Articles by Reid Carlson

(Video) Jack Conger Talks New Style of Training at the University of Virginia

After his swim Saturday, SwimSwam caught up with Conger to talk about his swims in Charlotte and his new style of training at the University of Virginia.

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Coleman Stewart Is “Learning How to Swim” Butterfly Long Course (Video)

Saturday at the 2019 Charlotte Ultra, NC State’s Coleman Stewart won the men’s 100 backstroke in 54.84. Later, Stewart placed 2nd the 50 fly in 24.84.

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Molacek, Parker, Arens Among Winners on Final Night of 2019 Charlotte Ultra

The 2019 Charlotte Ultra concluded Sunday with the women’s 1500, men’s 800, and the men’s and women’s 100 free, 200 back, and 200 IM.

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Nathan Lile Claims 2 Sprint Titles on Third Day of Charlotte Ultra Meet

25-year-old Nathan Lile of the Gamecocks won two of the four sprint titles contested on the third night of the 2019 Charlotte Ultra Meet.

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Smith Lowers WJR Again in Finals, IU Breaststroke Sweeps at Counsilman Classsic

Regan Smith delivered yet another World Junior Record in the 100 meter backstroke in the final session of racing at the 2019 Counsilman Classic.

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Julie Meynen Delivers New Luxembourgish 50 Free National Record at Clovis PSS

Luxembourg’s Julie Meynen broke her own National Record in the 50 meter freestyle at the Clovis stop of the Pro Swim Series with a time of 25.08.

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Smith Delivers 100 Back WJR, King & Miller Appear at Counsilman Classic

Now the 9th-fastest performer all-time, Smith is a mere 0.22 away from Missy Franklin’s National Age Group Record of 58.33.

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Paris 2024 Loses Potential Sponsor Total Due to Environmental Focus

Total, one of the world’s largest oil companies, has announced it will withdraw from its plans to bid to sponsor the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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Luca Urlando Takes Down Phelps’ 17-18 200 Fly NAG Record in 1:53.84

17-year-old Luca Urlando broke his first 17-18 NAG Record tonight at the Clovis stop of the Pro Swim Series in incredible fashion.

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Regan Smith Wins 200 Freestyle With Huge 1:58.44 PB at Counsilman Classic

In her first sub-2:00 performance in the 200 meter freestyle, Regan Smith hit the wall first in 1:58.44, narrowly ahead of Gabby DeLoof.

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Regan Smith Delivers New 200 Freestyle PB in Prelims of Counsilman Classic

17-year-old Regan Smith leads the way in the women’s 200 freestyle with a new best time of 2:00.15, improving upon her best time from January.

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Marquardt and Miller Win Distance Finals on Night 1 of 2019 Charlotte Ultra

The first day of the 2019 Charlotte Ultra Meet showcased all four 50s as well as the women’s 800 and the men’s 1500 meter freestyles.

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MacNeil Doubles With Victories in 100 Fly and 100 Free at Counsilman Classic

On the first night of racing at the 2019 Counsilman Classic, Maggie MacNeil won the 100 fly by over two seconds, and the 100 free by barely two-tenths.

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Venezuela Announces Roster of 21 For 2019 Pan American Games

Venezuela will send 21 athletes to the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru this August. They won 2 medals at the last edition in 2015.

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USA Swimming Introduces Disaster Relief Grants for Teams

Grants are to be used for replacing or repairing material losses, though if swim team members have been displaced for extended periods of time, the grants may also be used to cover those families’ team dues.

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