Articles by Sophie Kaufman

2024 Mare Nostrum Barcelona: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

Benedetta Pilato took down the 50 breaststroke Barcelona meet record in prelims with a 29.89 and will look to lower the mark again during Day 2 finals.

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Frank Busch Wants To Help Make Your Club Meets Shorter And More Fun

Through his partnership with ASCA, former U.S. National Team Director Frank Busch is helping clubs reimagine how swim meets are run.

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NCAA Swimmers Post Flood Of New Olympic Trials Cuts As End of Qualification Period Nears

With the qualification window closing on May 30, swimmers have been busy the last six weeks trying to make U.S Olympic Trials or improve their season bests.

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Will Youth or Experience Prevail in the Men’s 200 Breast?

Matt Fallon leads a 200 breast field full of swimmers hoping to qualify for their first Olympics, while veteran Nic Fink aims to reclaim his spot in the event

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Bobby Finke In Control of 1500 Freestyle, 2nd Up for Grabs

With Tokyo Olympic champion Bobby Finke showing no signs of slowing down, the men’s 1500 freestyle race in Indianapolis seems like it’s for 2nd place.

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Josh Liendo Lowers His Own 50 Freestyle Canadian Record to 21.48, 4th in World This Season

Josh Liendo dominated the men’s 50 freestyle at Canadian Trials, breaking his own Canadian record with a 21.48 to add another event for Paris.

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Finlay Knox Swims 200 IM Canadian Record To Book First Individual Paris Qualification

Finlay Knox smashed his own 200 IM Canadian record from earlier this year with a 1:56.07, earning his first individual qualification for the Paris Olympics.

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2024 Canadian Olympic & Paralympic Trials: Day 6 Finals Live Recap

Josh Liendo is within striking distance of his own 50 freestyle Canadian record after posting a 21.72 to lead the way on Day 6 of the 2024 Canadian Trials.

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2024 Canadian Olympic & Paralympic Trials: Day 6 Prelims Live Recap

Reigning 200 IM world champion Finlay Knox takes on his signature event on Day 6 at the 2024 Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Trials.

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2024 Speedo Atlanta Classic: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

Emma Weyant dominated the women’s 400 IM prelims at the 2024 Speedo Atlanta Classic, setting her up to take the win during the third finals session.

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2024 Speedo Atlanta Classic: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

After being outside smoke at the last two Pro Series, Caeleb Dressel will be in lane 4 for the 100 free at the Atlanta Classic after posting 48.69 in prelims.

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WATCH: Jankovics & Tierney Qualify For Their First Olympics (Day 2 CAN Trials Race Videos)

Multiple swimmers qualified for their first Olympic Games on night 2 of Canadian Trials, including Tristan Jankovics (400 IM) and Blake Tierney (100 back).

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Kylie Masse Qualifies For Paris With Her Fastest 100 Back Since Tokyo (Day 3 Qualifiers)

Kylie Masse ripped 57.94 in the 100 backstroke, qualifying for her third Olympics and reasserting herself as a podium threat after a challenging 2023 season.

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2024 Canadian Olympic & Paralympic Trials: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

Kylie Masse posted her fastest 100 back since 2021 during prelims (58.27) and looks to improve on that swim in finals and qualify for her third Olympics.

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WATCH: McIntosh Swims World-Leading 400 Free To Qualify For 2nd Olympics (Day 1 Race Videos)

Catch up on all the action from the first night of Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Trials, including Summer McIntosh’s world-leading 400 freestyle (3:59.06).

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