Articles by Charlotte Wells

Hungarian Olympian Nikolett Padar Switches Verbal Commitment to University of Texas (2025)

After previously verbally committing to Arizona State, freestyler Padar has announced her intention to swim for the University of Texas Longhorns.

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Former Olympic Silver Medalist Steve Gregg Dies at 68

Gregg won silver in the 200 fly at the 1976 Montreal Olympics and was a four-time All-American at NC State during his undergraduate career.

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U.S. Open Qualifier Ryder Hicks to Compete for Louisville Starting Fall 2025

A breaststroke and IM specialist, Hicks is a two-time U.S. Open qualifier and will bring added depth to the Cardinals next fall.

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From #1 to Division I: College Club Champion Thomas Askew Joins UGA’s Varsity Swim Team

A five-time college club swimming national champion and three-time CCS record holder, Askew will be continuing his career as a Bulldog on UGA’s varsity team.

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Junior Nationals Qualifier Brody LePine to Swim for Purdue University Next Fall (2025)

A butterfly, backstroke and freestyle specialist, LePine will bring added depth to Purdue’s men’s swim team when he arrives next fall.

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Kenyan Olympic Finalist Jason Dunford Considering Making Comeback For LA 2028

After retiring from competition back in 2014, Kenya’s most decorated swimmer Jason Dunford is contemplating making a return to the global stage.

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2024 Paralympics: China Sees Athletes Medal in 5 Events in Strong Pool Showing on Day 7

A huge contributor to China’s success on Day 8 was Guo Jincheng, who won two gold medals and broke two world records during the finals session.

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Ryan Lochte and Ryan Murphy Team Up for Wing-Eating Contest on Labor Day

Murphy, Lochte and Max Irving joined forces for a wing-eating contest against competitive eater Matt Stonie in the Netflix show Chestnut vs. Kobayashi.

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Ariarne Titmus Describes Unwashed Sheets & Lack of Toilet Paper in Olympic Village

The latest in a stream of criticisms about the Paris Olympic Village, Australian swimmer Titmus says Olympic Village did not wash sheets for two weeks.

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2024 Paralympics: Daria Lukianenko Shatters Own WR in SM13 200 IM During Day 6 Finals

Day 6 finals proved to be an action packed session as two world records and four Paralympic records were broken over the course of the evening in Paris.

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British Swimmer Sam Farrow Sets New Women’s Record for Fastest Lake Geneva Crossing

Farrow completed the swim in 22 hours and 48 minutes, which, if ratified, is almost three hours faster than the previous fastest time by a woman.

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US Open Qualifier Alyssa Claborn Set to Compete for University of Tennessee Next Fall (2025)

Ranked 8th in North Carolina for the high school class of 2025, Claborn will add valuable depth to the Lady Vols in the backstroke events.

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Artistic Swimming Coach Andrea Fuentes Leaves Team USA to Coach for Spain

After spending the last six years rebuilding the U.S. national team, Fuentes is returning to her home country of Spain to take a new coaching role.

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FMC Natatorium to Continue Hosting Illinois State Meet Through 2027

Despite facing controversy over the racing format, the IHSA Swimming & Diving State Finals will remain at FMC for another three years.

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Junior Nationals Qualifier Addie Gish to Swim for Southern California Next Fall (2025)

A summer and winter Juniors qualifer, Gish excels at the backstroke and mid-distance freestyle events and will be a strong contributor for the Trojans.

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