Articles by Karl Ortegon

John Hargis Tabs Buffalo Asst. Michael Camper for Pitt Coaching Staff

The Pittsburgh swimming & diving team has added Michael Camper as an assistant coach for the upcoming season. In addition to…

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IHSA 100 Back Runner-Up Emma Theobald Sends Verbal to Northwestern

She was the runner-up in the 100 back at the 2017 IHSA State Championships, and also finished 5th in the 200 IM.

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2017 Worlds Preview: Leah Smith v. The World for 400 Free Silver

We’re four years in to Katie Ledecky’s reign in this event, a dominance that began with her gold and world record in Barcelona at the 2013 World Championships. Despite it being half a decade with her name all over the headlines, Ledecky continues to find ways to get just a bit faster.

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2017 World Champs: Peng, Keeney Lead 1M Springboard After Prelims

Peng has amassed 435.15 points thus far after six dives, rocketing to first after starting in 12th after round 1.

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Notre Dame to Battle Louisville, Texas A&M, IU During 2017-18 Season

Notre Dame has announced its schedule for the upcoming NCAA season. Two of their biggest dual meets will take place…

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2017 Worlds Preview: Japanese Look Strong in Unpredictable M200 Breast

World record holder Ippei Watanabe is fighting for gold in the men’s 200 breast in Budapest.

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Wisconsin Women Add Tennessee Vols to 2017-18 Dual Meet Opponents

The University of Wisconsin has released its women’s schedule for the upcoming NCAA season. Their fall schedule is similar to…

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2017 Worlds Preview: McKeon Making Claim for 200 Free Medal Upgrade

Ledecky has a clearer path to gold, and so does McKeon for silver.

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Mireia Belmonte May Swim 7400 Total Meters in Budapest

Mireia Belmonte of Spain has taken on quite a schedule for the upcoming World Championships in Budapest, Hungary. Her event…

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Duals with Texas, IU Among Major Additions to ASU 2017-18 Schedule

Arizona State will face off in dual meets with Texas, Indiana, Harvard (M), and Florida State– four teams they don’t usually battle.

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Olasz, Rasovszky Lead Hungarian Open Water Team for Worlds

Hungary has announced its open water squad for the upcoming World Championships in Budapest. Eight swimmers have been named to…

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Paulina Ziolek Joins Penn State Coaching Staff After Stint in Austin

Paulina Ziolek has been named to the Penn State coaching staff, announced yesterday by head coach Tim Murphy. Ziolek comes to…

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2018 Pac-12 Champs Set for Late February/Early March at Federal Way

The Stanford men will be shooting for their third-straight conference title in March next spring.

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2017 Worlds Preview: New Faces Scramble for W400 IM Minor Medals

We didn’t think we’d see Leah Smith in the header photo of a 400 IM preview either.

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52.9 Backstroker Hannah Whiteley Transferring from Louisville to OSU

Ohio native Hannah Whiteley is returning to her home state after her freshman year with the University of Louisville. She will…

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