Articles by Charlotte Wells

Free & Fly Specialist Sawyer Jones Transfers to Saint Mary’s College of California for Fall 2026

With times that would have earned him a second swim in four events at the 2026 MPSF Championships, Jones is poised to be a top contributor for Saint Mary’s.

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Sectionals Champion Caleb Kattau Commits to Penn State for Fall 2026

A butterfly and IM specialist, Kattau is currently poised to be the Nittany Lions’ fastest competitor in the 200 fly next season.

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European Juniors Finalist Zoltan Bagi to Swim for University of Florida Starting Fall 2026

Bagi is poised to be one of the Gators’ top competitors in the fly events next season and will bring added depth in the sprint free events.

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Austrian Swimming Federation Sports Director Walter Baer Dies At 56

Baer became the Sports Director of the Austrian Swimming Federation in 2018, where he oversaw the organization’s sports operations. 

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Pro Swim Series Finalist Ethan Linville Flips Commitment from USC to ASU for Fall 2026

With times that would have landed him in the top 16 in two events at the 2026 Big 12 Championships, Linville is poised to be a strong contributor for ASU.

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BOTR Distance Freestyler Liam Drake Sends Verbal to Georgia Tech for Fall 2027

Drake is currently poised to be one of the Yellow Jackets’ fastest competitors in the 500, 1000 and 1650 free, setting him up to be a key contributor.

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Grace Perry Posts Back-To-Back Victories to Close Out Boise Sectionals

Perry won the 50 free (23.06) and 200 IM (2:00.14), clocking new lifetime best times in both events as she climbed the national rankings.

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Davis Jackson Swims 1:39.26 200 Back at Cary Sectionals (Day 4), #2 This Season For 17-18 Boys

Jackson dominated the 200 back Sunday night, breaking 1:40 for the first time and winning the event by almost five seconds.

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12-Year-Old Alex Kirsling Breaks Three South Texas Swimming Records at 2026 TAGS

Kirsling broke South Texas record in three events, including the 200 free (1:45.70), which saw him land at #6 on the all-time top times list for 11-12 boys.

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A Family Business: Father/Son Duo Take on Relay Together at Justin Sectionals

James Fike (left) and his son, Landon Fike, joined forces in the 200 medley relay, helping to capture the meet title in the event for Texas Ford Aquatics.

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Sectionals Finalist Wesley Drake Commits To Denison For Fall 2026

Drake is poised to be one of Denison’s fastest competitors in the 1000 free and the 1650 free next season, setting him up to be a key contributor.

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Ohio State Finalist Claudia Fernandez-Deardurff to Compete for UMBC Starting Fall 2026

Fernandez-Deardurff is already poised to land in the ‘B’ final in two events at the conference championships, setting her up to be a strong contributor.

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44-Year-Old James Fike Wins 50 Breast In 24.78 During Justin Sectionals Day 4

Fike won the 50 breast after posting a season-best time of 24.49 during the prelims session, the fastest he has been since 2021.

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Cullen Kahl Blasts 3:49.65 400 IM at Justin Sectionals, #11 This Season in Boys’ 15-16 Age Group

The 15-year-old knocked almost seven seconds off of his previous personal best (3:56.41) from 2024 en route to winning silver on day 3 of the competition.

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2026 NJCAA Championships: Indian River Men Break Two NJCAA Records on Day 3 of Competition

Marcus Johnson had a hand in both records, taking down the national record in the 100 breast (51.72) and helping to break the record in the 200 medley relay.

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