Articles by Karl Ortegon

College Swimming Previews: #2 Cal Bears Cover Their Bases with Newcomers

Despite a great senior class graduating last year, Cal still returns a talent-laden roster, headed by the nation’s top sprinter: Abbey Weitzeil.

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Josh Dannhauser Enters NCAA Transfer Portal After Two Seasons with Auburn

Dannhauser was Auburn’s top distance swimmer last year, and he’s not far off of NCAA scoring speed in the distance events right now.

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Tusup in Dark Horse Vlog Update: ‘I Can’t Want the Olympic Gold More Than You’

Tusup expressed frustration with his swimmers after they don’t want to do a get-out swim at the end of a session in the pool.

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College Swimming Previews: #5 Michigan Men Relying on Distance/IM Individually

Senior leader Felix Auboeck is back after a heroic win in the mile at the 2019 NCAA Championships. He needs to be as lethal in the 200/500 free this year.

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Caeleb Dressel Named Athlete of the Year at USAS Convention

Caeleb Dressel is coming off of a very successful summer of 2019, where he claimed World Champs gold in four individual events

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Grueling Training Continues as Olympic Darkhorse Episodes 7 and 8 Drop

In between episodes, Ilaria Cusinato announced her withdrawal from the International Swimming League as she focuses on the 2020 Olympics.

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College Swimming Previews: #6 Texas Women Reload with Freshman Freestylers

Claire Adams, with A-final potential in the 100 back and 100 free, is a relay weapon and a senior leader for the Texas Longhorns.

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Cusinato Continues to Push Limits in Latest Olympic Darkhorse Episode

In episode 6 it’s clear that Cusinato is continuing to hit barriers with her strength and stamina levels but is pushing through them.

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Gabby Deloof Relocates to Team Elite, Joining Sisters Ali and Catie

2019 World Champs silver medalist Gabby Deloof has confirmed she’s relocating to San Diego and joining Team Elite with sisters Ali and Catie.

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Understanding the ISL: Watch U.S. Team Owners Explain the League

This evening, the four U.S.-based ISL team owners discussed more about the ISL, including Lenny Krayzelburg (LA Current) pictured above.

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Duke Picks Up Verbal from 2x Easterns 100 Breast Champion Sarah Foley

Foley comes in with a flat start 100 breast better than Duke’s medley relay breaststroker was at the 2019 ACC Championships.

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Club Wolverine’s Johanna Jorgenson Verbals to USC Trojans for 2020

Jorgenson will start at USC just after they graduate their top sprinter, Louise Hansson, and she’ll have a year overlap with sprinter Marta Ciesla.

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NCAP’s Catherine Purnell Sends Verbal to Duke for 2020

Purnell would’ve ranked in the top four on Duke’s 2018-19 roster in the 200 free, 1650 free, 200 fly, 200 IM, and 400 IM.

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2018 New York State HS 500 Free Runner-Up Emily Gjertsen Verbals to Duke

Gjertsen is primarily a distance freestyler, and she’s trending up — all of her best times in main events (short and long course) are from 2018 or 2019.

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Michigan Adds to Class of 2024 with Badger Swim Club’s Noelle Kaufmann

This summer, Kaufmann hit lifetime bests in long course in the 100 free, 200 free, 100 back, 200 back, 100 fly, 200 fly, and 200 IM.

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