Articles by Karl Ortegon

Cal’s Acker Wins Pac-12 Swim&Dive Scholar Athlete of the Year (VIDEO)

PAC-12 – WOMEN Wednesday, February 24 – Saturday, February 27 Federal Way, WA (Pacific Time Zone) Defending Champion: California (results)…

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2016 Men’s Pac-12 Champs: Day Two Prelims Live Recap

Andrew Seliskar, top seed in the 200 IM, will try to get the Golden Bears back on their feet after they find themselves in a big hole with diving points factored in.

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2016 Men’s Pac-12 Champs: Day One Finals Live Recap

USC freshman Patrick Mulcare is a new name to watch in the Pac-12 this season.

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IOC Creates New Olympic Team for Refugee Athletes

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced the establishment of a new team for the upcoming Olympics that will be…

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Kelsi Worrell Talks on Balancing Louisville, Olympic Goals

Kelsi Worrell gives us more on how she juggles school, Cardinal swimming, and swimming for America.

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Bray Smashes Nat’l Record, Carmel Wins IHSAA Title by Slimmest Margin

Avon’s Chandler Bray was on fire at last weekend’s IHSAA Championships in Indianapolis, IN, setting a new national high school record in…

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“Damn, Daniel” Meme Star, Daniel Lara, Turns Down Modeling Contract

You’re probably reading this headline and thinking, “Hm, I don’t know what any of this means,” or, “Hm, I do…

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Swimming’s TopTenTweets of the Week: #2 Troy’s ‘Stache Gets Shaved

#10 Learning how to "butterfly" from the BEST: @RazorbackSD! pic.twitter.com/It0nKpWljb — Pork Chop (@PorkChop_UA) February 28, 2016 Too cute. #9…

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WATCH: Indiana Freshman Ian Finnerty Wins B1G 100 Breast Crown

Indiana freshman Ian Finnerty, who had never broken 53 seconds in his 100 breast prior to college, found himself touching first…

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2016 B1G Men’s Champs: Day Four Prelims Live Recap

What does Michigan stud sophomore Paul Powers have in store for the field in the 100 free after his 18.85 50 free two days ago?

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2016 ACC Men’s Champs: Day Four Prelims Live Recap

The NC State Wolfpack have put themselves in a comfortable lead over Louisville despite scoring zero diving points prior to the competition in the racing pool.

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Ella Eastin’s Thoughts After Her New 200 IM NAG Record (VIDEO)

PAC-12 – WOMEN Wednesday, February 24 – Saturday, February 27 Federal Way, WA (Pacific Time Zone) Defending Champion: California (results)…

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2016 Big 12 Champs: Day 2 Update (VIDEO)

2016 BIG 12 MEN’S AND WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIPS Wednesday, February 24 – Saturday, February 27 Texas Swimming Center, Austin, TX (Central…

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Big Ten Champs Day 2: Minnesota Update (VIDEO)

BIG TEN – MEN Wednesday, February 24 – Saturday, February 27 Boilermaker Aquatic Center, West Lafayette, IN (Eastern Time Zone)…

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2016 Pac-12 Women’s Champs: Day Two Finals Live Recap

Chelsea Chenault leads the Trojans into battle tonight as the top seed in the 500 freestyle.

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