Articles by Karl Ortegon

Michael Phelps Talks Budapest: “We’ll See If I Get That Itch Again”

In a phone interview yesterday with the Associated Press, Michael Phelps gave just the tiniest bit of hope for a comeback to…

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Ella Eastin, Seeded 1st in 200 IM and 200 Fly, Scratches Both in Mesa

Ella Eastin was seeded first in both the 200 IM and 200 fly, but she scratched both tonight in Mesa.

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Cox, Eastin Scratch 200 Free in Mesa to Focus on 400 IM Battle

Madisyn Cox and Ella Eastin have scratched the 200 free, opting to focus on a tight 400 IM battle with a loaded field.

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It’s a Boy: Dana Vollmer, 26 Weeks Pregnant, Goes 27.59 in 50 LCM Free

Vollmer’s son, Arlen, will have a brother in a few months.

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Sophie Pascoe Becomes First Para-Swimmer to Win NZ Swimmer of the Year

24-year-old Sophie Pascoe has been named Swimming New Zealand‘s Swimmer of the Year. She also becomes the first para-swimmer to…

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Five Storylines to Follow at 2017 Mesa Pro Swim Series (Psych Sheets)

Katie Ledecky will be swimming six events in Mesa, including the 200 and 400 IM and 100 free.

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Sarah Sjöström Blasts 2nd-Fastest-Ever 23.83 50 Free in Stockholm

Sjöström is now far-and-away the fastest 50 freestyler in the world this year.

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Sjöström Speeds Past the World, Hosszu Wins Two at Stockholm Open

2017 SWIM OPEN STOCKHOLM Saturday, April 8 – Tuesday, April 11, 2017 Stockholm, Sweden Live results The big news from…

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Sjöström Shines, Two Swedish Nat’l Records Fall in Stockholm

Erik Persson took down another Swedish record tonight, this time in the 100 breast.

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Kromowidjojo Drops 24.3 50 Free to Close Eindhoven Cup

2017 EINDHOVEN CUP Eindhoven, Netherlands April 6-9 Live results Dutch sprinter Ranomi Kromowidjojo finished up her stint at the 2017 Eindhoven…

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Sarah Sjöström Drops World-Leading 56.26 100m Fly at Stockholm Open

2017 SWIM OPEN STOCKHOLM Saturday, April 8 – Tuesday, April 11, 2017 Stockholm, Sweden Live results On night two of…

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Italy to Send Twenty Swimmers to 2017 World Championships

Gabrielle Detti and Gregorio Paltrinieri will look to go 1-2 in the men’s 800 free this summer in Budapest.

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5-Time Olympic Champ Natalia Ishchenko Retires from Synchro. Swimming

Legendary Russian synchronized swimmer Natalia Ishchenko has announced her retirement from competition. Ishchenko has garnered quite the hardware collection over…

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Three Dutch Women Break 54 in 100 LCM Free at Eindhoven Cup

2017 EINDHOVEN CUP Eindhoven, Netherlands April 6-9 Live results The Dutch women’s sprint group looked strong tonight in Eindhoven, as…

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WATCH: Joshua Zuchowski Shatters Chas Morton’s 11-12 200 IM NAG

12-year-old Joshua Zuchowski has broken the National Age Group record in the 200 IM, going 1:55.75.

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