Articles by Riley Overend

Kaylee McKeown Breaks Another World Cup Record in 100 Back (57.95)

Kaylee McKeown set her second World Cup record in as many days with a 57.95 in the 100 backstroke on Saturday in Berlin. 

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Siobhan Haughey Breaks Katinka Hosszu’s World Cup Record in 200 Free (1:55.10)

25-year-old Olympic silver medalist Siobhan Haughey erased Katinka Hosszu’s World Cup record in the 200 free on Saturday with a winning time of 1:55.10. 

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WATCH: Jordan Crooks Rips 16.99 50 Free With Fins at Tennessee-UNCW Exhibition

The highlight of Friday’s exhibition came in the men’s 50 free showdown with fins, where Jordan Crooks clocked a 16.99 to beat teammate Gui Caribe (17.41).

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Leon Marchand Blazes 1:39.64 200 Back Right After Nation-Leading 1:39.65 200 Fly

ASU junior Leon Marchand went 1:39 in both the 200 fly and 200 back on Friday — no other NCAA swimmer has broken 1:40 in either event so far this season.

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Kaylee McKeown Takes Down World Cup Record in 50 Back (27.24)

Kaylee McKeown won the 50 back by more than half a second with a time of 27.24, in the process breaking Liu Xiang’s World Cup record (27.35 from 2019).

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Texas Freshman Jillian Cox Taking Olympic Redshirt Season, Lydia Jacoby Sitting Out Fall

“This is about people, not points,” Texas women’s swimming head coach Carol Capitani said in reference to Jillian Cox and Lydia Jacoby sitting out this fall.

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How Stepping Away From Swimming Helped Olivia Bray Regain Her Love of the Sport

“It’s hard to admit when you’re struggling, but it’s brave to ask for help,” Texas senior Olivia Bray wrote as part of a plea to seek mental health support.

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Michigan State Says Battle to Save Swim and Dive Program Is Over

MSU’s new Olympic-sized pool will be used by students — not a varsity program — after supporters fell short of their $26.5 million fundraising target.

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NCAA Votes to Cut Transfer Portal Windows From 60 to 45 Days

For swimming and diving — a winter sport — the 45-day transfer portal window will open seven days after championship selection in March.

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USA Swimming’s Corporate Sponsorship Revenue 25% Below Budget in 2022

USA Swimming anticipated bringing in more than $4.8 million in corporate sponsorship revenue last year, but the actual figure turned out to be $3.6 million.

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Mizzou Club Swimmers Sent to ICU After Exposure to Ammonia Caused by Tanker Crash

Four freshmen on the Mizzou club swim team were hospitalized Friday after being exposed to a deadly chemical spill on the way back from a meet at Ohio State.

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UNCW Men Earn First Victory Over South Carolina Since 2002

The UNCW men rallied past South Carolina at their season-opening meet on Saturday, 158-142, marking their first win against the Gamecocks in 21 years. 

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No. 9 Recruit Josh Bey Commits to Indiana for 2025, Brightens Future for ‘Breaststroke U’

Josh Bey is the No. 9 recruit in our early 2025 rankings with the best 100 breast (53.81) and 200 breast (1:57.31) times in his class.

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Norwegian Olympic Qualifier Jon Jontvedt Commits to Michigan for 2024

Norwegian freestyle specialist Jon Jontvedt is headed to the University of Michigan next fall following the Paris 2024 Olympics. 

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Michael Phelps Reveals Wife, Nicole, Expecting Fourth Baby Boy at ISHOF Induction

Michael Phelps announced that he and his wife, Nicole, are expecting their fourth baby boy, confirming suspicions raised by an Instagram post last week. 

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