Articles by Sophie Kaufman

2025 U.S. World Trials Previews: Shaine Casas At The Forefront Of An Open 50 Backstroke Race

Shaine Casas is a top contender in a range of events this week at the 2025 U.S. National Championship, including the men’s 50 backstroke.

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2025 U.S. World Trials Previews: The Men’s 50 Breaststroke Field Is Wide Open

The only returning championship finalist from the 2023 U.S. Nationals, Olympian Michael Andrew leads a chaotic 50 breaststroke field in Indianapolis.

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CSCAA and MPSF Set Dates For 2025 Open Water Championships

The 2025 CSCAA Open Water Championships have found a new venue in Sarasota and the third edition of the MPSF Open Water Championships will be in Long Beach.

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CSCAA Updates Proposal For NCAA Championships: No New Events, 9th-16th Scored From Prelims

The CSCAA’s revised proposal tables adding new events to the NCAA Championships and scraps separate ‘B’ final sessions in favor of scoring 9-16 out of prelims

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Enter SwimSwam’s Pick ‘Em Contest For The 2025 U.S. National Championships!

The Pick’Em contest for the 2025 U.S. National Championships is now live, with the meet getting underway in Indianapolis next week!

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USA Swimming Board of Directors Provide Update On Search For New CEO

There’s no new CEO yet, but the USA Swimming Board of Directors have shared an update on the re-initiated search process for USA Swimming’s top job.

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Swim England Names Andi Manley As Team England’s Head Coach For 2026 Commonwealth Games

Loughborough University’s Andi Manley has been named the Head Coach for Team England at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

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Italy Announces 16-Strong Roster For 2025 U23 European Championships

The Italian Swimming Federation has announced the 16 athletes that will travel to Slovakia for the 2025 U23 European Championships at the end of June.

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USA Swimming Announces Selection Procedures For 2025-26 National Junior Team

The announced selection procedures for the 2025-26 pool swimming National Junior team exclude the 50s of stroke from consideration for the team.

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2025 U.S. World Trials Previews: Gretchen Walsh In Control Of The Women’s 50 Butterfly

Gretchen Walsh is in full control of the women’s 50 butterfly after becoming the second woman to crack 25 seconds with her American record in Ft. Lauderdale.

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2025 U.S. World Trials Previews: Lilly King And The New Wave Of 50 Breaststrokers

Lilly King remains the favorite even as she winds down her decorated career and behind her there’s a fleet of young stars looking to establish themselves.

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Leah Shackley Swims 58.53 100 Backstroke, Now 8th Fastest American Woman All-Time

Leah Shackley swam a lifetime best 58.53 in the 100 backstroke at the Martha McKee Open, becoming the eighth-fastest American woman in event history.

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Watch: Record Breaking Swims And Highlights From Day 2 Of Mare Nostrum – Canet

Daniel Wiffen (pictured) broke Grant Hackett’s Mare Nostrum record in the 1500 freestyle during the final session of the 2025 Mare Nostrum Swim Tour in Canet.

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Gator Pros Tune Up For 2025 U.S. Nationals, Ethan Ekk Keeps Rolling At FAST May Invite

Gator pros like Kieran Smith (pictured) got more racing in before U.S. Nationals, and teen Ethan Ekk kept a stellar spring rolling with more personal bests.

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Shin Ohashi Improves Standing As Fastest 16-Year-Old 200 Breaststroker With 2:08.89

Shin Ohashi won the 200 breaststroke in Canet with a 2:08.89, lowering his own mark as the fastest 16-year-old in the event from 2:09.04.

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