Articles by Karl Ortegon

Phoebe Bacon Sizzles a 1:00.8 100 Back at NCSAs, Moves to #3 in 13-14

Bacon is now the third-best performer in U.S. 13-14 history, behind only Regan Smith and Missy Franklin.

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Emily Escobedo Resurfaces with 2:23 200 Breast, Makes National Team

Escobedo didn’t swim at Worlds Trials, but now she’s become the third-fastest American in the 200 breast this year.

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Hali Flickinger, Remedy Rule Scratch 200 Fly for US Open Day 1 Finals

Hali Flickinger was 2nd this morning with a 2:10.05, while Remedy Rule was 9th at 2:13.34.

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2017-18 National Team Tracker (And Standings Thus Far)

Ryan Lochte is perhaps the most high-profile American swimmer who has not yet put forth a time that would qualify him for the 2017-18 National Team.

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Claire Tuggle, After Just Turning 13, Pops 56.7 100m FR, 8:43 800m FR

Tuggle moves to #19 in the 13-14 age group 100 free rankings.

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Maxwell McHugh Nearly Cracks Y Nat Record in Noteworthy 200 BR Final

Maxwell McHugh went a lifetime best and took the 200 breast win, while 14-year-old Matt Fallon had an impressive swim to take 2nd.

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All the Links You Need for the 2017 US Open

Probably the biggest story that swim fans are expecting is a first look at Ryan Lochte racing since his Rio suspension.

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All the Links You Need for the 2017 NCSA Jr Championships

Brooke Forde is one of the headliners this week at the 2017 NCSA Jr Championships.

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All the Links You Need for All Four 2017 Futures Championships

Below, find all of the links you need to follow these Futures Championships.

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Catherine Buroker Drops 26 Seconds, Takes 2nd in Mile at Y Nats

2017 YMCA LONG COURSE NATIONALS Monday, July 31st – Friday, August 4th Greensboro, North Carolina LCM (50m) Full Competition Schedule Meet Info…

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Arizona’s Best Breaststroker, Kennedy Lohman, Transfers to Texas

Lohman will be the fastest breaststroker next year on her new team.

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46.72 Split Just One of Many Huge Swims from Dominik Kozma This Week

Kozma had a slew of great swims this week to do Hungary proud.

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Sarah Sjöström Happy Overall, But Feels ‘Discomfort’ About 100 Free

Sjöström didn’t have a great race in the 100 free, and it cost her the gold.

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Chase Kalisz on 400 IM: “Lots of Improvements I Can Make”

More improvements could mean eclipsing Phelps’ WR in this race.

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