Articles by Karl Ortegon

Maggie MacNeil Won’t Swim 100 Back Individually at NCAAs, Opts for 100 Free

Last year, MacNeil qualified for A-finals in all three of her events; the 100 fly, 100 back and 50 free. She won’t do the 100 back this year, though.

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All the Links You Need for the 2020 Pro Swim Series – Des Moines

Entered in eight events, world record-holder Caeleb Dressel will race in just his second meet of 2020 as Olympic Trials are less than four months away.

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All-American Megan Byrnes Not Listed on 2020 NCAA Psych Sheets

A distance specialist, Byrnes was a solid contributor in her freshman and sophomore campaigns. Her highest finish was third in the mile in 2017.

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Breno Correia Hits Lifetime Best 1:46.6 200 Free at Pinheiros Time Trial

Correia’s previous best was a 1:47.26, which was done at the 2019 Worlds prelims where he was just a couple of tenths from making the semifinals. 

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Cal Freshman Anna Kalandadze Enters NCAA Transfer Portal

Anna Kalandadze’s best time in the 1650 free this season would have likely qualified her for the NCAA Championships, though she’s now off Cal’s roster.

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2020 Men’s B1G Fan Guide: Wolverine Men Primed to Snap Hoosier Streak

The Michigan men have a seasoned upperclassman roster with key freshman sprint additions. Right now, they look good to snap the Indiana three-year streak.

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1:00.8 Breaststroker Melanie Julia of PASA Verbals to Cal for 2021

A French national living and attending high school in California, Julia is one of the top French juniors in breaststroke.

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Arizona State Sprinter Khalil Fonder Enters NCAA Transfer Portal

A native of Virginia, Fonder was Arizona State’s top 100 butterflier and #2 100 backstroker on the roster last season as a freshman.

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Hawaii Women Overcome Deficit to Join Men on Top on MPSF Final Night

Phoebe Hines won the 1650 free as the Hawaii women came from behind to take the MPSF team title. The Hawaii men held their lead through day four.

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Cal Poly’s Paul Rogers Rips 1:33.7 200 Free at MPSF Day 3

Meanwhile, the Hawaii men hold onto their lead in the team race. The UCSB women, however, have a big lead over Hawaii in the team race.

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Navy’s Caleb Mauldin Wins 100 Back/Fly Double at Patriot League Champs Night 3

Navy sophomore Caleb Mauldin was exceptional tonight, claiming wins in both the 100 fly and 100 back as Navy continues to hold a big lead here.

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2020 Women’s B1G Championships: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

After breaking Northwestern records in the 200 IM and 100 back yesterday, Calypso Sheridan is the heavy favorite to take the 400 IM title tonight.

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Spencer Daily Drops 18.8 Split as Hawaii Men, UCSB Women Move Into MPSF Lead

Spencer Daily had the only sub-19 split in the field in the 200 free relay, clocking an 18.84 on UC-San Diego’s anchor leg.

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2020 Women’s B1G Championships: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

Beata Nelson is the overwhelming favorite in the 200 IM tonight. After a 1:52.60 this morning, she’ll go after her 1:50.79 B1G record in the final.

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Hawaii and UCSB Men and Women Finish Day 1 of MPSF Champs Tied

Hawaii’s men and women took the 200 medley relay, but UCSB’s men and women found the wall first in the 800 free relay at the MPSF Champs last night.

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