Articles by Riley Overend

Liberty Sweeps Day 2, Extends Lead Over Campbell Entering Final Day of TYR ’85 Invite

Liberty swept all seven events on Saturday to stretch its lead over Campbell heading into the final day of TYR ‘85 Invite in Lynchburg, Virginia. 

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Kansas Holds 9-Point Edge Over Iowa State Entering Final Day of Kansas Classic

After a heartbreaking loss in the first event of the night, Kansas bounced back with a 400 IM win courtesy of sophomore Brigid Gwidt (pictured above).

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Indiana Rallies for Thrilling Relay Wins at Ohio State Invite, But Buckeyes Still Sweep

INdiana sophomore Anna Peplowski racked up three individual wins at the meet (100 back, 200 back, and 200 free) and six total victories including relays.

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Clement Secchi Posts Top 200 Fly Time This Season at Mizzou Invite

Missouri fifth-year Clement Secchi swam the fastest 200-yard butterfly time so far this season with a 1:41.81 at the Mizzou Invitational on Friday. 

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Kaii Winkler Breaks Caeleb Dressel’s 200 FR FHSAA Record, Then Sets 100 FR NAG Mark

In the 100 free final, Kaii Winkler clocked a 42.52 to reset the National Age Group (NAG) record set by Ryan Hoffer in 2014.

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Leon Marchand’s 3:33.65 Makes Him Third-Fastest 400 IMer Ever

ASU sophomore Leon Marchand took down his second pool record in as many nights at the Wolfpack Invite, this time with a new personal best in the 400 IM. 

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2022 NC State/GAC Invite: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

Claire Curzan was the top qualifier in both the 100 fly and 100 back this morning, but she’ll be challenged by Torri Huske and Katherine Berkoff in each.

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Ian Thorpe on FINA’s Transgender Ban: “They’ve Actually Got It Wrong”

Australian swimming legend Ian Thorpe spoke out against FINA’s decision to ban transgender women from elite female competitions in a recent interview. 

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Indiana Dominates Relays, But Ohio State Holds Edge After Day 1 of OSU Invite

Virginia Tech junior Youssef Ramadan (pictured) also stretched his undefeated streak to nine individual finals wins in a row with a 19.19 50 free.

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2022 NC State/GAC Invite: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

The first finals session of the Wolfpack Invite will feature ASU star Leon Marchand (pictured) as well as Stanford Olympians Torri Huske and Claire Curzan.

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Jordan Crooks Blazes Nation-Leading 18.68 50 Free, Just Off Dressel’s Midseason Record

Tennessee sophomore Jordan Crooks reached the wall in 18.68, just .02 seconds behind the fastest mid-season time ever clocked by Caeleb Dressel in 2017.

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U.S. Para Cycling Leaders Temporarily Assisting Para Swimming After Negligence Lawsuit

U.S. Paralympic Cycling leaders are assisting U.S. Para Swimming after a lawsuit filed Friday left the organization reeling from allegations of negligence. 

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New Australian Prime Minister Reneges on 2032 Olympic Infrastructure Deal

Australia’s new prime minister pulled out of a federal pledge to split the cost of 2032 Olympic and Paralympic spending with Queensland last week.

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Olympic Roundup: Paris 2024 Unveils Mascots; Tokyo Bribery Scandal Continues to Grow

One of the two mascot characters, the “Paralympic Phryge,” has a running blade on his right leg, marking the first Olympic mascot with a visible disability.

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After Lawsuit Alleging “Cover-Up,” USOPC Places 2 Staff Members on Administrative Leave

The USOPC said Friday that it placed two staff members on administrative leave and stopped the work of several contractors with U.S. Paralympics Swimming.

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