Articles by Robert Gibbs

Freshmen Shine as Virginia Sweeps Navy

Sophomore Kate Douglass led the Cavaliers with three individual wins, but UVA also had three freshmen take two events each.

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Richmond Takes All Events Against Northeastern in Virtual Meet

The Richmond Spiders touched first in all 14 events as the two squads competed against each other from their respective pools.

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Ryan Lochte Planning on Grueling Five Event Schedule for 2021 Olympic Trials

In four previous Trials, Lochte has never swam less than five events, and he competed in six events in both 2004 and 2008.

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With No Intercollegiate Meets, Villanova Kicks off Caritas Cup Race Series

The series draws its name from Villanvoa’s Caritas Commitment to help mitigate the spread of Covid, the series will take place over four weekends.

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Douglass’s 52.81 in the 100 IM Highlights UVA Intrasquad

UVA continues to get some speedy intrasquad racing in before the Cavaliers embark on some away meets in the weeks to come.

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NCAA Docs Show Greensboro As New Host of 2021 Men’s D1 Championships

The Greensboro Aquatic Center is now slated to host the men’s Division I NCAA Championships for the first time ever this upcoming March.

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Texas Freshman David Johnston Breaks NAG in 1000 Going out for 1,650 (W/ Video)

Texas freshman David Johnston clipped the 17-18 National Age Group record in the 1000 free today at the Texas First Chance Invite today in Austin.

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Texas First Chance Invitational: Day Two Live Recap

Day 2 of the 2020 Texas First Chance Invite should feature plenty more fast swimming, including some attempts at national age group records.

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Shaine Casas Explodes in 200 Back for 1:36.54, Shoots up to #4 All-Time (Video)

Shaine Casas jumped ahead of Ryan Lochte to move from #5 to #4 all-time in the 200 back with his 1:36.54 today in Austin.

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Texas First Chance Invitational: Day One Live Recap

Shaine Casas set the tone with a blistering 44.40 in the 100 back, Drew Kibler dropped a 4:08 in the 500 free, and Carson Foster went 3:35 in the 400 IM.

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Carson Foster Obliterates 400 IM 17-18 NAG, Moves to #2 All-Time, With 3:35.27

18 year-old Texas freshman Carson Foster is now #2 all-time in the 400 IM, after blasting a 3:35.27 tonight in Austin, Texas.

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Watch: Foster’s 3:35, Kibler’s 4:08, Other Videos from Texas First Chance Meet

Shaine Casas, Drew Kibler, and Carson Foster each had swims that ranks them among the top ten performers ever in their respective events.

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Freshman Kara Church Leads Crimson Over Blue in Kansas Intrasquad

The Crimson team emerged victorious by a mere point, 86 to 85, with freshman Kara Church leading the Crimson with two individual victories.

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Video: Beach City Swimming Demonstrates Safe Practice Protocols

From before practice begins to reminders of what to do after getting home, Beach City Swimming’s back-to-practice protocol video covers it all.

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Returning Conference Points: NC State Poised for 7th-Straight ACC Men’s Title

Louisville returns more individual points, but freshmen, transfers, and returning redshirts means that NC State is ready for yet another ACC title.

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