Articles by Annika Johnson

2020 ISL Grand Final – Day 2 Live Recap

The Cali Condor’s Caeleb Dressel broke 2 World Records on day 1 of the ISL Grand Final, and he has 3 more opportunities on Sunday.

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2020 Art Adamson Invite Day 3 Finals: Casas Posts 1:36.62 From 200 Back B Final

Despite a possible injury, and placing 10th in prelims, Texas A&M junior Shaine Casas set a new pool record from the 200 back ‘B’ final at 1:36.62.

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2020 Art Adamson Invite Day 3 Prelims: Casas Down, Stepanek Wins 2 for A&M

Shaine Casas wore a walking boot on deck this morning and he finished 10th in the 200 back. Chloe Stepanek touched 1st in the same event with a PR of 1:55.97.

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IOC Says Tokyo 2021 Preparations Are Going Full Steam Ahead

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is continuing preparations by planning safety protocols with the expectation that the 2021 Tokyo Games will happen.

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Daniel Diehl Swims 8th Fastest All-Time 100 LCM Back In 15-16 Age Group: 55.46

After breaking two 13-14 NAG Records in October, Diehl turned 15. At the U.S. Open on Friday he showed that he is still on a roll, posting a 55.46 100m back.

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2020 U.S. Open – Huntsville Friday PM – Jack Aikins Hits PR 54.59 100 Back

18-year-old Jack Aikins’ victory in the 100 back was a 1.62 second time drop from his previous best, 56.21, from the 2019 Georgia Senior State Championships.

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Luis Martinez Breaks Tom Shields’ 100 Fly U.S. Open Meet Record

Tom Shield’s U.S. Open Meet Record was set back in 2013 at 51.65. Today in Huntsville, Auburn graduate Luis Martinez broke that record by .15 seconds.

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2020 U.S. Open – Des Moines Friday PM: Smith Wins, Bacon Keeps 100 Back Record

Regan Smith and Phoebe Bacon had a 100 back rematch from 2019 when Bacon bested Smith. Tonight Smith won, but she didn’t beat Bacon’s U.S. Open Meet Record.

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16-Year-Old Matthew Lucky Hits PR 55.10 in 100 SCY Breast

In Greensboro, NC, Matthew Lucky swam a 55.10 in the 100 breast after being stuck at 56-low for a year and a half, earning a new Summer Juniors cut.

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2020 ISL Match 9 – Day 1 Live Recap

In the penultimate regular-season ISL Match, the Tokyo Frog Kings face Energy Standard and Team Iron for the 1st time this season, and the Toronto Titans.

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Max Litchfield Returns, Manaudou And Morozov Out – ISL Match 9 Day 1 Entries

After sitting out of Match 6 and 7, Max Litchfield is back for Energy Standard. Florent Manaudou (ENS) and Vlad Morozov (TOK) are not on Day 1’s roster.

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Mizzou Continues Winning Streak With 2 Separate Dual Meets: Arkansas and MSU

As the Mizzou women battled Arkansas, Sarah Thompson won the 100 free and 100 fly, events that were once dominated by recent Arkansas grad Anna Hopkin.

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2020 ISL Match #7 Day 2 – Live Recap

Match 7 may be a battle for 2nd between Toronto Titans and Team Iron, while Toronto’s backstrokers Kylie Masse and Lisa Bratton look to score major points.

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Sarah Sjostrom Will Race the Skins For ENS: Match 7 Day 2 Entries

The skins will be showdowns of this season’s top 50 breaststrokers Sakci, (IRO) and Shymanovich (ENS), and sprinters Sjostrom (ENS) and Kromowidjojo (IRO.)

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2020 ISL Match 7 – Day 1 Live Recap

Sarah Sjostrom is back in for Energy Standard. This match will also decide whether or not DC Trident has the chance to advance to the semifinals.

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