Articles by Reid Carlson

2021 ISL – Match 4: 50 Skins Will Be Butterfly for Women, Freestyle For Men

After winning the women’s and men’s 400 medley relays, the Cali Condors got to choose the stroke to be raced in the women’s and men’s 50 skins on day 2.

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LA Current Keeps it Close as Match 4 Reaches the Midway Point

Day 1 of Match 4 showcased a much more competitive field than Match 2 did, thanks to some big swims from the DC Trident and the LA Current.

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2021 ISL Season 3 Match 4 Preview: It’s A Battle for 2nd Behind the Condors

The Cali Condors, the Aqua Centurions, the DC Trident, and the LA Current all convene for the 3rd match of the 2021 ISL season.

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Energy Standard Wins Match 3, London and Iron Create Dramatic Battle for 2nd

Though the final standings are what we expected, Team Iron kept it close with the London Roar until the very end, distancing themselves from the NY Breakers.

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Guilherme Guido Lowers South American Record to 48.95 in 100 Backstroke

Brazilian Guilherme Guido, representing the London Roar, blasted a 48.95 in the men’s 100 backstroke on Friday during match 3 of the 2021 ISL season.

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NY Breakers and Iron in a Desperate Battle for 3rd as Day 1 of Match 3 Ends

Currently, Iron leads the Breakers by 21 points, and the Breakers are desperate not to place 4th twice in a row.

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Sarah Sjostrom Breaks 50 Freestyle ISL Record with 23.17, 5th-Fastest All-Time

Energy Standard’s Sarah Sjostrom swam a 23.17 in the 50 freestyle Thursday, lowering Ranomi Kromowidjojo’s (Iron) 23.29 ISL Record from the 2019 ISL season.

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2021 ISL Match 3 Preview: Aussie Boost to London Unlikely Enough to Beat Energy

The third match of the 2021 ISL season will feature Iron and London Roar in their season 3 debuts, alongside Energy Standard and the New York Breakers.

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Economic Benefits of 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games Estimated at Over $55 Billion USD

Despite the one-year delay and a ban on spectators, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics are expected to create $55.75 billion in economic benefits.

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Vickie Fellows Hired as Head Swimming Coach at Western Colorado University

Vickie Fellows has been hired as the new head coach of women’s and men’s swimming at Division II Western Colorado University.

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Video: Watch Coleman Stewart Blast 48.33 for 100 Backstroke World Record

Watch Coleman Stewart swim the first World Record of the 2021 ISL season, and the first of his career, with his 48.33 effort in the 100 meter backstroke.

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Coleman Stewart Smashes 100 Backstroke World Record in 48.33

Coleman Stewart followed up his American Record in the 100 backstroke with a World Record performance on day 2 of match 2 of the 2021 ISL season.

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Seto Gets His Groove Back, Stewart Lowers AR, & Other Match 2, Day 1 Highlights

The teams of the ISL seem to have wasted no time acclimating to the new season, as day 1 of match 2 brought some fast swimming and surprise performances.

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Coleman Stewart Breaks American Record in 100 Backstroke on Relay Lead-Off

Coleman Stewart broke the American Record leading off the Cali Condors 4 x 100 medley relay in the second match of the 2021 ISL season.

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2021 ISL Season 3 – Match 2 Preview: Condors Still Strong Despite Heavy Losses

The Cali Condors, LA Current, New York Breakers, and Tokyo Frog Kings will face off, with the Condors beginning the campaign to defend their crown.

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