Articles by Karl Ortegon

Hugo Gonzalez Intends to Resurface in NCAA After Leaving VT for Spain

Gonzalez says that he’s waiting to hear back from Cal and Florida to potentially start studies in January, though it’s unclear yet if, should he be accepted and can start taking classes in January, he will be swimming as soon as next semester. 

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Boise State Knocks Off Nevada in Final Dual of 2018

It was a close meet in Boise, as the hosts Boise State ended up on top of Mountain West rival Nevada by just 30 points. 

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WATCH: Relive Utah’s Record-Breaking Weekend at Minnesota Invite

Jordan Anderson set a school record in the 200 IM at the Minnesota Invite.

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Torri Huske Hits 15-16 #4 Times in 50 FR, 100 FL at Sport Fair Classic

Huske put down impressive lifetime bests of 22.06 in the 50 free and 51.72 in the 100 fly.

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2018 Winter Juniors – East: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

Charlotte Hook was just six tenths off of the 200 fly NAG record this morning with a 1:56.63.

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2018 Speedo Winter Juniors – East: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

Alex Walsh is the top seed tonight in the 100 back after her 51.76 from this morning.

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WATCH: Luca Urlando Posts 45.97 100 Fly to Set 15-16 NAG Record

Urlando took things out in a 21.51, coming home in 24.46 for his 45.97, which is a best time by over seven tenths.

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Storms Push Saturday Finals at Jr Champs – East Up to 4PM ET Start

Due to winter storms expected for late Saturday night and on through Sunday, USA Swimming announced some changes to the schedule tomorrow in Greensboro.

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Luca Urlando Becomes Youngest Swimmer Sub-46 in 100 Fly, Sets NAG

Urlando posted a 45.97 this morning, the fastest time in history for anyone age 16 or younger in SCY history.

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2018 Winter Junior Championships – West: Day 3 Prelims Recap

Katharine Berkoff broke 51 for the first time in the 100 back this morning, while Luca Urlando had two stellar swims in the 100 fly and 100 back.

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2018 U.S. Winter Junior Championships – West: Day 2 Prelims Recap

Luca Urlando hit best times in both of his events today, including a #2 time in 15-16 history in the 200 IM.

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Claire Curzan, Kate Douglass Vault Up Historical Rankings in 50 Free

TAC Titans’ 14-year-old Claire Curzan is in striking distance of Gretchen Walsh’s 22.00 50 free NAG record tonight after a 22.15 this morning which ranks #2 all-time in 13-14 history.

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Luca Urlando Unearths PR by Three Seconds, Goes 15-16 #2 200 IM

His breaststroke split really helped him pull away from the field, splitting a 29.17.

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Cal Men, Texas Women Retain #1 CSCAA Rankings; Longhorn Men Move to #2

Remedy Rule had what could be considered the meet of her life, posting lifetime bests in the 100 fly (51.71), 200 fly (1:53.65), and 500 free (4:42.58)

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Sons of Olympic Greats Creating Their Own Legacies in the NCAA

Whether or not we mean it, the swimming community (and sports community at-large) is good at making comparisons; especially when…

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