Articles by Sean Griffin

2024 Australian Open Championships: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

After notching the third-fastest 100 freestyle time in the world so far this season, Mollie O’Callaghan will turn her attention to the 100 backstroke.

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Evgeniia Chikunova Hits World-Leading 1:05.11 In 100 Breast On Day 4 Of Russian Championships

On the fourth day of the 2024 Russian Swimming Championships, 19-year-old Evgeniia Chikunova clocked a world-leading 1:05.11 in the 100 breaststroke.

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Meg Harris Scorches 52.60 Best Time In 100 Freestyle During Australian Open Prelims

During the first preliminary session of the 2024 Australian Open, 22-year-old Meg Harris clocked a best time of 52.60 in the 100 freestyle.

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2024 Australian Open Championships: Day 1 Prelims Live Recap

Record-breaker Kaylee McKeown will target the women’s 200 IM at the Australian Open, where her best time sits just 0.16 outside of the Australian record.

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Andrei Minakov Throws Down 50.86 In 100 Butterfly On Day 3 of Russian Championships

On day three of the 2024 Russian Swimming Championships, Andrei Minakov posted his second-fastest ever 100 butterfly time (50.86) to win gold.

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Andrei Minakov Swims His Fastest 100 Fly (51.04) Since Tokyo On Day 2 Of Russian Championships

The second night of the 2024 Russian Swimming Championships featured many great swims, including Andrei Minakov’s 51.04 in the 100 butterfly.

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Miron Lifintsev Drops 52.34 In 100 Backstroke, Breaks Kliment Kolesnikov’s World Junior Record

Miron Lifintsev posted a new World Junior record in the 100 backstroke (52.34) on night two of the 2024 Russian Swimming Championships.

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Grimes Posts Her Fastest 800 Free Since Tokyo, Murphy Hits 53.17 100 Back At Fran Crippen Meet

On the final night of the 2024 Fran Crippen Swim Meet of Champions, Olympic teammates Katie Grimes and Ryan Murphy posted promising swims.

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18-Year-Old Miron Lifintsev Clocks 52.62 In 100 Back On Day 1 Of 2024 Russian Championships

The first day of the 2024 Russian Championships included the men’s 100 backstroke, where Miron Lifintsev and Kliment Kolesnikov posted sub-53 performances.

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WATCH: Ledecky Swims 8:12.95 In 800 Free, Douglass Sub-2:20 In 200 Breast (Day 4 Race Videos)

Watch the available race videos day 4 of the 2024 San Antonio Pro Swim Series, where Katie Ledecky and Kate Douglass featured.

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Grimes Pops 4:32.45 In 400 IM, Jones Hits 200 BK Best Time On Day 3 Of Fran Crippen Swim Meet

The third night of the 2024 Fran Crippen Swim Meet of Champions showcased finals of the 50 breast, 200 free, 200 back, 50 fly, and 400 IM.

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2024 Pro Swim Series – San Antonio: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

The third day of the 2024 San Antonio Pro Swim Series will feature the 200 freestyle, 200 backstroke, 400 IM, and 100 butterfly.

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Follows Hits National Record 200 Back, Transom 53.94 In 100 Free On Day 4 Of 2024 NZL Trials

During the penultimate night of the 2024 New Zealand Olympic Trials, Kane Follows notched a new national record of 1:57.13 in the 200 backstroke.

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Cameron Gray Breaks New Zealand 100 Freestyle Record (48.26) & Qualifies For Paris Olympics

During the fourth day of the 2024 New Zealand Olympic Trials, 20-year-old Cameron Gray broke his own 100 free national record and qualified for the Olympics.

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2024 Fran Crippen SMOC: Katie Grimes Opens First Night With 15:57.31 In 1500 Freestyle

The 2024 Fran Crippen Swim Meet of Champions (SMOC) kicked off tonight in Mission Viejo with the 1500 freestyle and sprint relays on the schedule.

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