Articles by Riley Overend

OHSAA Div. II State Champion Krys Gorski Commits to Ohio State for 2024

Krys Gorski won the 100-yard backstroke (48.93) at February’s state championships for Division II high schools in Ohio.

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USA Swimming Names Mary Korey, Jason Walter Head Coaches for 2024 Junior Pan Pacs

Mary Korey and Jason Walter both served as assistant coaches at the 2023 World Junior Championships last September in Netanya, Israel.

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Ireland’s Matthew Walsh-Hussey Sends Commitment to Michigan for 2024

Matthew Walsh-Hussey competed at last month’s Irish Olympic Trials, placing 3rd in the 50 back and 4th in the 100 back with lifetime bests in both events.

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Turkish Freestyle Specialist Ela Naz Ozdemir Commits to Georgia Tech for 2024

Turkish freestyle specialist Ela Naz Ozdemir boasts a best converted 200 free time that would have placed 7th at the ACC Championships in February.

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Amy Appelhans Gubser Becomes First Person to Swim From Golden Gate Bridge to Farallon Islands

Amy Appelhans Gubser, a 55-year-old grandmother, became the first person to swim 29.7 miles from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Farallon Islands.

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Australian Freestyle Specialist Koby Bujak-Upton Commits to Tennessee for 2024

One of Australia’s brightest young freestyle specialists is joining Tennessee’s crew stacked with tons of international talent.

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2024 Mare Nostrum Monaco: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

World record holder Kristof Milak is looking to bounce back in his signature 200 butterfly race after suffering his first defeat since 2020 on Thursday.

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Anna Kalandadze Picks Up Olympic Trials Cuts in 800, 1500 Free at Scarlet Memorial Day Invite

Recent University of Pennsylvania graduate Anna Kalandadze collected her first two Trials cuts in the 800 freestyle (8:43.20) and 1500 free (16:43.36).

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Katie Ledecky: Faith in Anti-Doping System at ‘All-Time Low’ Ahead of Paris Olympics

“It’s hard going into Paris knowing that we’re going to be racing some of these athletes,” Katie Ledecky said in an interview with CBS News set to air Sunday.

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NCAA Mulling Logos on Fields, Jersey Patches in Post-House Era of College Sports

Adding jersey patches next season could reportedly generate $5 million in the SEC alone, with another $1 million expected from 25-yard line sponsorships.

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Kristof Milak’s Coach Offers Training Update After WR Holder’s First 200 Fly Loss Since 2020

“Kristóf is strong and fast, but his endurance is far from what it used to be,” Milak’s coach, Balazs Virth, said after his 200 fly loss on Thursday.

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Crisci Brothers Earn Olympic Trials Cuts, Fuller Fires Off PB 2:08.80 200 Back in Knoxville

Rising Tennessee senior Josephine Fuller ripped a personal-best 200 back time of 2:08.80 to become the sixth-fastest American in the event this calendar year.

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Elaydi, Mijatovic, Urlando Shine at 2024 George Haines International Swim Meet

Rising stars Shareef Elaydi and Luka Mijatovic broke Pacific LSC records while 22-year-old Luca Urlando had one last tune-up before Trials next month.

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Bulgarian Swimmer Antani Ivanov Dealt Another 2-Year Suspension for ‘Disrespectful Attitude’

Antani Ivanov, who was already serving a two-year sanction through October for missed doping tests, is now ineligible to compete until March of 2026.

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Missy Franklin Invited to Fly With Thunderbirds at Air Force Academy Graduation

Five-time Olympic medalist Missy Franklin received an invite to fly with the Thunderbirds at Air Force Academy’s graduation ceremony on Thursday afternoon. 

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