Wayne State University Men’s Swimming and Diving Program Announces Three Signings for 2025-26 Season
Detroit, MI – Wayne State University Men’s Swimming and Diving Head Coach Kyle Goodrich announced the addition of Griffin J. Damuth, Lucas safta, and Paul DeMartini to the program for the 2025-26 season. The incoming class represents a significant boost to the Warriors’ roster, bringing a blend of talent and academic ambition.
Damuth,a native of Grand Rapids,Mich., born April 24, 2007, is the son of Rob and nikki Damuth. His father swam at Grand Valley State and also served as his high school coach. Damuth plans to major in Mechanical Engineering at Wayne State.
Safta, hailing from Windsor, Ontario, and born September 18, 2006, joins the Warriors as a 2025 graduate of Belle River District high School. A four-year letterwinner, Safta recorded personal-best times of 57.33 in the 100y Breaststroke, 2:05.82 in the 200 Breaststroke,25.03 in the 50 S Free, and 1:00.18 in the 100 S Back. He served as a team captain and received Academic Honors while swimming for the Windsor Aquatic Club. Safta intends to major in Economics. His brother, Ryan, is a diver at St. Ambrose University.
DeMartini, a Farmington, Mich. native born november 28, 2007, is a 2025 graduate of Farmington High School. He earned All-State recognition in three events as a senior, placing fourth in the 100 fly (49.73), and swimming the third leg on the state champion 200 free relay. DeMartini also posted personal bests of 1:55.08 in the 200 IM and 1:50.89 in the 200 fly. He plans to major in Exploratory Science and Math.
