Articles by Sophie Kaufman

WATCH: Ruta Meilutyte Fires Off 29.56 50 Breast For New World Cup Record In Berlin

Ruta Meilutyte clocked 29.56 to establish a new World Cup record in the women’s 50 breaststroke, tying herself for the 10th fastest performance all-time.

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2023 World Cup – Berlin: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

Germany’s Angelina Kohler swam the fastest time of the 100 FL heats, positioning her to upset favorites Zhang Yufei & Torri Huske on the last day in Berlin.

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LIVEBARN Race of the Week: McKeown Wins 100 BK in Berlin, Hits 4th Fastest Back-Half Split

Kaylee McKeown hit 57.95 to break the World Cup 100 back record in Berlin, her second WC record of the meet. Her 2nd 50 split is now the 4th fastest all-time.

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Qin Haiyang Lowers 50 Breast World Cup Record For 2nd Time Today With 26.29

In Berlin, Qin Haiyang lowered the 50 breaststroke World Cup record for the second time today, swimming 26.29 en route to the win.

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2023 World Cup – Berlin: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

Day 2 of finals at the Berlin World Cup gives us a rematch between Sarah Sjostrom and Zhang Yufei (pictured), the Worlds 50 fly gold and silver medalists.

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2023-24 NCAA Recap, Week 2: The Early Returns for Mid-Major & D3 Transfers to Power 5 Teams

2023 D3 Swimmer of the Year Tanner Filion (pictured) transferred to Notre Dame this season and logged a personal best at his first meet of the season.

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LIVEBARN Race of the Week: Flashback To The Inaugural Battle At The Burr

Flashback to the men’s 200 free relay at last year’s inaugural Battle at the Burr as the second edition is set to take place on October 7th.

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Major Women’s DI NCAA Storylines to Watch In The 2023-24 Season

Here are five (plus a couple extra) storylines that you’ll want to keep track of throughout the 2023-24 women’s DI NCAA season.

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LIVEBARN Race of the Week: UNCW Men Claim 200 FR Relay and Meet Against South Carolina

The UNCW men edged out South Carolina in the last event of the meet to claim their first victory over the Gamecocks since 2002.

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LIVEBARN Race of the Week: Siobhan Haughey Hits 52.17, Lowers Own 100 Free Asian Record

Siobhan Haughey won 100 free gold at the Asian Games in 52.17, setting a new Asian record and moving into #7 on the all-time performers list.

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LIVEBARN Race of the Week: Pan Zhanle Torches 46.97, Scares 100 Freestyle World Record

At 2023 Asian Games, Pan Zhanle swam a blistering 46.97 for gold in the 100 free, scaring the WR and becoming the 5th fastest performer all-time.

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TopTenTweets: What’s Your Version of the Roman Empire?

The South Carolina Gamecocks asked the team what their Roman Empire is. Find out our answer and see all the other posts that made this week’s TopTenTweets.

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FLIPS: What Do The Results from Asian Games Mean For the Paris 2024 Medal Table?

Halfway through the 2023 Asian Games, swimmers have been dropping times that have major implications for the Paris 2024 medal table–especially for the U.S.

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2023-24 NCAA Recap, Week 1: Will The ASU Men Win NCAAs?

In this first edition of the 2023-24 NCAA weekly recaps, we’re talking about the question on everyone’s minds after this weekend: can the ASU men win NCAAs?

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LIVEBARN Race of the Week: Ilya Kharun Breaks 100 Fly School Record in NCAA Yards Debut

Ilya Kharun took down the 100 fly school record (44.88), one of three big swims at ASU vs. UGA that showcase his value to the Sun Devils early in the season.

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