Articles by Riley Overend

Ruta Meilutyte Resets 100 Breast U.S. Open Record with Fastest Time Since 2014

Ruta Meilutyte wrapped up her 100 breast Triple Crown with a 1:02.77 on Friday night in Indianapolis, marking her fastest time since 2014. 

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Bella Sims Breaks Two World Junior Records in 12 Minutes at World Cup in Indy

The 17-year-old Sandpipers of Nevada standout broke two world junior records with just one event in between on Friday night in Indianapolis.

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Dylan Carter Makes It 8-for-8 at World Cup with Record-Breaking 50 Back Win

Dylan Carter kept his World Cup hot streak going in Indianapolis, posting a personal-best time of 22.72 in the 50 backstroke to clinch another Triple Crown.

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Texas A&M Women Edge Kentucky in Thrilling SEC Opener

Olivia Theall tallied two individual wins to go along with her effort on the victorious 200 free relay team that clinched Texas A&M’s victory over Kentucky.

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Javier Acevedo Breaks 2 Canadian Records on Opening Night of World Cup in Indy

Javier Acevedo broke two more Canadian records on the opening night of the final World Cup series stop in Indianapolis on Thursday. 

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2022 FINA World Cup – Indianapolis: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

Katie Ledecky and Summer McIntosh are among the big-name swimmers back in action during the first final session of the final World Cup stop in Indianapolis. 

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“Like a Poison in My Veins”: Adam Peaty Motivated by Recent Podium Miss

“Incredibly useful,” Adam Peaty said of his rare 100 breast defeat serving as motivation. “It’s like a poison in my veins.” 

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Marwan Elkamash Makes History as First Egyptian Man to Win Gold Medal at World Cup

Marwan Elkamash made history on Sunday in Toronto by becoming the first Egyptian man ever to win a gold medal on the World Cup series. 

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Limits on Recruiting Visits Could Be Lifted by Next July

The Division I Council will vote in January on a recommendation by the Modernization of Rules Subcommittee that would remove limits on recruiting visits.

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Howard’s Oldest School Record Just Got Broken Twice in Less Than 24 Hours

The oldest swimming record at Howard University just got taken down twice in less than 24 hours by two different freshmen. 

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Maggie MacNeil Resets World Cup, Canadian Marks in 100 Fly Win Over Louise Hansson

Maggie MacNeil lowered the World Cup record in Saturday’s 100 butterfly final, rallying past Louise Hansson in a battle of top-five performers all-time. 

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Summer McIntosh’s Sister, Brooke, Also Had a Big Weekend in Toronto

The McIntosh parents had to choose whether to watch Summer swim the women’s 400 freestyle final or witness Brooke’s senior Grand Prix debut on Friday. 

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Summer McIntosh Rips 4:21.49 400 IM for New World Junior, Canadian Record

The 16-year-old Canadian went more than six seconds faster than her previous-best 4:27.87 from the International Swimming League (ISL) last November.

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Maggie MacNeil Lowers Her Own Canadian Record with 24.75 50 Fly

On Halloween weekend, Maggie MacNeil fittingly sent a bit of a scare into the women’s 50 butterfly world record at the World Cup stop in Toronto.

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With 50 Fly Looming 15 Minutes Later, Maggie MacNeil Scratches 100 Back in Toronto

Maggie MacNeil has scratched the women’s 100 backstroke final, which is scheduled just 15 minutes before the women’s 50 butterfly final on Saturday.

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