Articles by Liz Rosenthal

Putting Hannibal on the Map: How a Small-Town Swim Team Is Writing Its Own Story

In a town best known for Mark Twain’s stories, the Hannibal Hurricanes Swim Team is rewriting expectations one breakthrough at a time.

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CSP Tideriders Invitational: 88 Summers and Still Making History

Since 1938, the CSP Tideriders have returned to the same pool in Missouri’s Shaw Park for one of America’s oldest and most enduring swimming traditions.

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Venezuelan Record Holder Lismar Lyon Urges Aid After Earthquakes Hit Her Home Country

Lyon is using her platform to raise awareness and support relief efforts following devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.

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21 Records Fall in Fort Lauderdale, But Some Legendary Names Still Remain

Ten-year-old Leo Madera broke nine meet records in Fort Lauderdale, but the ones that remain tell their own story.

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A Tale of Two Swim-Offs: In One Day, Indy and Fort Lauderdale Swimmers Settle a Three-Way Tie

What are the chances? On the same day, two meets in different corners of the country produced a three-way swim-off. A popular math theory may have an answer.

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From Marshall to Virginia Tech and Beyond: For Elyse Wood, Every Detour Leads Forward

After her freshman season at Marshall, a program cut forced Elyse Wood to find a new path. She has learned success doesn’t always follow a straight line.

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Doral Swim Club’s Inaugural Meet Leaves South Florida Wanting More

More Than Just a Meet: Doral Swim Club Takes Its Mark and Makes Its Mark.

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New Team, New Pool: Doral Swim Club Makes Its Debut in South Florida

New Team, New Dream: The lanes are filling fast at the new Doral Aquatic Center, as Doral Swim Club dives into its inaugural season.

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Gulliver Summer Classic Delivers Rubber Ducks and National Cuts

Whether you’re chasing rubber ducks or national cuts, summer swimming season is officially heating up!

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Even Without the Pro Swim Title, Fort Lauderdale Was the Place to Race

Behind the scenes of the Fort Lauderdale Open: It started with about ten local teams and ended with a world record!

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Team USA Divers Deliver World-Class Performances at American Cup in Fort Lauderdale

Ahead of a major week for swimmers, the afterglow of American Cup diving still hangs in the air above Fort Lauderdale.

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Who Let The Dogs Out? Swim Miami’s K-9 Krawl is the Funnest Race on Six Legs!

From open water to the open road, Swim Miami’s K-9 Krawl unleashes 600 yards of tail-wagging fun!

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65-Year-Old Mike LaMonica Wins Four Events, sets two new records at YMCA National Masters Champs

Mike LaMonica, a 65-year-old masters swimmer and coach, now holds the 200 fly record in three different age groups.

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Florida Swimming Crowns Open Water Champions, Selects Zone Team

Top performers from Florida Swimming’s Open Water Champs will race again next weekend at the Southern Zone Open Water Championships in Texas.

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Sunshine State Showcase: Florida’s Fastest 14 & Under Swimmers Face Off In An All-Star Showdown

Top age group talent from Florida Gold Coast (FGC) and Florida Swimming converged in a four-team format, fueling fierce yet friendly competition.

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