Articles by Karl Ortegon

Liam O’Haimhirgin Unloads 49.9 100 Free at La Mirada Sectional

His previous best was a 50.52, and he’s now broken the 50-second mark for the first time.

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Tevyn Waddell Dismantles 100 Back Meet Record in Minneapolis

2017 MINNEAPOLIS SECTIONALS July 19th-22nd, 2017 University Aquatic Center, University of Minnesota LCM Psych Sheets Live Results Meet Central Rising…

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Parker Neri Edges Closer to 1:50 Barrier in 200 Free at Columbus Sectl

Parker Neri lopped 2 seconds off of his best time from before this meet to win the 200 free in Columbus.

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2017 Worlds Preview: Potentially the Fastest M50 Fly Final Since 2009

Joseph Schooling returns after winning Olympic gold in the 100 fly last summer in Rio, beating three of the most iconic butterfliers from this century.

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2017 Worlds Preview: Sjöström 50 FL 2% Faster Than Next-Best Performer

24.43 in a 50 butterfly for women is kind of ridiculous, and it’s astounding how much faster Sjöström has been compared to the next-best competitor.

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2017 World Championships: World Record Watch List

Sarah Sjöström has shimmied her way right up to world records in the 50 and 100 free this year, on top of already being a threat to her own 50 and 100 fly WRs.

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Ohio’s Best to Race at Columbus Sectionals

The highest profile swimmer is Louisville alum and Ohio native Andrea Cottrell– she’s the top seed in the 100 and 200 breast by a landslide, and she’s getting some racing in before heading to World University Games in Taipei.

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Pac-12 Past, Present, and Future Featured at La Mirada Sectionals

Rising USC junior Riley Scott, swimming with Marin Pirates, is the top seed in both the 100 breast and the 200 IM.

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Nebraska HS Kids to Clash with College Athletes at Lincoln Sectionals

Olivia Calegan is seeded first in three events this weekend.

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Andison, Berkoff, Visscher Highlight Gresham Sectional Psych Sheets

Psych sheets have been released for the upcoming Gresham Sectionals in Oregon this weekend, with a lot of talent especially on the women’s side.

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Provisional Worlds Swimming Entries Available on FINA App

All of the provisional entries for the upcoming 2017 World Championships in Budapest are available on the FINA mobile app….

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Dublin Set to Host 2018 World Para Swimming European Championships

Dublin, Ireland, will host the 2018 World Para Swimming European Championships next summer. The Champs will run from August 13-19,…

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USC’s Dedeaux Field to Host Olympic Swimming, per LA 2024 (VIDEO)

As Los Angeles continues its bid for an Olympic Games, they’ve released this video to illustrate where various sports will…

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2017 Worlds Preview: Belmonte Seeks Repeat Gold in 200 Fly

You can find links to all of our event-by-event previews and a compilation of our predicted medal-winners here. WOMEN’S 200…

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Army West Point Names NC State Alum Jacob Siar to Coaching Staff

Army West Point has hired a new assistant coach in Jacob Siar, who will join head coach Mickey Wender’s program for…

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