Articles by Nicole Miller

Junior Nationals Qualifier Sophia Paduano Announces Commitment to Illinois Class of 2028

Junior national qualifier Sophia Paduano has announced her commitment to the University of Illinois At Champaign as a member of the school’s class of 2028. 

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Wellbrock Reclaims World Title in the Men’s 10k, Rasovszky, Klemet Grab Paris Berths

After winning the bronze medal at last years World’s, German Florian Wellbrock reclaimed the gold medal in the men’s 10k by a margin of 18 seconds.

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USA Swimming Announces Official Roster for the 2023 World Aquatics Championships

22 women and 26 men will represent the US in the pool at the World Championships this summer, with 5 swimmers competing in the open water events.

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2023 U.S. Trials Day 5 Prelims Scratch Report: Leah Smith Opts-Out of a Crowded 200 IM

Leah Smith scratched the 200 IM after entering the meet seeded 4th, avoiding a crowded field that includes Alex Walsh, Leah Hayes, and Kate Douglass.

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Katie Grimes Drops 400 Freestyle, Isabel Ivey Out of 100 Backstroke ‘B’ Final

Katie Grimes and Isabel Ivey were the only swimmers to scratch on day 4, with Grimes out of the 400 free B-final and Ivey out of the 100 back B-final.

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2023 U.S. Trials Previews: The Battle Between Berkoff and Smith in the 50 Back

After winning silver at last year’s World Championships, Katharine Berkoff looks primed to take to top spot in the women’s 50 backstroke.

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2023 U.S. Trials Previews: Can Smith Finally Hold Off Bacon/White for a 200 Back Spot?

Phoebe Bacon and Rhyan White beat Regan Smith in the 200 back at both the 2021 Olympic Trials and 2022 Int. Team Trials, but Smith is ready for revenge.

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2023 U.S. Trials Previews: It’s Regan Smith’s Show In Women’s 100 Back

Regan Smith leads a stacked 100 backstroke field at U.S. Trials, with several athletes in line to challenge for a spot on the World Championship team.

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2023 U.S. Trials Previews: Can Dressel Make a Comeback in the Men’s 100 Butterfly?

Since 2017, Caeleb Dressel has been dominant in the men’s 100 butterfly, but his path to the World Championships in the event isn’t as clear as usual.

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2023 George F. Haines Intl: Luka Mijatovic Drops 15:47.19 1500 FR PB, #11 All-Time 13-14

14-year-old Luka Mijatovic took the win in the men’s 1500 freestyle, coming in with a time of 15:47.19 — almost a minute under his best time of 16:41.14.

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Former Pace Swimmer Brian Batesy Competes on New Paramount+ Reality Show Love Allways

Former Pace University swimmer Brian (Bates) Batesy recently competed on Paramount’s new reality TV dating show Love Allways. 

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2023 Mel Zajac Day 3 Prelims: Liendo Throws Down 49.85 100 Freestyle for Top Seed

The final prelims session at the 2023 Mel Zajac Jr. International Swim Meet wrapped up with some strong swims out of the UBC Aquatic Center.

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Ian Call Posts 1:05.73 in the 100 Breast to Move to #23 All-Time in 13-14 Age Group

14-year-old Ian Call of Memphis Thunder Aquatic Club climbed the all-time list in the 13-14 age group, throwing down a historic swim in the 100 breaststroke.

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Are Olympic Gold Medals Actually Gold? The History and Value of Olympic Gold Medals

Are Olympic gold medals actually gold? How much is an Olympic gold medal worth? Let’s take a deep dive into one of the history of the Olympic gold medal.

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Sarah Sjostrom Headlines 16 Swimmer Swedish Roster for the 2023 World Championships

The Swedish Swimming Federation has announced a squad of 16 swimmers who will represent the country at the 2023 World Championships this summer. 

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