Articles by Madeleine Lepesant

Race Videos: Kyle Chalmers Wins Two Events at Australian Olympic Trials

The Australian Olympic Team roster continues to grow through Day 5 of the 2021 Australian Olympic Trials. One day of racing remains.

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WATCH: Trials Is First Tapered Meet in 2 Years for Ledecky and Manuel

Katie Ledecky and Simone Manuel speak in a press conference ahead of Wave II of the Olympic Trials. They are hoping to make another Olympic appearance.

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U.S. Air Force Academy Snags Verbal from Backstroker Kai-min Tsuei

California CIF Southern Section DI qualifier Kai-min Tsuei commits to swim for the Air Force beginning in the fall of 2022.

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North Carolina HS State Runner-Up Callie Parkes Commits to Akron for 2022

The University of Akron has picked up a verbal commitment from Winter Juniors qualifier Callie Parkes for its class of 2026.

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Miami (OH) Picks Up Verbal From Winter Juniors Qualifier Evan Kindseth

2021 Minnesota Class AA State runner-up Evan Kindseth has verbally committed to swim for Miami University’s class of 2026.

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Canadian Breaststroker Elle Couture Sends Verbal to University of Akron

2-time Candian Juniors finalist Elle Couture has verbally committed to swim for the University of Akron’s class of 2026.

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Jackl Vivien’s 4:46.47 400 IM Shatters Krisztina Egerszegi’s Hungary Age Record

13-year-old Jackl Vivien broke the record for her age in the 400 IM at the National Youth Championships. Krisztina Egerszegi set the previous record in 1987.

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Colby Mefford Moves up in Rankings of Men’s 200 Back on His Way to Wave II

10 new athletes picked up Wave II qualifications during Day 3 Finals of the 2021 U.S. Trials. Colby Mefford and Malia Rusch each picked up a second event.

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FINA Elects Bureau in Doha: Kuwaiti President and American Executive Director

FINA General Congress elected Husain al Musallam of Kuwait as its new President on Saturday. Brent Nowicki of USA will serve as the Executive Director.

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Katie Trace and Autumn Haebig Continue Success on Trials Day 2 Finals

Katie Trace and Autumn Haebig pick up more Wave II qualifications on Day 2 Finals of the 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Wave I meet.

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16-year-old Camille Spink Launches Wave II Qualifications on Day 1 of Trials

16-year-olds Camille Spink and Hayden Miller are among the first to qualify for Wave II of the 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials.

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South Korea Announces Bid to Host 2027 Summer World University Games

South Korea has joined the race to host the 2027 Summer Universiade. They join the Triangle Area in North Carolina as the only two bidders so far.

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Northern Michigan Picks Up In-State Verbal from Paige Carothers for 2022

Michigan HS Division II State finalist Paige Carothers has announced her decision to swim for Northern Michigan’s class of 2026.

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Rice University Snags Verbal from Winter Junior Nationals Qualifier Lily Cramer

Breast/IM specialist Lily Cramer has sent her verbal commitment to swim for the Rice University Owls beginning in the fall of 2022.

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4x Oregon 6A State Finalist Zoey Dodson Commits to New Mexico State University

Fly and distance free specialist Zoey Dodson have announced her deicison to swim for New Mexico State University beginning in the fall of 2021.

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