Articles by Sophie Kaufman

Where are the Swimmers Representing Team USA At the 2024 Olympics From?

Indiana qualified the most swimmers of any state for Team USA’s 2024 Olympic roster, with six swimmers hailing from the Hoosier State.

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2024 Olympic Games: Official SwimSwam Preview Index

All eyes will be Leon Marchand in front of his home crowd at the 2024 Olympics. Swimming starts July 27th, follow along with our event-by-event previews here

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CAS Releases Operative Award Ruling On Michael Brinegar’s Four Year Doping Suspension

CAS released their operative award in Tokyo Olympian Michael Brinegar’s case, reversing a December 2023 decision that cleared him and banning him 4 years.

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Swimmers And Storylines To Watch At the 2024 U.S. Para Swimming Trials

Jessica Long is aiming to punch her ticket to her sixth Paralympic Games at this week’s U.S. Para Swimming Trials in Minneapolis, MN

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TopTenTweets: Regan Smith Called Her Shot in the 100 Back

The 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials was one of the biggest meets on the calendar this year so it’s no wonder it brought out the best of swimming social media.

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Breaking Down The Fastest Women’s 100 Fly Performances (Data Visualization)

After four new entries to the women’s 100 fly top-8 performances came during 2024 U.S. Trials, we’re breaking down the splits of the fastest swims in history.

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials: Day 9 Finals Live Recap

Bobby Finke aims to sweep the men’s distance races for the second straight U.S. Olympic Trials by winning in the 1500 free on the last night of the meet.

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A Changing Of The Guard Looms In The Women’s 50 Freestyle (U.S. Trials Day 9 Finals Preview)

Gretchen Walsh and Torri Huske swam big PBs in the women’s 50 freestyle semis, which Abbey Weitzeil and Simone Manuel will aim to respond to in the final.

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials: Day 8 Finals Live Recap

Kate Douglass and Alex Walsh have a clear shot at repeating as the top two finishers in the 200 IM on the penultimate night of finals at 2024 Trials.

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Caeleb Dressel Looking For A Second Individual Event Win On Night 8 of 2024 U.S. Trials

Caeleb Dressel is aiming for a second individual event at Paris 2024. After winning the 50 free, he’ll try to double up tonight with a win in the 100 flyl.

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Michael Brinegar Receives 4 Year Doping Suspension, Causing 1500 Free Scratch At Trials

Michael Brinegar received a four year ban one day before 1500 free prelims at Trials after CAS’s upheld the USADA’s findings of blood doping.

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials: Day 7 Finals Live Recap

Already qualified in the 4×100 free relay, Caeleb Dressel takes on both the 50 freestyle final and 100 fly semi (where he’s top seed) on Night 7 in Indy.

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Chris Guiliano Aims For A Third Individual Event In Paris (U.S. Trials Night 7 Preview)

It’s time for the first splash and dash at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials as the men’s 50 freestyle final kicks off night seven in Lucas Oil stadium.

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials: Day 6 Finals Live Recap

Ryan Murphy looks pick up the win in the 200 back tonight and sweep the backstroke events at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials.

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Kate Douglass Eyes American Record In 200 Breaststroke (U.S. Trials Day 6 Finals Preview)

Kate Douglass was just .36 seconds off her 200 breast AR in prelims and could break it tonight in a loaded final that features Indiana’s Lilly King.

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