Articles by Hannah Hecht

Breaststroke and IMer Kleigh Koupal Commits To The University Of Mary

The University of Mary Washington just gained another 2016-2017 recruit in Kleigh Koupal.

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National Synchro Team Performs “Swimming In Ink” In Times Square

Members of the USA Synchronized Swimming Team performed Thursday in NYC’s Times Square.

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Swimming Australia “Concerned” Over Two Year Delay In Palmer Doping

Swimming Australia is concerned over FINA’s two-year delay in informing Kylie Palmer of her positive doping test. Palmer was given a warning and stripped of a 2013 medal.

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Libby Trickett Gives Birth to Her First Child

Two years into her retirement, Australian swimming great Libby Trickett gave birth to a baby daughter on Monday.

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Vietnamese Record Holder Phuoc Regrets Inconsistent Training Program

Hoang Quy Phuoc told a Vietnamese newspaper that he would have been able to be more successful in the pool if he had used a more consistent training regiment.

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Peruvian Swimming Federation Offices Closed Due to Safety Concerns

The Campo de Marte swimming facility in Lima, Peru, host to many national and international meets, has been closed due to safety concerns.

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FINA Bans Turkmenistani Swimmer In Doping Decision

FINA has given Hemra Nurmyradov two-year ban after testing positive for a host of banned substances.

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Dressel Smashes NAG Record In The 50 Free

Caeleb Dressel swam a 21.85 to set a new 17-18 NAG record in the 50 free and post the fastest time at Phillips 66 Nationals prelims this morning.

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Egyptian Team Leads The National Record Count In Kazan

Farida Osman has helped lead the Egyptian team to breaking more national records than any other Worlds team.

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On Final Night of Juniors, Andrew Takes Down NAG Record In The 50 Free

Sixteen-year-old pro Michael Andrew posted a new NAG record tonight in the 50m free.

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Reece Whitley Lowers His Own 15-16 NAG Record In The 200 Breast

Reece Whitley lowered his own NAG record in the 200 breast today, alongside setting a Junior Nationals meet record.

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25k Winner Ruffini Proposes To Girlfriend On World Champs Podium

After winning the gold in the 25k at FINA World Champs yesterday, Italian Simone Ruffini proposed to his girlfriend on the podium.

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Rooney and Andrew Gear up for 100m Freestyle Final

Maxime Rooney, the only swimmer to break 50 seconds, and pro Michael Andrew will battle it out tonight in the 100m freestyle.

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Photo Vault: 2015 Kansas KSHSAA 5A-1A State Championship

Blue Valley Southwest swimmers Jacqueline Leonard, Isabelle Finzen, Madison Moore, and Maddie Carrigan after winning the 400 free relay.

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Photo Vault: 2015 Kansas KSHSAA 6A State Championships

Kansas Class 6A State Swimming Championships

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