Articles by Riley Overend

2022 World Junior Championships: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

Pieter Coetze is focusing on the 50 back final, where he’ll try avoid a repeat of Wednesday’s 100 back final in his showdown with Poland’s Ksawery Masiuk.

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Two-Time Paralympic Gold Medalist Robert Griswold Suspended by SafeSport

It’s the second time that Griswold has appeared in the SafeSport database after he was first added in September of 2020, also on allegations of misconduct.

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2022 World Junior Championships: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

Brazil’s Stephan Steverink is seeking his second individual gold of the week in Thursday’s boys 800 free final after winning the 400 free on Day 1.

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NCAA Rejects Unlimited Transfer Proposal, Implements Transfer Portal Windows

The current rule will remain in place requiring athletes to sit out one year after a second entry into the transfer portal.

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Balbi Alayo Goes 53.73 100 Fly to Become Peru’s Second-Ever World Juniors Finalist

Diego Nicolas Balbi Alayo placed fourth in Wednesday’s 100-meter butterfly semifinals to become Peru’s second-ever finalist at the World Junior Champs. 

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European Champ Hubert Kos Joins Stacked Group of IM Specialists at Arizona State

The Sun Devils already boast talented IM specialists such as Leon Marchand, Chase Kalisz, and Jay Litherland on campus training under coach Bob Bowman.

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David Popovici, Alexia Sotomayor Meet with Media Ahead of 2022 World Junior Champs

“It is not often that I am thinking about the past, but I’m always thinking of the future,” Popovici said. “The future is imagination, and the past is gone.”

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How to Watch, All the Links You Need for the 2022 World Junior Champs

World Juniors kicks off Tuesday in Lima, Peru, with prelims beginning at 10:30 a.m. ET and evening sessions starting at 7 p.m. ET across the six-day meet.

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Top 5 Boys’ Storylines of 2022 World Junior Champs: Popovici Leads the Pack

David Popovici could steal the spotlight at the 2022 World Junior Swimming Championships, but there are plenty of other intriguing storylines this week, too.

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Croatian Water Polo Player Accuses Federation of Unfair Treatment

Ana Miroslavic said her recent COVID-19 test was a false positive based on three negative PCR tests afterward, but she was still cut from Croatia’s roster.

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Women’s Water Polo: Italy Downs Defending Champ Spain on Day 2 of Euros

The second day of the 2022 European Water Polo Championships produced more last-second finishes, surprising upsets, and historic results.

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Women’s Water Polo: Israel Upsets France, Greece Edges Hungary on Day 1 of Euros

The 2022 European Water Polo Championships kicked off with six women’s matches on Saturday, highlighted by clutch victories from Israel and Greece. 

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Olympic Gold Medalist Crissy Perham Donates Kidney to Missy Franklin’s Dad

When it was revealed that Missy Franklin’s dad, Dick, was in desperate need of a kidney donor, a fellow Olympic gold medalist answered the “Hail Mary.” 

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Mexican Olympic Committee Meets with IOC About 2036 Olympic Bid

Mexico is seeking to host a second Summer Games after becoming the first Latin American country to host an Olympics back in 1968 in Mexico City.

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After 2-Year Hiatus, College of San Mateo Adding Water Polo, Swimming for 2023

In charge of operating the new teams is Andrew Silva, who spent the past two years leading the water polo and swim teams at nearby Serra High School.

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