Articles by Charlotte Wells

Breaststrokers Gabriella Marim, Lizzie Yon Join WVU’s 2026 Recruiting Class

Marim and Yon will bring added depth to the team and help strengthen the Mountaineers’ lineup in the breaststroke discipline.

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Nathaniel Malcolm Climbs National Rankings in 17-18 Boys’ 100 Breast on Boise Sectionals Night 3

The 18-year-old posted a best time of 1:02.83, which currently ranks him 9th in the country this season in the boys’ 17-18 age group.

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Swimming World Cup Qualifier Gabriel Ardeleanu Commits to Ohio State for Fall 2027

A strong competitor in the sprint and mid-distance freestyle events, Ardeleanu should boost Ohio State’s depth in those disciplines when he joins the team.

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Futures Finalist Alexandra Sartie Barrutia Sends Verbal to Arizona for Fall 2027

Barrutia already boasts times that would have earned her a second swim in two events at the 2026 Big 12 Conference Championships.

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British Paralympic Champion Sarah Storey Announces Retirement from Competition

The 48-year-old won 74 world and Paralympic medals in swimming and cycling throughout her career, becoming the most decorated British Paralympian in history.

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Henry Anstine Flips Commitment from Minnesota to Michigan for Fall 2027

A strong competitor in the sprint free discipline, Anstine dropped time in each of his top events this past season and should bring added depth to Michigan.

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Cincinnati Adds Four Names to Women’s 2026 Recruiting Class

Macartney Mahler, McKenzie Jenny, Nicole Amike and Riley Miller will join Cincinnati in the fall and bring added depth to the team across all four strokes.

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Sectionals Finalist Lysander Mihaly Sends Verbal to Penn for Fall 2027

A mid-distance and distance freestyle specialist, Mihaly already boasts multiple top times that would have scored at the 2026 Ivy League Championships.

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Neutral Athletes Surge to Top of the Medal Table Following Day 2 of 2026 Euro Junior Champs

The Neutral Athletes won three events Wednesday night to bring their gold medal count up to four, surpassing Great Britain in the medal rankings.

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Great Britain Leads Euro Juniors Medal Table As Records Fall on Day 1 of Racing

Amalie Smith, above, helped secure both of Great Britain’s golds on day 1 of the 2026 European Junior Championships, winning the 400 IM and 400 free relay.

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German Breaststroke Specialist Simon Schumacher to Swim for WVU Starting Fall 2026

Based on his projected time conversions, Schumacher is poised to rank 5th in the 100 breast and 400 IM and 7th in the 200 breast and 200 IM this season.

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Longtime Boston College Swim Coach Tom Groden Dies At 77

Groden started BC’s swimming and diving program after graduating in 1972 and served as the head coach of both the men’s and women’s teams for 45 years. 

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Lorne Wigginton Takes Down Oldest Canadian Individual Record in Men’s LCM with 4:11.32 400 IM

Wigginton shaved .09 off of the national record, which was last set by Brian Johns in 2008 with a time of 4:11.41.

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Summer McIntosh Shatters 200 Fly World Record in 2:01.65, Ending Oldest WR in Women’s Swimming

Breaking the infamous record, McIntosh took down the oldest world record in women’s swimming and the last women’s record from the super-suit era.

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Bulgarian Championships Finalist Darina Rakova to Compete for TCU This Fall (2026)

A strong competitor in the backstroke events, Rakova will bring added depth to the Horned Frogs when she joins the team this season.

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