Articles by Charlotte Wells

Daniel Bunge Posts 2:11.04 200 IM at NOVA Commonwealth Games, #4 Time This Season for 13-14 Boys

Bunge knocked over five seconds off of his former lifetime best en route to winning the 200 IM and launching himself up the national rankings in the event.

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Florida State Adds Caroline MacDonald, Emma Thomas to Women’s 2026 Recruiting Class

Thomas and MacDonald will help fill some of the gaps left by graduating seniors and bring added depth to Florida State this coming season.

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Gabi Brito Moves To #4 This Season in 15-16 Girls’ 50 Back at BCA Summer Sizzler

Brito won the event in a season-best time of 29.19, marking the fastest time among 15-year-olds so far this season.

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Free/Back Specialists Andreas Da Silva and Zachariah Dale Headed to LSU This Fall (2026)

Da Silva and Dale are currently poised to be two of the Tigers’ top contributors in the backstroke events, bringing added depth to the team.

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Miami (FL) Strengthens 2026-2027 Roster with Addition of Charlotte Brousseau, Joslyn Bolton

Brousseau and Bolton will bring added depth to the Hurricanes across the stroke disciplines, particularly in the free and IM events.

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World Juniors Qualifier Maari Randvali Sends Verbal to Michigan for Fall 2027

The Estonian athlete, who raced at the 2025 World Junior Championships, would have landed in the ‘B’ final in the 100 fly at the 2026 Big Ten Championships.

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Futures Qualifier Christian Perez Verbals to NYU for Fall 2027

Based on his top times, Perez would have earned a second swim in six events at the 2026 UAA Conference Champs, setting him up to be a strong contributor. 

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BYU Adds Summer Thresher, Eliza Furqueron and Lauren Nielsen to 2026 Women’s Recruiting Class

Furqueron, Nielsen and Thresher have all announced their commitment to swim for BYU and will bring added depth in the back, fly and IM events.

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Sweden Unveils Statue Honoring Olympic Champion Diver Greta Johansson

Johansson won gold on the 10-meter platform at the 1912 Olympic Games in Stockholm, the first modern Olympics to feature women’s swimming and diving events.

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Philanthropist and Prominent BC Swimming Community Member Mel Zajac Sr. Died Age 98

Inducted into the BC Swimming Hall of Fame, Zajac created the Mel Jr. and Marty Zajac Foundation and sponsored the Mel Zajac Jr. International Swim Meet.

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Hungarian Breaststroker Vanda Megyesi to Swim for Washington State Starting Fall 2027

Based on her projected converted times, Megyesi would have landed in the top 16 in two events at the 2026 Mountain West Conference Championships.

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European Juniors Qualifier Arian Kadić to Swim for Wayne State This Fall (2026)

Based on his projected time conversions, the Bosnian swimmer would have landed in the ‘A’ final in four events at the 2026 GLIAC Championships.

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BYU Adds Backstroker Colin Eliason, Freestyler Gavin Willyerd to Deepen 2026 Recruiting Class

Both high school state champions from their respective hometowns, the pair will bring added depth to the Cougars’ roster in the free and back events.

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Sectionals Finalist Jackie Furches Verbals to UC Davis for Fall 2027

Furches is poised to be a strong contributor with times that would have landed her in the ‘B’ final in three events at the 2026 Big West Conference Champs.

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Elizabeth Dekkers Breaks Own 200 Fly All Comers Record with 2:04.95 at Australian Swimming Trials

Dekkers lowered the record by .25, breaking the 2:05 barrier for the first time and registering the fastest time ever swam on Australian soil in this event.

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