Articles by Charlotte Wells

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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Tylor Mathieu Named Washington State’s Assistant Swim Coach

Tylor Mathieu kicks off her collegiate coaching career as the assistant swim coach at Washington State, just a few months after graduating from Florida.

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Kim Williams Returns to Alma Mater as Stanford Women’s Assistant Coach

Decorated Stanford swimming alum Kim Williams is returning to The Farm as the new women’s assistant coach after spending one season at Cal-Berkeley.

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What Was the 200-Meter Obstacle Event at the Olympics?

With the Paris Olympics just around the corner, here is a look back at the unique swimming event that was held the last time Paris hosted the Olympic Games.

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Maiya Otsuka Named Acting Head Coach of UMass Women’s Program

Maiya Otsuka steps into her new role as acting head coach of the UMass men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs after nine years as an assistant coach.

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Penn State Names Sean Schimmel Associate Head Coach

Sean Schimmel will take on the role of associate head coach at Penn State after spending the past season as an assistant coach at Miami University (Ohio).

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Long Time USA Swimming Volunteer Russell White Dies Aged 82

Russell White, a dedicated USA Swimming volunteer at local, national and international competitions for over 25 years, died at the age of 82.

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Mewen Tomac Breaks French National Record in the 200 Meter Back

Tokyo Olympian Mewen Tomac sets a new French national record in the 200 back with a time of 1:55.54 at the French Elite Championships.

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Anastasia Kirpichnikova Qualifies for French Olympic Team After Previously Representing Russia

The Russian native changed her sporting nationality to French last April, allowing her to represent France at the upcoming Paris Olympics.

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Heilman’s Time To Shine In Men’s 200 Fly

After a breakout performance last summer, Thomas Heilman looks like he’s ready to take over as the America’s next great 200 butterfly swimmer.

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Battle Brewing Behind Ledecky In Women’s 400 Free

With Katie Ledecky well clear of the field, the most interesting race in the women’s 400 free will be the fight for the second Olympic roster spot.

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