Articles by Sean Griffin

Iowa State Lands Commitment From Multi-Event Talent Annie Gilligan For Fall 2027

Annie Gilligan, a sprint freestyler and backstroker from Dubuque, Iowa, has committed to swim and study at Iowa State University.

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2025-26 NCAA Women’s Power Rankings: Post-Invites Edition

The Michigan women’s sensational performances at the CSCAA Dual Meet Tournament have launched the team into the number four spot.

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Kentucky Native Lauren Wedeking Sends Verbal Commitment To Akron (2027)

Lauren Wedeking, a versatile middle-distance swimmer, has announced her verbal commitment to the University of Akron.

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Middle-Distance Specialist William Sollie Announces Commitment To Queens’ Class Of 2030

The versatile William Sollie from Decatur, Georgia, has committed to Queens University Charlotte’s class of 2030.

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Distance Freestyler Alexa Simmons Commits To Duke’s Class Of 2030

Alexa Simmons, who represented Peru at the 2025 World Junior Championships, has announced her verbal commitment to Duke.

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WATCH: Luka Mijatovic’s 3:40.96 400 IM & 4:09.34 500 Free From The CA/NV Sectionals

SwimSwam has tracked down race videos of Luka Mijatovic’s 3:40.96 in the 400 IM and 4:09.34 in the 500 free from the CA/NV December Sectionals.

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Butterfly & IM Specialist Dan Ginaitis Commits To WVU For 2026-27

Dan Ginaitis, a butterfly and IM specialist, has announced his commitment to swim for West Virginia University next fall.

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USA Swimming Unveils Updated Quad Plan Leading To LA 2028

USA Swimming has unveiled an updated Quad Plan outlining the schedule of competitions, performance camps, and international meets for the next three years.

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Mijatovic Goes 4:09.34 in 500 Free, 2nd-Fastest 15-16 Time Ever, On Day 3 Of CA/NV Sectionals

Luka Mijatovic wrapped up the 2025 CA/NV Sectionals with the second-fastest time in 15-16 age group history in the 500 free, clocking 4:09.34.

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2025 Swammy Awards: African Male Swimmer of the Year – Ahmed Jaouadi

For the second straight year, Tunisian distance freestyler Ahmed Jaouadi is SwimSwam’s African Male Swimmer of the Year.

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Pavel Samusenko Rips 22.26 50 SCM Back, #3 Performance of All Time

24-year-old Russian Pavel Samusenko posted the third-fastest time in history in the 50 backstroke (22.26) on Saturday night.

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Backstroke Specialist Teagan Denne Announces Commitment To Trinity University’s Class Of 2030

Teagan Denne, a backstroke specialist, has announced her commitment to swim at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, for her collegiate career.

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Butterfly & IM Specialist Anthony Rulkowski Announces Commitment To Georgia Tech For 2026-27

Anthony Rulkowski has announced his commitment to continue his academic and athletic careers at Georgia Tech, beginning in the fall of 2026.

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54.7/2:02.5 Butterfly Specialist Maeve Collins Commits To UCSB’s Class Of 2030

Maeve Collins, a 54.73/2:02.57 butterflier, has announced her intention to swim for the University of California-Santa Barbara.

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Middle-Distance Freestyler Ansley Allen Verbally Commits To UNLV’s Class Of 2030

Ansley Allen, a middle-distance freestyler, has committed to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) for the fall of 2026.

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