Articles by Sophie Kaufman

A Complete Guide To Watching Every Sport at the World Aquatic Championships (In the U.S)

Keep track of the U.S.’s live coverage schedule for all five sports competing at the 2023 World Aquatic Championships in Fukuoka, Japan.

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Josh Huger Named Cal’s New Associate Head Coach

After spending four years at the University of Tennessee, Josh Huger is heading west to join Cal as their new associate head coach.

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2023 World Champs Previews: The Aussies Look To Take Over the Men’s 400 Freestyle

Elijah Winnington, defending World champion, and Sam Short, Australia’s breakout freestyler, aim to beat a crowded field and land two Aussies on the podium.

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2023 World Champs Previews: Léon Marchand and the Quest for the 400 IM World Record

After rattling one of the oldest world records on the opening night of 2022 Worlds, all eyes will be on Leon Marchand in the 400 IM as he aims for history.

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2023 Worlds Previews: Proud Has Hot Hand In The 50 FR as Resurgent Stars Aim at Medals

After winning gold at last year’s Worlds, Commonwealth Games, and European Championships, Ben Proud comes into 2023 Worlds riding the hot hand.

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Ross Edgley Set for Second Attempt At World’s Longest Continuous Swim

After falling short in 2022, Ross Edgley again takes aim at the world record for longest continuous swim. He’ll make his second attempt this month in Italy.

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WATCH: Smith Swims U.S. Open & Championship Records In The 100 BK (Day 4 Race Videos)

Catch up on the action from Day 4 finals at US Trials, including Regan Smith setting a new 100 BK US Open record and Lilly King sweeping the breast events.

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2023 U.S. Trials: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

Cal’s Ryan Murphy and Destin Lasco look to follow up their sweep of the 200 back with a 1-2 finish in the 100 back on Night 4 of U.S. Trials.

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2023 U.S. Trials: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap

Regan Smith is the big favorite in the women’s 100 backstroke, but there’s a tight race shaping up behind her to make the final, much less the Worlds team.

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2023 U.S. Trials: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

Newly minted American record holder Gretchen Walsh takes on the 100 fly/50 back double on the third night of finals at 2023 U.S. Trials.

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National Champ Matt Fallon Becomes #6 American All-Time In The 200 Breast With 2:07.71

Matt Fallon won the men’s 200 breaststroke in 2:07.71, a new best time that makes him the sixth-fastest American in the history of the event.

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WATCH: Gretchen Walsh Break 50 Fly American Record (2023 U.S. Trials Day 2 Race Videos)

Gretchen Walsh continued to impress on Day 2 of 2023 U.S. Trials, breaking the 50 fly American record and becoming the third fastest performer all-time.

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2023 U.S. Trials: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

Katie Ledecky leads a 200 freestyle field crowded with fast rising teenagers on Day 2 of finals at the 2023 U.S. Trials.

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2023 U.S. Trials: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

After winning the women’s 100 free–her first national title–yesterday, Kate Douglass takes on the 200 breaststroke on Day 2 of U.S. Trials.

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2023 U.S. Trials: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

Abbey Weitzeil (pictured) notched a lifetime best 52.92 in prelims to lead the way into finals in a crowded women’s 100 free field on Day 1 of U.S. Trials.

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