Articles by Sophie Kaufman

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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2024 Patriot League Fan Guide: Another Close Battle Between the Navy and Army Men Looms

Even with new scored ‘C’ finals the Navy women are poised to continue their streak. Meanwhile, Army takes another shot at toppling Navy on the men’s side.

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2024 World Championships: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

After picking up 100 breaststroke bronze yesterday, Siobhan Haughey has her sights set on gold in the 200 freestyle on Day 4 in Doha.

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Doha 2024, Euro Recap Day 4: Daniel Wiffen Earns Ireland’s First Worlds Swimming Medal

After two 4th place finishes in Fukuoka, Daniel Wiffen struck gold in the 800 freestyle, winning Ireland’s first non-para swimming medal at a World Champs.

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Doha 2024, Euro Recap Day 3: Gonzalez Wins Spain’s First Worlds Swimming Medal in 7 Years

Hugo Gonzalez is the first Spanish male to medal at the World Championships since 2009, and the first Spanish swimmer to stand on the podium since 2017.

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Doha 2024, Euro Recap Day 2: Diogo Matos Ribeiro Wins Portugal’s First Worlds Gold

Diogo Matos Ribeiro upgraded from 50 butterfly silver in Fukuoka to gold in Doha, becoming Portugal’s first World Champion in the pool.

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“Blacks Can’t Swim” Producer Ed Accura Announces Crowdfunding Campaign For Next Documentary

Ed Accura, producer of “Blacks Can’t Swim”, has launched a crowdfunding campaign for his next documentary called “Changing the Narrative”.

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2024 World Championships: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

2022 world champion Elijah Winnington looks to reclaim the men’s 400 freestyle title on the first night of finals at 2024 Worlds.

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Doha 2024, Euro Recap Day 1: Germany Starts Strong With 2 Medals and 3 National Records

Highlighted by two bronze medals and Angelina Köhler (pictured) breaking her 100 fly national record twice, Germany had a strong first day of 2024 Worlds.

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