Articles by Lauren Neidigh

2016 U.S. Winter Jr Champs (East): Whitley Drops 3:48 400 IM in Day 3 Prelims

Reece Whitley cut over 5 seconds off his best time, racing to a 3:48.93 to take top seed for the men’s 400 IM. That time puts Whitley just outside of the top 10 all-time 15-16 boys.

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2016 Short Course World Championships: Day 4 Finals Preview

Team USA’s Kelsi Worrell has been having an incredible meet, breaking 2 American Records so far. Tonight she’ll be looking for her first individual gold.

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Regan Smith Smashes 13-14 NAG Record With 52.2 100 Fly at Winter Jrs

Day 3 prelims of the 2016 U.S. Winter Junior Championships (West) saw Riptide Swim Team’s Regan Smith tear down the 13-14 National Age Group Record with a 52.22 in the 100 fly.

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2016 Short Course World Championships: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

Team USA’s Kelsi Worrell will be looking to break her own American Record in the 50 fly semifinals, while teammate Leah Smith chases her own American Record to challenge for gold in the 800 free.

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2016 U.S. Winter Jr Championships (West): Day 2 Finals Live Recap

The men’s 50 free will feature Ryan Hoffer, who ripped an incredible 18.88 this morning.

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2016 Winter Jr Champs (East): Whitley Blasts 1:43 200 IM in Day 2 Finals

Despite trailing Nicolas Albiero at the halfway point, Reece Whitley burst into the lead with his 29.53 breaststroke split on the was to a 1:43.93 victory in the 200 IM.

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WATCH: Ryan Hoffer Fires Off 18.71 50 Free at Winter Jr Championships

Scottsdale Aquatic Club’s Ryan Hoffer has been having quite a meet so far at the western version of the 2016 U.S. Winter Junior Championships.

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2016 SC Worlds Day 3 Analysis: USA Bucks Trend in Mixed Medley Relay

Team USA didn’t go with their usual strategy in tonight’s mixed 200 medley relay, but their plan paid off as the Americans came away with the gold.

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Ryan Hoffer Shreds 18.71 50 Free To Make All-Time Top 10 Performers List

After busting out an 18.88 in the 50 free prelims, Ryan Hoffer lowered his best time even more to win the event in 18.71 tonight.

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2016 Short Course Worlds: USA Breaks Tie To Lead Medal Table With Most Golds

Following day 3 finals at the 2016 FINA Short Course World Championships, Team USA has broken the tie with Hungary, and now sits atop the medal table standings with the most golds and the most total medals.

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Drew Kibler Breaks 500 Free 15-16 NAG With 4:15.3 at Winter Juniors

Carmel Swim Club’s Drew Kibler just broke his 2nd 15-16 National Age Group Record in as many days at the 2016 U.S. Winter Junior Championships (East).

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2016 Short Course World Championships: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

The action this morning will get started with with the men’s 100 IM, which will see World Record holder Vlad Morozov swimming in the fastest of the circle seeded heats next to Japanese Olympic medalist Daiya Seto.

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2016 U.S. Winter Jr Champs (West): Regan Smith Leads 200 IM in Day 2 Prelims

On the women’s side, 14-year-old Regan Smith put up a highlight swim with her 1:59.13 to set herself up as the top seed for finals, just a nail ahead of Chloe Clark (1:59.16).

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2016 U.S. Winter Jr Champs (East): Kibler Drops 19.6 50 Free in Day 2 Prelims

2016 U.S. WINTER JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS- EAST Wednesday, December 7th – Saturday, December 10th Columbus, OH (Ohio State University) Psych sheets…

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2016 Short Course World Championships: Day 3 Finals Preview

The men’s 100 fly final is slated for tonight, which will feature a highly anticipated matchup between South Africa’s Chad Le Clos and Team USA’s Tom Shields.

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