Articles by Karl Ortegon

WATCH: Aiden Hayes Drops 19.58 50 Free, Stadden/Rudolph Clash in 200 IM

Aiden Hayes of Sooner Swim Club dropped a 19.58 to win the 50 free, while Isabelle Stadden and Janelle Rudolph went toe-to-toe in the 200 IM.

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WATCH: Curzan Breaks 15-16 NAG Record, Magahey Rattles Phelps 17-18 NAG Mark

Claire Curzan took down the 15-16 NAG record in the 50 free, while Jack Magahey nearly broke Michael Phelps’ 500 free 17-18 NAG record tonight.

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Claire Curzan, 15, Downs 15-16 U.S. NAG Record in 50 Free with a 21.77

Curzan is just the third 15-16 female sprinter under 22 seconds in American history, and this was only her second sub-22 swim ever.

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WATCH: Rose Bowl Boys, Scottsdale Girls Sweep Winter Jrs – West Night 1 Relays

Ashley Strouse was a reliable anchor on both of Scottsdale’s winning relays from the first night of the Speedo Winter Jr Champs – West.

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WATCH: Carmel Boys Erase 17-18 NAG Record in 4×200 Free Relay

Instrumental on both of the Carmel boys’ winning relays tonight, Wyatt Davis started their 800 relay off with an outstanding 1:33.68.

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Here Are the 10 Swimmers Who Impressed Us Most Last Weekend

After dropping a 58.63 in the 100 back at the U.S. Open, beating Regan Smith in the process, we will be hearing a lot more about Phoebe Bacon.

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Austin Surhoff Hits Personal Best and OT Cut in First Race Since 2016 Trials

Surhoff swam to a 22.87 in the 50 free, going a lifetime best. Moreover, it was an Olympic Trials cut, easily getting under the standard of 23.19.

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Macneil 57.2 100 Fly, Weitzeil 24.7 50 Free Highlight Minnesota LCM Time Trials

Weitzeil, who on Thursday became the first woman under 21 seconds in the 50-yard freestyle, contested that event again in meters, going 24.70.

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2019 Minnesota Invitational: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

After punching a nation #1 time of 41.82 this morning in the 100 free, Texas’s Daniel Krueger is the favorite for the win tonight.

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Austin Katz Dips Under 1:40 in 200 Back at Minnesota Invite Day 4 Prelims

His time of 1:39.15 in the 200 back ranks second in the nation this year, behind only Texas A&M’s Shaine Casas (1:38.21).

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WATCH: Kalisz, Lochte, Foster 200 IM Face-Off; All US Open Night 2 Race Videos

Chase Kalisz pulled off the win in the 200 IM last night, keeping the teenager Carson Foster and World Record-holder Ryan Lochte at bay. Watch the race here.

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WATCH: Abbey Weitzeil Becomes First Woman Under 21 Seconds in 50-Yard Freestyle

Clocking a time of 20.90 tonight to win the A-final at the 2019 Minnesota Invite, Weitzeil blew away the field with a stunning swim.

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2019 Minnesota Invitational: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

After his nation-leading 4:12.17 in the 500 free during prelims, Arizona’s Brooks Fail will test that mark in tonight’s final.

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2019 Minnesota Invitational: Day One Finals Live Recap

Sidelined after being hit by a stray bullet this summer, Minnesota breaststroker Max McHugh is back. We’ll see him tonight on the 200 medley relay.

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Top 8 U.S. Junior Women to Watch at the 2019 U.S. Open Championships

The only junior not named Regan Smith with a top seed this week, Emma Weyant is looking to build off of her 2019 U.S. Summer National title in the 400 IM.

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