Articles by Sophie Kaufman

Sam Kendricks Named as a CSCAA Richard E. Steadman Award Winner

The CSCAA has announced that Sam Kendricks, the most recognizable voice in U.S Swimming, will receive the Richard E. Steadman Award.

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Who Got Faster? Improvements at 2022 U.S Trials

Dare Rose had the biggest time drop percentage-wise at U.S International Trials, leading a top twenty list filled with collegiate athletes.

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2022 U.S Trials: Day 5 Finals Preview

It’s the last finals session, and after missing out in the 100 free, Abbey Weitzeil looks to finally punch her ticket to Worlds in the 50 free.

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USA Swimming Coach Jim Puleo Passes Away

Jim Puleo, who coached internationally and at the age group, collegiate and Olympic levels, passed away two weeks ago Friday.

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2022 U.S Trials: Day 5 Prelims Preview

Kate Douglass will take on the tough 200 IM and 50 free double in the short last prelims session of U.S World Trials in Greensboro.

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2022 U.S Trials: Day 4 Finals Preview

Hunter Armstrong, the newly minter World Record holder in the 50 back, and a pack of other stars look to unseat Ryan Murphy in the 100 back.

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2022 U.S Trials: Day 4 Prelims Preview

After setting a new World Record in the 50 back, Hunter Armstrong suddenly looks like the man to beat in the 100 back on Day 4.

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2022 U.S Trials: Finke Scratches 400 Free on Day 4

With a Worlds berth already in the 1500 free and the 800 still to come, Bobby Finke has scratched the 400 free on Day 4 in Greensboro.

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2022 U.S Trials: Day 3 Prelims Preview

Qualified in two events already, Hali Flickinger is one of many athletes hoping to add more swims to their Worlds schedule on Day 3 in Greensboro.

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2022 U.S Trials: L. Smith, Urlando Highlight Day 3 Scratches

After likely qualifying for Worlds in two events, Leah Smith has scratched the 400 IM where she was the #3 seed, for Day 3 prelims.

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2022 U.S. Trials: Day 2 Finals Preview

Having already likely secured a World Championship berth in the 200 fly, Regan Smith comes as the favorite to reclaim her spot atop the heap in the 200 back.

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NCAA President Mark Emmert to Step Down by Mid-2023

Emmert will continue to serve as president of the NCAA until his replacement is found or June 2023, whichever comes sooner.

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2022 U.S World Championship Trials: Day 2 Prelims Preview

The second prelims session in Greensboro will feature Katie Ledecky in the 200 free, along with heats of the 200 breast, 200 back, and 50 fly.

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2022 U.S. Trials: Day 1 Finals Preview

Hali Flickinger is in position to become the first member of the U.S. World Championship team tonight in the final of the women’s 200 butterfly.

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2022 U.S World Championship Trials: Day 1 Prelims Preview

Day 1 of the U.S World Trials in Greensboro is finally here, and the first prelims session will feature Caeleb Dressel in the 100 free.

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