Articles by Sophie Kaufman

2022-2023 NCAA Men’s Power Rankings: New Year’s Edition

Jordan Crooks and Gui Caribe’s sensational performances at midseason invites have launched Tennessee into the top 10 for the first time this season.

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The Week That Was in College Swimming (Week 10) – Wild Predictions

This week, we’re taking a look at the NCAA related wild 2023 predictions, as well as the races that we’re most excited for at 2023 NCAAs.

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2022 SWAMMY Awards: SwimSwam’s Top 10 Most-Listened To Podcasts of the Year

David Popovici (above) discussing his 100 freestyle world record checks in as #2 on our list of Top 10 Podcast episodes.

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2022 SWAMMY Awards: SwimSwam’s Top 10 YouTube Videos of the Year

In a year filled with interviews and pancakes, relive SwimSwam’s top 10 YouTube videos of the year, two of which include teenage star Thomas Heilman (above).

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Daniel Garcia Rips 3rd Fastest 100 Breast in Division 2 History – 51.93

Findlay University’s Daniel Garcia set five school records at the Calvin Winter Invite, highlighted by his 51.93 100 breast, the 3rd fastest in D2 history.

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2022 Swammy Awards: European Male Swimmer of the Year – David Popovici

Every time David Popovici dove in the pool, no matter what meet he was at, it felt like something special was about to happen.

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WATCH: Daniel Wiffen Breaks Down His 800 Free SCM European Record

In a new video on Wiffen Twins, the YouTube channel he shares with his brother Nathan, 21-year-old Daniel Wiffen broke down his record-breaking swim.

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2022 Swammy Awards: U.S. Male Swimmer of the Year – Nic Fink

Boosted by his dominant World Cup performance, Nic Fink earns the first U.S. Male Swimmer of the Year SWAMMY Award of his career.

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Daiya Seto Becomes First Person to Six-Peat at Worlds With Gold In the 400 IM

Seto clocked 3:55.75 to win his sixth SC 400 IM gold, becoming the first swimmer to six-peat in an event at either short course or long course Worlds.

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Crooks: “It Means A Lot to See This Come to Light” (Day 5 Flash Quotes)

Jordan Crooks made history with his win in the men’s 50 freestyle, becoming in the first swimmer from the Cayman Islands to win a Worlds medal.

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What Happened In The Men’s 50 Backstroke Final?

Chaos ensued in the men’s 50 back final due to a system error, with Ryan Murphy walking away with gold despite Isaac Cooper beating him head-to-head earlier.

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Chad Le Clos: “I’ve Waited So Long For This Moment” (Day 3 Flash Quotes)

After winning the men’s 200 butterfly gold in a lifetime best and championship record time, an emotional Chad Le Clos spoke about what the win means to him.

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2022 Short Course Worlds Champs: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

After tying for 50 fly gold on Day 2, world record holder Maggie Macneil begins her defense of her 50 back title on Day 3 of SC Worlds.

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The Week That Was In College Swimming (Week 9)

Welcome to The Week That Was In College Swimming, where every week we’ll take a look at some of the highlights from around the NCAA in all three divisions.

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2022 Short Course Worlds: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

Long-course world record holder David Popovici makes his 2022 SC Worlds debut on Day 2 of the meet in the heats of the men’s 100 freestyle.

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