Articles by Sophie Kaufman

99-Year-Old Willard Lamb Sets World Record in 1500 Freestyle at USMS Nationals

At U.S. Masters’ Nationals, Willard Lamb set the first recorded FINA world record in the 1500 free for his age group, clocking 42:27.06.

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Kylie Masse Resets Her Own 50 BK Commonweath Games Record, Winning Gold in 27.31

Canada’s Kylie Masse set her second Commonwealth Games record in two days en route to winning the women’s 50 backstroke in 27.31.

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Duncan Scott Hits 1:56.88 Commonwealth Games Record For 200 IM Gold

On the final day of Commonwealth Games, Duncan Scott clocked 1:56.88, setting a new Games record in the 200 IM and winning gold.

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2022 Commonwealth Games: Day 6 Finals Preview

On the last day of CGs, world record holder Ariarne Titmus goes head-to-head with teen star Summer McIntosh in the 400 freestyle.

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After First 50 Breast CG Gold, What’s Left for Adam Peaty to Accomplish?

Adam Peaty earned gold in the men’s 50 breast for the first time at CGs. With such a successful career, are there any other boxes left for him to tick?

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Emma McKeon Collects Medals #18 and #19 to Become Most Decorated CG Athlete Ever

Emma McKeon earned two medals on Day 5 in Birmingham, becoming the most decorated athlete at the Commonwealth Games in history with 19 medals.

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Kylie Masse Breaks 50 Back Commonwealth Games Record with 27.47 Semifinal Swim

Canada’s Kylie Masse posted the top time in the women’s 50 back semifinal, establishing a new Commonwealth Games record in 27.47.

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2022 Commonwealth Games: Day 5 Finals Preview

Emma McKeon races the 100 free on day 5 in Birmingham, looking for her first CG win in the event and to add another gold to her record-setting tally.

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2022 US Swimming National Championships: Full Results Report

Gretchen Walsh won the women’s high point award at U.S Nationals. Check out the other award winners along with the table of medalists at the meet here.

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WATCH: Commonwealth Games Full Day 3 Finals

Watch all of the action from Day 3 of finals at the Commonwealth Games, including Australia’s world record in the women’s 4×200 free relay.

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Erin Gallagher Lowers Own 50 Fly SA Record, 26.05, Tying for Silver at Comm Games

Erin Gallagher broke her own 50 fly South African record on day 4 of the Commonwealth Games, tying for silver in 26.05.

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Summer McIntosh Blasts New 200 IM World Junior Record, 2:08.70

15-year-old Summer McIntosh swam 2:08.70 to win the women’s 200 IM on day 4 in Birmingham, setting a new world junior record.

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2022 Commonwealth Games: Day 4 Finals Preview

After a statement swim and Games record in the men’s 100 free semis, Kyle Chalmers heads into the 100 free final as the man to beat on Day 4 of Comm Games.

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WATCH: Commonwealth Games Full Day 2 Finals

Catch up on all the highlights from Day 2 finals of the Commonwealth Games, including Lewis Clareburt’s record breaking 400 IM.

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2022 Commonwealth Games: Matt Sates Scratches 100 Fly Semifinals on Day 4

After clocking 54.02 to qualify for the men’s 100 fly semis in 14th, Matt Sates scratched the event of day 4 of the Commonwealth Games.

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