Articles by Reid Carlson

2021 ISL Playoffs Match 5, Day 1: Shymanovich & Murphy Crush the 50s of Stroke

On Thursday in Eindhoven, Ilya Shymanovich and Ryan Murphy posted some of the fastest 50s of breaststroke and backstroke, respectively, of all time.

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2021 ISL Playoffs Match 5 Preview: London & LA Set For Third Straight Clash

After defeating the Cali Condors last weekend, the London Roar will now battle Energy Standard, along with the third straight match with the LA Current.

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2021 ISL Playoffs Match 4, Day 2: Live Recap

The London Roar maintains a 49.5 point lead going into the 2nd day of the 4th playoffs match in Eindhoven with the Cali Condors and LA battling for 2nd.

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London Roar the 4th Team to Win a Playoffs Match, Providing a Boost for Toronto

The London Roar is now the 4th team to win a match in the playoffs this season, a fact that helps the Toronto Titans more than anyone else.

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2021 ISL Playoffs Match 4 Preview: LA Fights to Prove 1st Match Win Not a Fluke

In Match 2 of the playoffs, the LA Current pulled off a surprising victory, toppling the London Roar and the Toronto Titans, but can they win again?

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2021 ISL Playoffs: Match 3, Day 2 Live Recap

Energy Standard developed a 62-point lead over the Toronto Titans after the first day of competition and is seeking their 5th match victory of the season.

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2021 ISL Playoffs Match 3 Preview: Diluted, Titans’ Finals Hopes Slipping Away

#1 Energy Standard faces #4 Toronto Titans, #6 the Aqua Centurions, and #7 the DC Trident. This is a crucial match for Toronto–perhaps their most important.

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Caeleb Dressel Speaks On Olympic Pressure & Future in People Magazine Interview

Last week, in its annual Sexiest Man Alive issue, People Magazine named Olympic gold medalist and World Record holder Caeleb Dressel as the sexiest Olympian.

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2021 ISL Playoffs Match 2 Preview: Murphy Provides Boost For LA In Season Debut

The second match of the 2021 ISL playoffs will see the #3, #4, #5, and #6 teams square off, as well as the return of Ryan Murphy and Tom Dean.

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Kregor Zirk Lowers Estonian National Record in 400 Freestyle in Eindhoven

Energy Standard’s Kregor Zirk crushed his own Estonian National Record in the men’s 400 freestyle Thursday in the first session of the 2021 ISL playoffs.

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2021 ISL Season 3 Semifinals, Match 1 Preview: Energy & Cali Meet at Last

In the first play-off match of ISL Season 3, Season 1 champions Energy Standard square off with the Season 2 champions the Cali Condors.

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Italian Swimming Federations Wins 1,000th European Championships Medal in Kazan

The Italian Swimming Federation won its 1,000th medal at the European Championships (LCM & SCM) with silver in the mixed 4 x 50 freestyle relay Saturday.

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Martinenghi, Miressi, di Pietro, Mora, & Rivolta Down Italian Records in Kazan

Martinenghi, Miressi, di Pietro, Mora, and Rivolta broke 5 Italian Records on the penultimate day of the 2021 European Championships in Kazan on Saturday.

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College Swimming Previews: #2 NC State Women Return Majority of NCAA Squad

The NC State Wolfpack returns nearly all of its 2021 NCAA scoring team which placed 2nd at both the NCAA and ACC Championships in 2021.

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Federica Pellegrini and Matteo Giunta Announce Engagement

Olympic gold medalist and World Record holder Federica Pellegrini announced her engagement to Italian National Team coach Matteo Giunta Saturday

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