Articles by Lauren Neidigh

Ledecky, Manuel Take Down Pool Records As Stanford Beats WSU

In the first home dual meet races of her collegiate career, Stanford distance star Katie Ledecky took down multiple pool records at the Avery Aquatic Center.

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Canadian Olympic Trials Finalist Philip Kay Commits To West Virginia

Kay was a championship finalist in the 400 IM at last season’s 2016 Canadian Olympic Trials.

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Futures Medalist Josh Wroblewski Gives Verbal Commitment to UConn

Wroblewski is a 2-time Futures Championship medalist. At the 2016 Futures meet in Maryland, he placed in the top 5 of the 200 free, 400 free, 800 free, and 1500 free.

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Olympic Sprinter Zohar Shikler Commits To Florida Gators

The Florida Gators have picked up some international talent, as Israeli Olympian Zohar Shikler has verbally committed to join the women next fall.

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Junior Nats Finalist Lyon Zhang Commits To Northwestern

Zhang qualified to swim at the 2016 Speedo Junior National Championships, where he made it to the championship final of the 200 breast.

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FINA Releases Video Teaser Ahead of 2017 World Championships

Check out FINA’s video teaser for the event to get a first look at some of the venues and the sights to see in Budapest.

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Georgia State Champ Danielle Della Torre Commits To UGA Bulldogs

Della Torre was a 2-time state champion in 2016 after winning the 100 breast and 200 IM at the Georgia High School 1-5A State Meet.

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British Champs Qualifier Alex Reddington Commits To Wisconsin

Reddington could potentially be an immediate scorer for the Badgers at the Big Ten Championships, as she’s within tenths of what it took to score in the 100 fly last season.

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Hawaii Grabs Verbal From 1:02 100 Breaststroker Kionna Clayton

Hawaii will be adding a new breaststroker to their ranks next season, as Indiana-based Kionna Clayton has given her verbal commitment to join the Rainbow Wahine.

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NCSA 200 Breast Finalist Spencer Steward Commits To LSU

During the long course season, Steward was a championship finalist at the 2016 NCSA Summer Championships. There, he placed 7th in a personal best 2:23.67.

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LSU Adds 2 More With Verbals From Lexi Daniels And Kit Hanley

Daniels will add depth tho the LSU roster in the distance events, while Hanley will contribute in the sprint races.

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Ben Barden, Jaylyn Forrest Stay In State; Commit To East Carolina

Ben Barden has given his verbal commitment to join the ECU men, while Jaylyn Forrest has announced her verbal commitment to the women.

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Sprinter Madison Sullivan Sends Verbal Commitment To Colgate

Sullivan should be an immediate factor for Colgate at the Patriot League Championship meet, as her 50 free time would’ve been fast enough to score in the B-final at last season’s conference meet.

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Backstrokers Smith, Horton, and Baldwin Commit To LSU Women

The LSU women have picked up 3 backstrokers to add to their roster next season, as Katie Smith, Ellie Baldwin, and Grace Horton have verbally committed to join the Tigers next fall.

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Missouri Tigers Get Verbal From Indiana-Based Jackson Kent

Jackson Kent will be representing the Tigers next season, as he’s just given his verbal commitment to join the University of Missouri men next fall.

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