Articles by Reid Carlson

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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Caeleb Dressel Adds Leg Sleeve Tattoo in 14-Hour Inking Session

Dressel, known for the full sleeve of tattoos on his left arm, has turned his entire left leg into a canvas with tattoos going from his hip to his ankle.

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College Swimming Previews: #3 Florida Men Look Steady After Golden Summer

The University of Florida men remain one of the strongest teams in the nation and returns all but one of its 2021 NCAA scorers.

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Michigan Freshman on Display as Wolverine Men and Women Sweep Oakland in Duel

Despite missing many of its top athletes, the University of Michigan comfortably beat in-state mid-major neighbors Oakland University in their duel Saturday.

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Scarlet Tops Gray in 2021 Ohio State Intrasquad, Armstrong Wins 3 Races

The 2021 Ohio State Scarlet vs. Gray Intrasquad meet featured a variety of unusual distance races yet showcased some fast swims nonetheless.

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FINA Reform Committee Proposes Sweeping Updates to Aquatic Governance

FINA, the international governing body of aquatic sports, has received a list of recommendations intended to improve its the integrity and efficiency.

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Olympic Gold Medalist Ryan Held Gets Engaged to NC State Swim Alum Lexie Lupton

2016 Olympic gold medalist and U.S. National Champion Ryan Held announced his engagement to fellow NC State swimming alumnus Lexie Lupton on Sunday.

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Caeleb Analyzes 100 Free, First Individual Olympic Gold, in New Dressel Dissect

7-time Olympic gold medalist Caeleb Dressel returns with a new ‘Dressel Dissect,’ this time analyzing the 100 freestyle final from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

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The 10 Fastest Swims in Each Event of 2021 ISL Regular Season

The Cali Condors also have the most performers with individual top-10s with 45 appearances while the Toronto Titans are 2nd with 39 appearances.

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The Top-10 Performances of the 2021 ISL Regular Season

Not every performance highlighted here is a major record, rather, we have chosen to focus on the races that were the most electric.

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