Articles by Sophie Kaufman

2024 SEC Championships: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

Josh Liendo popped 43.89 in prelims of the 100 fly this morning, breaking the SEC meet record and positioning himself as the favorite for the final.

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2024 SEC Championships: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

Tennessee’s Jordan Crooks posted an 18.30 in the 50 free prelims, setting himself up well to defend his title on Day 2 of SEC Championships.

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Watch: Jordan Crooks Defends SEC 50 Free Crown With A 17.99 (Day 2 SEC Race Videos)

Jordan Crooks broke 18 seconds in the 50 free for the second time in his career to earn his second straight SEC championship in the event.

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2024 SEC Championships: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

Florida freshman Bella Sims makes her SEC Championship individual event debut on Day 2 of SECs–in the 200 IM, not the 500 freestyle.

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TAC Titans Break Girls’ 13-14 200 and 400 Medley Relay NAG Records At NC Age Groups

Reina Liu, Carolin He, Nicole Nixon, and Sloane Whelehan teamed up to take down both the girls’ 13-14 200 and 400 medley NAGs at NC Age Group Champs.

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Florida & NC State Men Break 200 Medley Relay American Record Within Minutes of Each Other

The first night of swimming at Power 5 championships is off to a hot start: Florida and NC State men both broke the 6 year old 200 medley AR within minutes.

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What Did It Take To Score At The Power 5 Conference Championships In 2023?

Auburn (pictured) plays host to the 2024 SEC Championships, which were the hardest Power 5 conference to score at last season for both men and women.

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2024 Men’s SEC Fan Guide: Gators Set For 12th Straight Title, 4-Team Battle For 2nd Brewing

Florida is the clear favorite for the SEC title. Behind them Auburn, Texas A&M, Tennessee, and Georgia’s battle for 2nd place may come down to last race.

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2024 World Championships: Day 8 Finals Live Recap

World record holder and defending champion Sarah Sjostrom leads the way into women’s 50 freestyle final as the only woman sub-24 seconds in semis (23.90).

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Doha 2024, Euro Recap Day 8: Silver In Men’s Medley Caps Off Historic Worlds for Dutch Team

The Netherlands’ men’s medley relay earned silver in national record time, securing 3rd in the medal table for their highest finish at a World Championships.

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Doha 24, Euro Recap Day7: Sjostrom Proud To “Manage All The Pressure In The World” In 50 FL

“I don’t know why everyone is saying it was easy or that it looked easy,” said Sarah Sjostrom after winning her historic sixth-straight title in the 50 fly.

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2024 World Championships: Day 7 Finals Live Recap

After dominant showings in prelims and semis, all eyes will be on Cameron McEvoy as he aims to defend his world title in the men’s 50 free on Day 7 in Doha.

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Doha 2024, Euro Recap Day 6: Schouten Hits 2:19.81 For 200 Breast Gold, Ranks 9th All-Time

Tes Schouten continues to march up the all-time ranks of the 200 breaststroke, becoming the 10th woman to break 2:20 en route to her first World title.

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Doha 2024, Euro Recap Day 5: Italy On Pace For Their Biggest Medal Haul Since 2001

Simona Quadarella (pictured) earned gold in the women’s 1500 free, contributing Italy’s only gold to their eight total medals through Day 5 in Doha.

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2024 Women’s SEC Fan Guide: Stars, Depth Have Florida Eyeing Back-to-Back Titles

The Florida women have only gotten better since they won their first SEC title since 2009 last season, making them heavy favorites for the 2024 SEC crown.

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