Articles by Riley Overend

Multiple Accusers Seeking Legal Redress Against Griswold, U.S. Paralympic Swimming

Mulitple accusers are seeking legal redress against two-time Paralympic gold medalist Robert Griswold as well as U.S. Paralympic Swimming for negligence.

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Dylan Carter Rips 20.77 50 Free, Rewrites T&T National Record from 2012

Dylan Carter broke a 10-year-old Trinidad & Tobago national record with a 20.77 in the 50 freestyle on Friday en route to his first World Cup series victory.

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Jr. Pan Pacs Gold Medalist Maggie Wanezek, #5 Junior Recruit, Commits to Wisconsin

Wisconsin native Maggie Wanezek announced her commitment Thursday to continue her swimming career in-state at the University of Wisconsin. 

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Paralympic Champion Robert Griswold Accused of Sexually Assaulting Teammate with Intellectual Disability

Paralympian Robert Griswold has been accused of sexually assaulting at least one member of the U.S. National Team, a swimmer with intellectual impairment.

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Former Pac-12 Champion Cameron Craig Makes Return to Swimming at Drury University

“It’s my last year of eligibility for the NCAA so I’m hoping to just do it right,” former ASU and OSU swimmer Cameron Craig said. “I owe it to myself.”

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Sarah Sjostrom Taking Rest of Year Off to Focus on 2023 Worlds, 2024 Olympics

“I need an autumn with some peace and quiet before the World Championships and the Olympics,” four-time Olympian Sarah Sjostrom told Swedish media. 

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5-Time All-American Anna-Julia Kutsch Retires Before Senior Season at Tennessee

Five-time All American Anna-Julia Kutsch has retired from competitive swimming ahead of her senior year at the University of Tennessee. 

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David Berkoff Returning to Coaching With Team Eugene Aquatics

After a four-year break from the pool deck, David Berkoff is stepping away from his law practice to return to coaching at Team Eugene Aquatics next month. 

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Weinstein, Kharun Lower Best Times at Sandpipers Pumpkin Invite

Claire Weinstein finished second behind Katie Grimes in the 1000 free with a 9:32.23, taking nearly five seconds off her previous best from last December.

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Host Mexico Earns Most Gold Medals at Final Para World Series Stop in Tijuana

Host country Mexico won the most gold medals at the last stop of the Para Swimming World Series last weekend in Tijuana. 

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Bradley Vincent Suspended 3 Years for ‘Disrespectful Words,’ Missing CG Ceremony

Mauritian swimmer Bradley Vincent was suspended three years by the Mauritius Olympic Committee for “gross misconduct” stemming from the Commonwealth Games. 

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Carmel’s Gregg Enoch, No. 18 Class of 2024 Recruit, Commits to Louisville

Gregg Enoch, the No. 18 recruit in SwimSwam’s class of 2024 rankings, announced his commitment to the University of Louisville on Thursday. 

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Natalie Coughlin Elected to Second Term on USA Swimming’s Board of Directors

Three-time Olympian Natalie Coughlin is one of five 10-Year Athletes on the board of 15 members, having served in that role since 2018. 

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Jovan Lekic, Briefly a European Junior Champion, Commits to LSU

Bosnia and Herzegovina swimmer Jovan Lekic has announced his verbal commitment to join coach Rick Bishop’s up-and-coming crew at LSU next fall.

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Michael Phelps to Serve as Honorary Captain for Michigan Football vs. Penn State

Michael Phelps didn’t swim for the Wolverines while studying and training in Ann Arbor, but he did serve as a volunteer assistant coach. 

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