Articles by Sean Griffin

Irvine Novaquatics’ Sahiel Pai Breaks Three 11–12 Breaststroke NAG Records At Grand Challenge

Through the first two days of the NOVA Speedo Grand Challenge, 12-year-old Sahiel Pai has broken three 11–12 boys’ National Age Group breaststroke records.

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Ilya Kharun Clocks 22.97 Swimming Fly In 50 Free Final At Speedo Grand Challenge

Kharun swam a time of 22.97 in the 50 butterfly during a 50 freestyle race at the 2025 NOVA Speedo Grand Challenge, marking an unofficial lifetime best.

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WATCH: World Champion Ahmed Jaouadi’s 400 Free & Other Day One Canet Race Videos

SwimSwam has compiled all of the publicly available race videos from the first day of competition at the 2025 Mare Nostrum Series in Canet.

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Joan Harrison, South Africa’s First Olympic Swimming Champion, Dies At 89

Joan Harrison, South Africa’s first Olympic swimming gold medalist, has died at 89. She won 100 backstroke gold at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics.

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NCAA D2 Champion Rafaela Raurich Given Four-Year Ban After Testing Positive For Six Substances

Rafaela Raurich, a three-time 2024 NCAA Division II champion, was handed a four-year ban after testing positive for six substances at Brazil’s Olympic Trials.

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Speedo Grand Challenge Day 1: Alexy Pops 21.94 50 Free, Lasco Hits 200 Free Best Time

The 2025 NOVA Speedo Grand Challenge kicked off last night in Irvine, and the Cal Bears wasted no time making their presence felt.

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Amid Nationwide Cuts, Pacific Is Reviving Its Diving Programs And Adding Two New Sports

The University of the Pacific, which recently won the men’s MPSF championship, will offer diving programs for both men and women in the upcoming season.

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WATCH: Available Race Videos From The Barcelona Leg Of The 2025 Mare Nostrum Series

SwimSwam has compiled all of the publicly available race videos from the first leg of the 2025 Mare Nostrum Series in Barcelona.

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200 IM World Champion Finlay Knox Dealing With Back Injury, Will Compete At Canadian Trials

2024 200 IM World Champion Finlay Knox announced a back injury on April 29th, and has since shared updates on his recovery journey.

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UVA Commit Jessica Thompson Leads South Africa’s Dominance With Eight Golds At African Juniors

Virginia commit Jessica Thompson led South Africa’s dominance at African Juniors, capturing eight gold medals across individual and relay events.

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WATCH: Available Race Videos From The Monaco Leg Of The 2025 Mare Nostrum Series

SwimSwam has compiled all of the publicly available race videos from the first leg of the 2025 Mare Nostrum Series in Monaco.

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Former Auburn Standout Averee Preble Joins Tigers’ Coaching Staff As Assistant Coach

Averee Preble, a five-time NCAA qualifier and Auburn alumna, returns to the Tigers program as an assistant coach after a successful stint with IUPUI.

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USA Swimming Updates Worlds Selection Criteria to Include Stroke 50s In Priority One

USA Swimming updated their Worlds selection criteria, elevating 50m stroke events to Priority One, alongside all other individual events.

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Kaylee McKeown Announces She Will Drop 200 IM From International Competitions Moving Forward

Kaylee McKeown is waving goodbye to individual medley races at international competitions, to focus on backstroke and enjoy the later stages of her career.

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Stanford Claims Program’s 10th NCAA Women’s Water Polo Championship With Rivalry Win Over USC

Stanford secured its 10th NCAA Women’s Water Polo title — and third in four years — with a decisive win over USC in the championship final.

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