Articles by Annika Johnson

Sakci vs Shymanovich in the 50 Breast: Match 7 Day 1 Entries

In match 7 Energy Standard, Team Iron, DC Trident, and the Toronto Titans will face off. DC Trident must place 3rd to have a chance at making the semifinals.

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7 Storylines to Watch for in Match 7

This will decide if DC Trident has a chance to advance to the semifinals. If they can snag 3rd place in match 7, their final regular-season match, they do.

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Cole Gorsuch Breaks Ian Crocker’s Maine 13-14 200 SCM Back Record – 2:10.16

Cole Gorsuch broke the Maine boys 13-14 SCM record in the 200 back, a record set by Olympic gold medalist Ian Crocker 23 years ago. Then 4 more records fell

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London Roar Remains Undefeated, But LAC Tops Team Standings After Match 5

London Roar is now 2-2 in match wins. Match 5 was a closer race, with LA Current finishing in 2nd by 21 points and the Tokyo Frog Kings in 3rd by 32 points.

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6 Key Points to Watch For in ISL Match 6

Energy Standard and the Toronto Titans are the last teams to enter their 2nd match. Will they show the same improvement from match 1 to 2 as the other teams?

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Alec Filipovic, #6 Recruit in HS Class of 2022, Verbals to Texas

The Longhorn’s have gained a verbal commitment from Alec Filipovic, whose best times would have placed him in multiple A finals at the 2020 Big 12 C’ships.

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Emma Atkinson Breaks VTech Record At 3rd “Belt Challenge” Meet (Race Videos)

Emma Atkinson posted a school and pool record-breaking 200 back (1:52.71) at the final dual of the Hokies Belt Challenge, won by team Orange.

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Neuqua Valley High School Girls Swim 3:20 in 400 Yard Free Relay (Race Videos)

Tiffanie Ruan, Megan Cziezczak, McKenna Stone (above), and Rachel Stege swam a 400 free relay faster than all but one college team has this season.

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Junior Drayden Bell Swims Fastest 50 Free in HSClass of 2022

Drayden Bell’s new best time in the 50 free (20.10) beats the previous top 50 free time in his recruiting class, swam by Dawson Joyce, by .07 seconds.

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Get Ready For ISL Match 3: Debut of Tokyo Frog Kings and Toronto Titans

The Frog Kings’ IM and sprint stars, including Morozov and Brad Tandy (above), and the Titans’ back and free legends will finally hit the water on Saturday.

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20 Dartmouth Sports Sign Solidarity Letter, Protest Team Cuts

20 Dartmouth sports teams signed a letter in solidarity with the 5 teams cut in July, calling for their restatement and transparency from administration.

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Races to Look For at ISL Match #2

In match #2 Iron’s Katinka Hosszu may race her world-record IM events while London Roar’s Adam Peaty and Alia Atkinson take on Aqua Centurions’ breastrokers.

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Cali Condors Overtake Defending Champs: Team Standings After Meet 1

Major point-stealing swims by Olivia Smoliga and Lilly King, the King-Hannis 50 breast skins race, and Dressel’s wins helped the Condors beat Energy Standard.

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OW Champion Chase Travis Wins 3/3 Races at Hokies Belt Challenge (Race Videos)

After Dual Meet #2, Team Orange now leads in overall point scores over Team Maroon. Dual Meet #3 on October 24th will decide the Hokies Belt Challenge winner.

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Niamh McDonagh Has Four-Peated as NAU Pentathlon Champion

4 wins in 4 years: Niamh McDonagh started off her final collegiate season strong alongside standout swims from senior Elisa Rodriguez and many freshmen.

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