Articles by Riley Overend

Sam Williamson Rips 58.95 100 Breast in Prelims to Become Fastest Aussie Since 2013

Sam Williamson’s recent improvement makes him a strong contender to make the Olympic final in Paris as the eighth-fastest performer in the world this season.

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St. Xavier’s Todd Larkin Awarded National HS Coach of the Year Honor by NHSCA

Todd Larkin, who graduated from the Louisville-based St. Xavier in 1986, has guided the boys to state titles for the past 15 years.

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After a Decade Away From Swimming, 32-Year-Old Kim Ruiz Qualifies for First Olympic Trials

Kim Ruiz didn’t have any big goals at first, but she quickly regained her old form with the Masters program at New Wave Swim Team under coach Laura Goodwin.

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Oldest Swimmers to Qualify for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials

46-year-old breaststroke specialist Gabrielle Rose will be the oldest swimmer since at least 2004 to compete at the U.S. Olympic Trials.

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Youngest Swimmers to Qualify for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials

The youngest boy to qualify for the U.S. Olympic Trials was Santa Clara Swim Club 14-year-old Shareef Elaydi, who’s seeded 51st in the 200 fly (2:00.38).

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Does Olympic Finalist Michael Andrew Have a Trick Up His Sleeve in the 200 IM?

Given the other events on his lineup, it would be a small miracle if Michael Andrew doesn’t drop the 200 IM in favor of the 50 free and 100 fly.

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Longtime YMCA Seahorse Swim Team Head Coach Jon Jolley Passes Away

A public service will be held for former YMCA Seahorse Swim Team head coach Jon Jolley on the fields at the Hickory YMCA on Saturday, June 22 at 11 a.m.

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Florida HS Champion Nathan Castano Commits to Kentucky for 2024

Nathan Castano capped his high school career last November with a Class 3A state title in the 100 back (49.27) and a 3rd-place showing in the 100 fly (49.95).

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Dates Revealed for 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore

Singapore will be the third Asian nation in a row to host the World Aquatics Championships after Qatar in 2024 and Japan in 2023. 

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Mission Viejo Nadadores Extend 48-Year Streak of Qualifying Olympic Swimmers Since 1976

More Mission Viejo swimmers could join Penny Oleksiak and Jarod Hatch in Paris as 19 Nadadores swimmers and nine divers are qualified for Olympic Trials.

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LSU Hires Former Siena Head Coach Brogan Barr as Assistant

“As a former head coach, Brogan brings a wealth of experience in the holistic development of the student-athlete,” LSU head coach Rick Bishop said Thursday.

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Former Coastal Carolina Football Coach Says NCAA ‘Got Off Easy’ With House Settlement

Moglia, who currently serves as advisor to the president at Coastal Carolina, argues that House plaintiffs should have rejected the $2.7 billion settlement.

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Watch: Rising ASU Sophomore Leo Roden Earns Last-Minute Olympic Trials Cut in 50 Free

Leo Roden went 22.53 in a timed final, taking a few tenths off his previous-best 22.88 from last month and dipping under the Olympic Trials cut of 22.79.

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Horter Family Receives Suspended Sentences for Scamming French Mulhouse Olympic Swimming Club

Lionel Horter, the former coach of Yannick Agnel, was given a one-year suspended sentence along with a two-year ban from managing a company.

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Ana Marcela Cunha Wins First International Open Water Race Since Shoulder Surgery in 2022

It’s a great sign for the 32-year-old Cunha ahead of the Paris Olympics, where she’s aiming to become the first swimmer to repeat as 10km Olympic champion.

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