Articles by Riley Overend

CBDA Responds to Brazilian Swimmers’ Complaints Concerning National Championship Meet

The CBDA acknowledged its failure to keep the warm-down pool within the range of 77 degrees to 82.4 degrees Fahrenheit recommended by World Aquatics.

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Kirpichnikova Becomes 1st Frenchwoman to Qualify for 400 Free Internationally Since 2016

22-year-old Anastasia Kirpichnikova cleared the French qualifying time of 4:09.14 and became the fifth-fastest Frenchwoman of all time in the process.

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Ava Chavez Commits to Cal as Part of Tiny 2023 Recruiting Class

Ava Chavez is coming off a successful senior season of high school swimming that culminated in a pair of runner-up finishes at the CIF State Championships.

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14-Year-Old Luka Mijatovic Rips 400-Meter Free NAG Record with 3:56.36

14-year-old Luka Mijatovic scorched a new NAG record with a 3:56.36, taking over a second off the previous mark that Evan Pinion set back in 2009.

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Marrit Steenbergen Scorches Personal-Best 52.98 100 Free, No. 4 in World This Season

Marrit Steenbergen now ranks fourth in the world this season behind only Shayna Jack (52.64), Mollie O’Callaghan (52.63), and Siobhan Haughey (52.50). 

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14-Year-Old Luka Mijatovic Scares 400-Meter Free NAG Record with 3:58.85 in Prelims

Luka Mijatovic moved up to third in the U.S. boys’ 13-14 NAG rankings behind only Michael Phelps (3:58.80) and record holder Evan Pinion (3:57.61). 

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Wisconsin Makes Transfer Portal Splash by Adding Silins (TCU), Morris (Minnesota)

Minnesota’s Chris Morris (pictured) would have been the second-fastest 200 freestyler on Wisconsin’s team last season behind Big Ten champion Jake Newmark.

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2023 U.S. World Trials Preview: Can Lydia Jacoby Continue Revenge Tour in 100 Breast?

After missing last year’s U.S. International Team by less than a tenth in the 100 breast, reigning Olympic champ Lydia Jacoby has been on a revenge tour. 

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Freestyle Specialist Jack Schuster Commits to Arizona State for 2023-24

Two years after graduating from Cherry Creek High in Greenwood Village, 20-year-old Jackson Schuster has committed to join Arizona State’s squad this fall.

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France Suspends Olympic Medalist Marc-Antoine Olivier for Comments Toward Team Staff

“He is really gifted, but we cannot accept everything,” technical director Julien Issoulie said. “We can’t dust under the rug because it’s a medal chance.”

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Véronique Jardin, Two-Time French Olympian and Mother of Beryl Gastaldello, Dies at 56

Véronique Jardin-Gastaldello, a two-time Olympian and one of France’s most prolific champions, passed away on Thursday at the age of 56. 

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Denison Women Celebrating D-III Title With First Trip to White House in School History

The Denison women’s swim and dive team will be the first in school history to be honored at the White House, which has hosted the tradition since 1865. 

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Grinnell College Hires Matthew Hedman to Replace Longtime Coach Erin Hurley

Matthew Hedman replaces longtime coach Erin Hurley, who retired this spring after nearly three decades leading Grinnell’s swimming and diving teams.

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Alabama Record Holder Mateo Miceli Announces Transfer to Louisville

Mateo Miceli is slated to be the fastest Cardinal in the 200 fly next season with a personal-best time that would have placed him 3rd at ACCs in February.

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Report: Colorado, Arizona Planning to Leave Pac-12 for Big 12

The Big 12 is reportedly on the verge of adding Colorado and Arizona in a move that could be devastating for the Pac-12. 

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