Articles by Riley Overend

Olga Yasianovich, Ex-Coach of European Champ Shkurdai, Takes Florida Club Coaching Job

Yasianovich has found a full-time position with United Swim Club, which is owned and operated by three-time Belarusian Olympians Pavel and Sveta Sankovich.

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Tennessee’s Kristen Stege Clocks NCAA-Leading Time in 1650 Free with 15:57.01

Tennessee senior Kristen Stege clocked an NCAA-leading time of 15:57.01 in the 1650-yard freestyle during Thursday’s dual meet against Carson-Newman. 

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LIVEBARN Race of the Week: Closing Speed Carries McFadden to Comeback Win in 200 Free

At last week’s Pro Swim Series stop in Knoxville, 17-year-old Henry McFadden stunned the field with his closing speed on the final length of the 200 free.

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New Video Offers Behind-the-Scenes Look at Simone Manuel’s OTS Diagnosis

The video’s release coincided with Simone Manuel’s return to competition at last week’s Pro Swim Series, her first high-level race since the Tokyo Olympics.

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NC Swim Coach Jeremy Gregory Removed from SafeSport Database

Two-time North Carolina senior coach of the year Jeremy Gregory is no longer listed in the U.S. Center for SafeSport’s database of banned individuals. 

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What Did Michael Phelps Tell Alabama Football Players?

During an episode of “Bama Cuts” released last August, Michael Phelps preached the importance of preparation and paying attention to the small details.

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Virginia Commits Gormsen, Howley Lead Sacred Heart (NY) to Another Federation Title

Future Virginia Cavalier and current Sacred Heart senior Cavan Gormsen earned Most Outstanding Swimmer honors for triumphing in the 200 free and 500 free.

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Greek Authorities Drop Charges Against Former Syrian Swimmer Sara Mardini

Mardini was accused of espionage and human trafficking after working on the island of Lesbos supporting refugees like herself.

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Aiden Norman Commits to Florida, Adds to Growing Canadian Contingent in Gainesville

Aiden Norman, the fastest 16-year-old Canadian ever in the SCM 200 backstroke, recently sent his commitment to the University of Florida.

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Michigan State Settles Title IX Lawsuit Over Elimination of Swim Programs

Michigan State reached a settlement on Friday with 11 former members of the women’s swim team that was cut at the end of the 2020-21 season.

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17-Year-Old Canadian Ella Jansen Cements Status as Rising Star at Future College Home

Ella Jansen gave the University of Tennessee a taste of what’s coming to campus in the fall of 2024 while competing at the Pro Swim Series this week. 

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Hunter Armstrong Clocks Second-Fastest 100 Back Time Ever in January

Hunter Armstrong’s winning time of 52.68 in the 100 backstroke finals on Friday night at the Pro Swim Series was the second-fastest ever in January. 

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After Breaking World Records, Keaton Jones Says He ‘Might Be An Ice Swimming Convert’

Jones, an 18-year-old Cal commit, became the first American to break an ice swimming world record at the 5th Ice Swimming Championships this week in France. 

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Regan Smith Says Scratches Due to “Stomach Bug/Food Poisoning”

Regan Smith says she’s dealing with “a stomach bug/food poisoning” that kept her out of two A-finals on Thursday and two prelims races on Friday. 

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Kylie Masse Sets Pro Swim Series Record with 27.38 50 Back in Knoxville

26-year-old Canadian Kylie Masse won the women’s 50-meter backstroke in 27.38, taking down Olivia Smoliga’s previous Pro Swim record of 27.43 from 2018.

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