Articles by Michael Hamann

Tunisia’s Ahmed Hafnaoui Breaks Mellouli’s African 800, 1500 Records

Tunisia’s Ahmed Hafnaoui smashed countrymate Ous Mellouli’s African Record in the 800 and 1500 in tonight’s 1500 final in Abu Dhabi.

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China Obliterates Asian Record in Women’s 4×50 Free Relay

Zhang Yufei’s 23.12 2nd leg propelled the Chinese women to destroy Japan’s 4×50 free relay Asian Record by over 2 seconds.

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2021 Short Course World Championships: Day 5 Finals Live Recap

Japan’s Daiya Seto comes in as the top seed in the men’s 400 IM, setting up another IM showdown with American Carson Foster.

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Spectators Few and Far Between at Short Course World Championships

While many of the world’s top swimmers are in Abu Dhabi for Short Course Worlds, they are performing in a largely empty Etihad Stadium.

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Joshua Liendo Re-Breaks Canadian Record in 50 Free

Canada’s Joshua Liendo dropped a massive Canadian Record of 20.76 to take bronze in the men’s 50 free final in Abu Dhabi.

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Claire Curzan Breaks American, World Junior Records in 50 Fly

American high school senior Claire Curzan became the 4th fastest performer ever en route to a new WJR and American Record in the 50 fly.

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Siobhan Haughey Extends Lead in 2021 SC Worlds Money List

Following her win in the 100 free final, Hong Kong’s Siobhan Haughey has extended her 2021 SC World Champs money list lead.

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2021 Short Course World Championships: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

Russia’s former World Record holder Kliment Kolesnikov comes in as the top seed in the men’s 100 back final, though will be chased by the USA’s Shaine Casas.

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2021 Short Course World Championships: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

Can Hong Kong’s Siobhan Haughey chase down Sarah Sjostrom’s 200 free World Record in tonight’s final after a coming close in the ISL final?

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Greenwich High Wins Connecticut Class LL Girls State Title

Sophomore Payton Foster led the Greenwich High Schools girls to their 23rd Connecticut high school state title in New Haven.

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Jarrod Murphy Named Interim Head Coach at The Woodlands

Jarrod Murphy, TWST’s head age group coach the last four years, will be the club’s interim head coach following Chris Collier’s departure.

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2021 Winter Junior Championships- East: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

After blasting a new meet record last night in the 200 IM, SwimMac’s Baylor Nelson returns for his encore performance in the 400 IM.

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Winter Junior Championships- West: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

After doubling in the 500 free and 200 IM last night, Sandpipers’ Katie Grimes and Bella Sims will swim both the 400 IM and 200 free on Friday.

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Speedo Winter Junior Championships- East: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

SwimMac’s Baylor Nelson comes in as the top seed in the men’s 200 IM, setting up a potential showdown with Will Modglin in tonight’s final.

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Huntsville High School Boys and Girls Win Alabama 6A-7A Titles

The Huntsville High School boys and girls won the Alabama AHSAA 6A-7A High School state titles this past weekend in Auburn.

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