Articles by Sophie Kaufman

2022 U.S. Trials Previews: Ledecky Surrounded By Sandpipers In Women’s 800 Free

With Katie Ledecky the clear number one, Katie Grimes and Bella Sims will be among the names vying for the second spot in the women’s 800 freestyle.

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2022 U.S. Trials Previews: Murphy’s Law In Men’s 200 Back

Ryan Murphy is not only the undisputed favorite in the men’s 200 backstroke at the U.S. World Trials, but is probably the top pick for gold in Budapest.

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2022 U.S. World Trials Previews: Andrew, Fink Lead Men’s 50 & 100 Breast

Michael Andrew is the man to beat in the sprint breaststroke events this year, with Nic Fink hot on his heels.

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Ukrainian Para Swimmers Stranded in Turkey

What seven Ukrainian swimmers and their three coaches thought was a two week training trip has turned into a two month ordeal.

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2022 U.S. Trials Previews: After Dressel, Relay Battle Heats Up In Men’s 100 FR

No one is expected to touch Caeleb Dressel in the men’s 100 free, as the 25-year-old comes in as the reigning Olympic and two-time world champion.

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Brazil Reveals 30-Strong World Championship Roster

Fourteen Tokyo Olympians, including Bruno Fratus, were selected for Brazil’s thirty-strong World Championship contingent.

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2022 U.S. Trials Previews: Men’s 50 & 100 Back As Crowded As Ever

Ryan Murphy has long been the backstroking standard in the U.S., but he’ll need to be at his best to fend off the talented crop behind him.

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2022 U.S. Trials Previews: A Wide Open Field in the Men’s 200 Fly

The 200 fly is is a wide open event where there’s a mix of experience and those looking to make their first international team.

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2022 U.S Trials Previews: Flickinger and Smith Lead 200 Fly

Regan Smith and Hali Flickinger, the Tokyo Olympic silver and bronze medalists, lead the field looking to make the 2022 Worlds team in the 200 fly.

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Australian Paralympic Champion Tiffany Thomas Kane Retires

Thomas Kane, a two-time Paralympian, six time Paralympic medalist, and world record holder, announced her retirement this week at 20 years old.

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1976 Swimming Olympic Gold Medal Sells for $18,000

Over 500 Olympic memorabilia items including torches, medals, and badges were part of an auction that ended last weekend.

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Vienna, Austria Launches City-Wide Swim Lessons for Children

Vienna, Austria launches “Vienna Swims!”, a city-wide summer program that will provide swimming lessons to school-age children.

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NCAA Division I Schools To Start Paying Athletes for Academic Performance

University of Nebraska, University of Minnesota, and WVU all announced plans to start paying their athletes for academic performance next school year.

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Paris 2024 Unveils New Nine Day Format For Swimming

The newly released competition schedule reveals a new nine-day format for swimming, opening the door for changes to the event schedule.

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What’s Next for Belarusian Swimming

Ella Seltiskaya, Chairwoman of the Belarusian Swimming Federation, shared the organization’s plan for the summer now that they’re banned World Championships.

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