Articles by Ryan Kirton

Brad Langford Joins South Carolina Swim Club as Head Coach

Langford will now head a club coming off a top-15 finish at Greensboro Futures, with previous coach Nate Murray leaving to continue his education.

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Lauren Lonsdale Smashes Six Western Zone Records at WZAGs

The 13-year-old is already in the National Age-Group top-10, and is threatening to break several NAG records next season.

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Nashville Fire Hits Home of U.S. Olympic Swimmer Claire Donahue White

The fire destroyed the home and belongings of Claire and her husband, Jeremy White, and efforts to help the couple start over have already begun.

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Abbey Weitzeil, Michael Jensen Expecting First Child In February 2026

Weitzeil and her husband, Michael Jensen, are having their first child after their marriage last September, extending Weitzeil’s break from swimming.

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Cullen Cashman Inches Closer to Sub-2:00 in 200 Breaststroke at CRA Invite

His time of 2:00.92 now puts him 6th all-time in the 13-14 age group, and goes along well with his 2:18.24 in the long course event, which he went at Futures.

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Sydney Hardy Sweeps at FLAGS; Tallies Six US Open Cuts in July

The 14-year-old from the Sarasota Sharks made her case for breakout athlete of the summer after back-to-back dominant outings at FLAGS and Futures in Ocala.

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How Canada’s 2026 Commonwealth Games Team Is Shaping Up With McIntosh Opting Out

Kylie Masse is one of the 12 Canadian swimmers in position to be named to the 2026 Commonwealth Games squad.

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Finola Whelehan Cruises to Seven Event Wins at North Carolina Swimming’s Age Group Champs

The 13-year-old phenom out of TAC Titans dominated NCS Age Group Championships in Greensboro, before carrying her momentum to Futures the following week.

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Cavalier Teammates Mintenko, Hartman, and Wilson Shine at Virginia Senior Championship

Imcoming Virginia Cavalier Madi Mintenko made a strong impression in front of her new teammates and coaches at the Virginia Senior Championships.

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Ohio State Commit Ethan Reniewicki Swims 19.26/42.93 Sprint Free Double At SAC SC Qualifier

Ohio State University commit Ethan Reniewicki’s 50 freestyle (19.26) is now in the top-20 all time among 17-18 year-olds.

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All The Links + Swimmers To Watch At All Five Of The Futures Championships This Week

Rising star Rylee Erisman is among the many young stars set to compete at one of the five Futures Championships meets this week.

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Reid Maxwell Breaks Paralympic World Record at Edmonton Keyano International

Canadian Paralympian Reid Maxwell breaks a 4-year-old World Record in the 1500m freestyle at the Edmonton Keyano International.

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