PITMAN, N.J. - TCNJ men's swimming star James McChesney was recognized at No. 61 in the latest edition of the New Jersey Athletic Conference's Top 70-in-70 series.
 
In celebration of the 70th anniversary of the New Jersey Athletic Conference, the NJAC will name its top 70 student-athletes in the 70-year history of the conference. All selections were made by a panel comprised of current and former athletic administrators, current and former athletic communications personnel, conference office staff, and media. Consideration was limited to full-member institution student-athletes who competed in sports currently sponsored by the NJAC.

McChesney established himself as one of the most decorated swimmers in TCNJ and New Jersey Athletic Conference history during his career from 2021-24. A two-time NCAA Division III national champion in the 200-yard freestyle, McChesney also set the Division III record in the event and earned an impressive 18 All-America honors during his collegiate career.

McChesney dominated conference competition, capturing 24 NJAC championships and establishing NJAC Championship meet records in the 50-, 100-, and 200-yard freestyle events. A two-time NJAC Swimmer of the Year, he capped his outstanding collegiate career by earning the 2024 NJAC Male Athlete of the Year award, recognizing his accomplishments among all student-athletes across the conference.
 
NJAC Top 70-in-70:
#61 - James McChesney
#63 - Jeanne Hengemuhle
#64 - Robin Selbst
#70 - Natalie Cooper