Articles by Karl Ortegon

Poland Announces 19-Strong Squad Set to Compete at the 2015 Kazan World Championships

Konrad Czerniak (above) is among the big names set to lead the Polish National team to the 2015 World Championships in August.

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Ledecky Drops Down to 4:01 in Finals at Indiana Senior Circuit Meet

This morning, Katie Ledecky swam a smooth 4:03.67 in the 400 meter freestyle prelims at the visitbloomington.com Bucceto’s Open Meet at…

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USC’s Maggie D’Innocenzo Transferring to Texas for Two Remaining Years of Eligibility

After her first two years as a USC Trojan, Maggie D’Innocenzo will take her talents to Austin, TX, to compete for…

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Katie Ledecky Posts a 4:03 400 Free in Prelims of Indiana Senior Circuit Meet

At the visitbloomington.com Bucceto’s Open at Indiana University, Katie Ledecky has swum a 4:03.67 in prelims of the 400 meter freestyle….

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Kentucky HS Record Holder Kennedy Lohman Commits to Arizona for 2016

The Arizona Wildcats, who have already put together an incredibly deep and talented incoming class of 2019, have just gotten…

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Swimming’s TopTenTweets of the Week: Inaugural Edition

Missy Franklin (above) rocked Twitter with some big news along with some awesome photos. Check #2 on our list for more!

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USC Lands 200 and 500 Free Tennessee State Champion Tatum Wade for 2016

The USC Trojans have snagged a big-time commitment from Nashville Aquatic Club’s Tatum Wade for the class of 2020. The rising Christ…

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2015 Arena Pro Swim Series at Santa Clara: Day Four Scratch Report

Michael Phelps (above) will race two A finals tonight, the 200 IM and 200 backstroke.

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Top Seed Nathan Adrian Scratches from 100 Free A-Final at Arena Pro Swim Series Santa Clara

2015 ARENA PRO SWIM SERIES AT SANTA CLARA Thursday, June 18 – Sunday, June 21, 2015 George F. Haines International…

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2015 Arena Pro Swim Series Santa Clara: Day Two Finals Live Recap

Missy Franklin will face international juggernauts Katinka Hosszu and Femke Heemskerk as well as American stalwarts Simone Manuel and Allison Schmitt in the 200 freestyle tonight.

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Katinka Hosszu Breaks 400 IM U.S. Open Record, Now Holds Both U.S. Open Marks in the IM

Katinka Hosszu, in the prelims of day two of the Arena Pro Swim Series at Santa Clara, has broken the…

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2015 Arena Pro Swim Series Santa Clara: Day Two Prelims Live Recap

MIchael Phelps dives in for the 200 free, where he is seeded 2nd going into finals.

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Breeja Larson Out-Duels Laura Sogar on Night Two of Bill Nixon Memorial Meet

Breeja Larson won the 100 breaststroke Thursday night at the Bill Nixon Memorial Meet.

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South Carolina Women Add Sprinter McKenna Keith for 2015-16 Season

Saint Andrews School’s McKenna Keith has committed to swim for South Carolina for the 2015-2016 season. Keith, a Florida native, has…

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Three More Men Commit to the University of Kentucky Wildcats for the 2015-16 Season

Joshua Swart of San Clemente Aquatics, Cobe Garcia of Ad Astra Area Aquatics, and Shane Anderson of Northern Sierra Aquatics…

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