Articles by Riley Overend

Diogo Cancela Crushes S8 World Record in 200 Fly by 3 Seconds with 2:15.50 in Eindhoven

Portugal’s Diogo Cancela absolutely annihilated the S8 world record in the 200-meter butterfly during a time trial in Eindhoven on Thursday evening. 

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Daniel Jervis Talks Bouncing Back From ‘Rock Bottom’ After 14:46.95 1500 Free

After hitting “rock bottom” last year, Daniel Jervis’ bounce-back performance at the 2023 British Trials this week felt even better than a lifetime best.

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Koen de Groot Edges Arno Kamminga in 50 Breast Battle at Eindhoven Qualifying Meet

19-year-old Dutchman Koen de Groot edged out national record holder Arno Kamminga for the men’s 50-meter breaststroke title in Eindhoven on Thursday. 

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LIVEBARN Race of the Week: McIntosh Stuns with 400 IM World Record at Canadian Trials

Summer McIntosh broke her second world record in just four days in the 400 IM, clocking a 4:25.87 to take down Katinka Hosszu’s time of 4:26.36 from 2016. 

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Ivy League Commits Dominate 400 IMs at Potomac Valley Senior Championship

Eleanor Sun collected titles in the 200 butterfly (1:56.86) and 400 IM (4:09.82) while also earning a runner-up finish in the 200 breast (2:13.31).

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Michigan Commit Jaeddan Gamilla Leads Hinsdale to Win at Illinois Senior Champs

University of Michigan commit Jaeddan Gamilla led his new Hinsdale Swim Club to team victory at the 2023 Illinois Senior SCY Championships last month.

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Africa Sides With IOC in Debate Over Russian, Belarusian Participation at Paris 2024

It was reportedly a unanimous decision by Africa to support the IOC’s stance of allowing Russia and Belarus to return to international competition.

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Josh Liendo Lowers Canadian Record From 2015 with 50 Fly Win in 23.27

“The goal is to be at the top of that podium,” Josh Liendo said about Worlds this summer. “I’m going to keep working and keep fighting until I get there.”

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Summer McIntosh Breaks 5th World Junior Record at Canadian Trials with 1:53.91 200 Free

Summer McIntosh set her fifth world junior and Canadian records of the meet at Canadian Trials on Sunday, winning the 200 freestyle in 1:53.91.

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2022-23 Academic All-America Teams Announced for Men’s, Women’s Swimming and Diving

Virginia senior Lexi Cuomo ended her career on a high note last month by scoring 15 individual points and contributing to two title-winning relays.

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13-Year-Old Luka Mijatovic Lowers His Own 500 Free NAG Record By 2 Seconds with 4:22.50

Pleasanton Seahawks 13-year-old Luka Mijatovic lowered his own national age group (NAG) record in the 500-yard freestyle by more than two seconds. 

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Lukas Martens Clocks World-Leading 3:43.32 in 400 Free on Day 2 in Madgeburg

Lukas Martens clocked a world-leading time in the 400-meter freestyle with a 3:43.32 at the Gothaer Insurance Cup in Madgeburg.

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Sarah Paisley Owen Breaks 22-Year-Old Georgia LSC Record at Age Group Champs

Metro Atlanta Aquatic Club 14-year-old Sarah Paisley Owen took down one of the oldest Georgia Swimming LSC records in the 100 free with a 49.48. 

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Lucy Thomas Lowers Wisconsin LSC Record in 100 Breast at Senior Short Course Champs

Elmbrook Swim Club 17-year-old Lucy Thomas lowered her own Wisconsin Swimming LSC 17-18 record in the 100 breast last month.

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Michigan State Could Be Close to Reinstating Swimming and Diving Programs

“We are confident that our next public release will be announcing the return of the Michigan State men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams.”

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