Articles by Reid Carlson

Virginia’s Ted Schubert on Team Transformation from 2017 to Present (Video)

Virginia senior Ted Schubert discusses UVA’s rise from 6th at ACCs in 2017 with 0 points scored at NCAAs to 2nd at ACCs in 2020 (and 10th at NCAAs in 2019).

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Coleman Stewart’s Mom “Wasn’t Too Happy” About His WUGs-Inspired Tattoo (Video)

After the meet wrapped up Saturday, Stewart took a few minutes to speak to SwimSwam about how the experiences last summer have stayed with him to today.

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Nick Albiero Talks Father-Son Coaching Dynamic and Moving Lane Lines (Video)

Despite his multitude of accomplishments, Albiero is not above helping “change the pool,” in other words, moving lane lines.

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Braden Holloway: “We Were Able to Capitalize Where We Weren’t Strong” (Video)

Five different NC State swimmers scored 70 or more points, and diving gave the Wolfpack a boost of 123 points the week before men’s swimming began.

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Louisville’s Mitchell Whyte Surprised by How Far He’s Come In Two Years (Video)

Louisville’s Mitchell Whyte took 2nd in both the 100 and 200 back at the ACC Championships. His time of 1:39.46 in the 200 moves him to #4 in the nation.

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Todd DeSorbo On Value of Combined Program, Training Groups at Virginia (Video)

The Virginia women won the ACC title last week, but the Cavalier men could not overcome NC State, giving each program a title and runners-up finish in 2020.

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Coleman Stewart Struggled Mentally With the 200 Backstroke For 3 Years (Video)

NC State senior Coleman Stewart swam a 1:37.71 in the finals of the 200 backstroke Saturday at the 2020 ACC Championships to become the 7th-fastest all-time.

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Nick Albiero Was Shocked at 1:38 200 Fly, Had Dreamed of a 1:39 (Video)

Louisville Junior Nick Albiero blasted a 1:38.65 in the final of the men’s 200 yard butterfly to both defend his title from 2019 and lower the meet record.

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Todd DeSorbo: Virginia Men Are Building on Each Session at ACCs (Video)

University of Virginia Head Coach Todd DeSorbo breaks down UVA’s accomplishments so far in Greensboro and considers the team’s improvement.

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Florida State’s Neal Studd: “I Think We’re a Much More Balanced Team” (Video)

While the Seminoles have conceded some of their diving points to UVA, the Seminoles have plenty of firepower remaining to tip the scales towards their favor.

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Zach Yeadon “Spun The Wheels A Little” in Prelims of the 500 at ACCs (Video)

Notre Dame’s Zach Yeadon shaved two seconds from his lifetime best–set at the 2018 ACC Championships–and scared the ACC Meet Record in the 500 Thursday.

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Details Made the Difference for Notre Dame’s Carly Quast at ACCs (Video)

Carly Quast had a major impact on Notre Dame’s overall performance, scoring a total of 41 points, including a top-8 finish in the 100 backstroke.

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ACCs, NCAAs, and Olympic Trials: Abby Dolan’s “Final Swimming Ventures” (Video)

Notre Dame’s Abby Dolan had a quietly fantastic 2020 ACC Championships in Greensboro last weekend scoring 64 points for the Fighting Irish.

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UVA’s Caroline Gmelich & Ella Nelson Comment on One Another’s ACC Swims (Video)

UVA teammates Caroline Gmelich and Ella Nelson spoke with SwimSwam at the conclusion of the meet Saturday, commenting on one another’s “best race” at ACCs.

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Overland Park-Blue Valley West Captures Kansas 6A Boy’s State Title by 1 Point

Overland Park-Blue Valley West High School defended its 2019 title at the Kansas 6A Boy’s High School State Championship, defeating Olathe East by 1 point.

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