blend of thoughtfulness, poise and respect, the Tigers voted to make him their captain this winter.

Fishman's 16-year swimming career began at the age of 6. Swimming was one ...

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