Articles by Karl Ortegon

3x Illinois HS State Qualifier Margaret Meehan Joins Air Force Class of 2025

She has gone lifetime bests in the 200 breast, 100 fly, 200 fly and 400 IM in 2021, all coming at the 2021 Illinois Senior Championships in March.

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Claire Curzan Edges Torri Huske in 100m Free Prelims, 55.2 to 55.5, in Cary

The first of several highly anticipated showdowns between Olympic hopefuls Claire Curzan and Torri Huske happened this morning in the 100 free prelims.

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Quah, Epitropov, Peribonio Scratch A-Finals at PSS Mission Viejo Friday

Quah’s scratch puts Ryan Lochte (Gator Swim Club) into the 200 free B-final in lane eight after he was 17th in prelims. 

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Lydia Jacoby Busts 1:07 Barrier in 100 Breast, Moves to #5 All-Time in 17-18

Jacoby clocked a 1:06.99 to qualify second behind only World Record-holder Lilly King into today’s final, taking down her old personal best of 1:07.57.

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Omoto and Ikee Sail Through to 50 Free Semifinals at Japan Swim Day 7 Prelims

Rikako Ikee moved into the semifinals with ease in the 50 free, going 25.39 for second this morning behind Rika Omoto (25.33).

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Lance Norris Rips Lifetime Best 8:08.28 in 800 Free to Snag Wave II Cut in Cary

He easily went past the Olympic Trials Wave I cut of 8:12.99 for the first time, while he also finished ahead of the Wave II cut of 8:08.95. 

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Miami RedHawks Set Relay Records, Leap Ahead After MAC Championships Day 1

Miami looked great in the 200 free relay, winning by almost a full second with a 1:18.73, snapping the MAC record of 1:19.53 set by Missouri State in 2018.

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Leah Smith, Jordan Wilimovsky Open PSS – Mission Viejo with 800 Free Wins

Smith clocked a season-best 8:24.46, a time that moves her to the #5 spot in the world rankings for this season.

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Multiple Masters International Meets Cancelled or Postponed Due to COVID-19

While vaccines are being distributed worldwide, event organizers globally are still trying to figure out how to safely hold large events.

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Three-Time 200 BR World Champ Yulia Efimova Misses Olympic Team in the Event

She’s been a staple in the international breaststroke field for a decade, controversial for a history of doping offenses and an unforgettable Rio showdown.

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Louisville Reels In Kentucky Aquatics IMer Jackson Millard for 2022

At the 2020 Kentucky HS State Championships, Millard finished third in the 200 IM and fifth in the 100 back. 

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Fast-Improving Wes Tate Commits to Army West Point (2021)

Tate’s taken over five seconds off of his 500 free, almost four off of his 200 free and almost two off of his 100 free since the pandemic began.

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Georgia HS A-Finalist Anna Verlander Verbals to Northeastern (2022)

At the 2020 Georgia HS 1-5A State Championships, competing in the 4A/5A division, Verlander finished fourth in the 100 back and sixth in the 50 free. 

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2021 MAC Championships Preview: Miami to Tangle with Missouri State Once More

A good number of defending champions are back again for this year’s meet, foreshadowing another great meet between Miami and Missouri State this week.

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All the Links + Live Streaming Information for 2021 PSS – Mission Viejo

Katie Ledecky, Lilly King, Caeleb Dressel and Michael Andrew are just a few of the huge names on a packed psych sheet.

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