Articles by Riley Overend

IOC Changes Mind About Russian, Belarusian Inclusion at Asian Games Later This Month

The IOC said that Russian and Belarusian participation at the Asian Games later this month “was not feasible due to technical reasons.”

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Doha 2024 Worlds Qualifying: Where Do the American Women Stand?

Major absences could clear the way for an overlooked veteran such as Rachel Bernhardt, a 28-year-old occupational therapist ranked 5th in the 100 breast.

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Doha 2024 Worlds Qualifying: Where Do the American Men Stand?

Since so many are prioritizing other meets, there are opportunities for American men to claim medals and earn prize money that could extend their careers.

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NCAA Relay Champion David Curtiss Leaving NC State, Joining TAC Titans

NCAA relay champion and U.S. Open record holder David Curtiss is leaving NC State ahead of his junior campaign to join the TAC Titans swim club. 

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LEN Releases Preliminary European Aquatic Events Calendar for 2024

LEN released its preliminary events calendar on Friday, but the dates and location of the 2024 European Aquatics Championships have yet to be announced.

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What’s Next for the Pac-2? Washington State, Oregon State Have Limited Options

Washington State and Oregon State appear to only have a few options left after the AAC said Friday it will “not look westward” for expansion.

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Stampede at Indian Ocean Island Games Opening Ceremony Claims 12 Lives

The swimming portion of the 2023 Indian Ocean Island Games was tragically overshadowed by a deadly stampede during the opening ceremony that took 12 lives.

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Stanford, Cal, SMU Set to Join ACC After NC State Flips Vote

Clemson, Florida State, and North Carolina opposed the ACC’s expansion, but NC State reportedly flipped its vote after weeks of negotiations around finances.

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Tennessee Hires Caleb Lawrence as Assistant Coach

Lawrence joins the Volunteers after two seasons as an assistant at Richmond (2021-23) and two seasons as a volunteer assistant at Notre Dame (2019-21).

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Jamie Cail’s Family Disputes Her Cause of Death: ‘There is Definitely Foul Play’

One expert noted that while the photos indicate Jamie Cail suffered “trauma” before her death, they’re not clear “evidence of a beating or a cause of death.”

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Australian World Record Holder Meg Harris Leaving SASI to Join Damien Jones at Rackley

The 21-year-old Harris had been training in Adelaide under coach Peter Bishop since October of 2021, right after she made her Olympic debut in Tokyo.

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2024 College Swimming Previews: #9 Florida Women Welcome Bella Sims, Isabel Ivey to Crew

With top recruit Bella Sims coming to Gainesville along with former top recruit Isabel Ivey, the stars seem to be aligning for Nesty’s crew this season.

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‘The Olivia Dunne of the Pool’ Can’t Profit Off Her NIL

San Jose State junior Andreea Dragoi says she has to turn down three or four brand deals each month due to federal immigration and tax laws.

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Former WR Holder Mary Descenza Mohler Headlines Georgia Aquatic Hall of Fame Class

Mary Descenza Mohler (pictured right) broke the 200 fly world record (2:04.14) at the 2009 World Championships in Rome, Italy.

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Leah Hayes Training More 200 Free With Sights Set on 4×200 Relay Next Summer

“I am hoping with more training and more time I can snag a spot on the (4×200 free) relay next year at Olympic Trials,” Hayes said ahead of World Juniors.

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