Articles by Charlotte Wells

2023 Worlds Silver Medalist Samuel Short Misses Out on 800 Free Final at Paris Olympics

Despite being the #1 seed heading into the event, Short narrowly missed out on making it back for the final by placing 9th overall.

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Tunisia’s Ahmed Jaouadi Sees Massive Drop to Qualify 2nd for 800 Free Olympic Final

The 19-year-old Tunisian distance star dropped over three seconds in his 800 to jump from 10th to 2nd heading into the final in Paris.

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Adam Peaty Tears Up In Emotional Post-Race Interview After 100 Breast Final

Adam Peaty gets emotional in post-race interviews, reflecting on his journey in the sport and not letting one race define him.

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Katie Ledecky Gets Emotional in Post-400 Free Press Conference

Katie Ledecky gave an emotional post-race interview after the 400 free final, reflecting on her performance and the community around her.

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2024 Paris Olympics: Gorbenko Scratches 100 Breast Semi Finals on Day 2 of Competition

Anastasia Gorbenko scratches out of 100 breaststroke semi final after placing 7th in the preliminary heats; Yang Chang moves up to 16th.

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Rutgers University Hires Pat Malone As Assistant Coach of Women’s Swimming and Diving

Patrick Malone joins the Scarlet Knights as new women’s swimming and diving assistant coach after spending three seasons with UMBC.

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2024 Olympic Previews: Can Team USA Keep the Streak Alive in the Men’s 400 Medley Relay?

The American men have never lost an Olympic 4×100 medley relay, but they are in for a tough battle in Paris as China chases them down.

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What Do You Get When You Win an Olympic Medal in Indonesia? 5 Cows and a Meatball Restaurant

With no set payment standard for Olympic medalist, many countries offer non-monetary awards to their athletes. In Indonesia, that includes five cows.

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2024 Olympics Previews: Baby Let The Games Begin (Men’s 200 Free) (David’s Version)

David Popovici is the favorite to win the 200 free, but it is sure to be an intense race behind him with eight swimmers all in the 1:44 range.

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2024 Olympics Previews: Australian Women Locked in for Gold in the 4×200 Free Relay

With the two fastest women in the world in the 200 free and a stacked roster behind them, Australia is all but guaranteed to win the gold medal in Paris.

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Former Mission Viejo Swim Coach Mike Pelton Dies At 76

Former Mission Viejo High School swim coach Mike Pelton, who led the Diablos to 20 championship titles, died of cardiac arrest at the age 76.

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Jamie Davis Selected as New CEO of USA Water Polo

USA Water Polo selects Jamie Davis, the current head of USA Volleyball, to replace Chris Ramsey as their new CEO beginning in October of 2024.

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2024 Olympic Previews: Is Ledecky’s Throne Under Attack In The Women’s 800 Free?

Katie Ledecky has long dominated the women’s 800 free, but Ariarne Titmus has been on fire this year. Can she challenge for gold in Paris?

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FGCU Swimmer Ella Smith Headed to Paris for Olympic Broadcast Training Program

FGCU swimmer Ella Smith will be participating in an Olympic broadcasting program, taking after her mother who is a former Olympian and sports commentator.

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Panama City Swim Team Names Scott Fortier as New Head Coach

Scott Fortier joins PCST as their new head coach after coaching internationally with the Virgin Islands National Team and the St. Croix Dolphins.

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