Articles by Sophie Kaufman

Ilya Kharun & Mitchell Ledford Climb Boys 17-18 All-Time Rankings, now #4 and #19

Ilya Kharun (pictured) and Mitchell Ledford swam personal bests in the men’s 100 fly prelims at U.S Nats, rocketing them up the 17-18 boys all-time rankings.

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WATCH: Two Boys Swim-Off 50 Free At Illinois Age Groups…and Tie Again

Luke Vatev (13) and Rohaan Babul (14) tied in the boys’ 50 Free at IL Age Group Championships, then tied again in the swim-off.

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Stadden: “It’s Been A Really Long Time Coming” (U.S Nats Day 2 Flash Quotes)

Isabelle Stadden reflected on her national title race along with the other event winners on Day 2 of the U.S National Championships.

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2022 US National Championships: Swims You Might Have Missed on Day 2

For the first time in 3 years, Olivia Bray set a lifetime best in the 200 back on day 2 of U.S Nats–one of several swims on the day you may have missed.

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Ledecky Posts 1:54.50 200 Free to Win Nationals, Would’ve Won Gold at Worlds

Katie Ledecky won the 200 free national title comfortably in 1:54.50, a time which would’ve earned her gold at World Championships.

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Nick Mahabir Sets Singapore NAG in 200 Breast in 2:12.07

Nick Mahabir won the “C” Final of the 200 breast at U.S. Nationals, setting a new Singapore National Age Group Record for Boys U17.

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13-Year-Old Brayden Capen Posts 3 Nation Leading Times at IL Age Group Champs

Academy Bullets’ Brayden Capen swam three nation-leading times for his age group at IL Age Groups in the 200 IM, 400 IM, and 800 FR.

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Top 5 Storylines of the 2022 US National Championships – Men’s Edition

Shaine Casas comes into U.S Nationals after posting some blistering times at Austin Sectionals, making him one of the most interesting storylines to follow.

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Years-Long Defamation Case Settled in Landmark Decision for Youth Sports

The defamation lawsuit’s settlement is upheld by the 2019 MN Supreme Court ruling that coaches are not public figures under the First Amendment.

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2022 Arab Championships Recap: At Least 17 National Records Fall In 5 Days

At the 2022 Arab Championships, swimmers set new Algerian, Sudanese, Jordanian, Qatari, and Kuwaiti records as Egypt and Algeria dominated the medal table.

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2022 Commonwealth Games Previews: Can Anyone Upset Masse & McKeown in Women’s BK?

At Comm Games, Kylie Masse and Kaylee McKeown will battle for the top two spots of the 50/100/200 back. Will anyone be able to breakup the superstar duo?

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Leon Marchand Sets 4th French Record This Summer with 2:08.76 200 Breast

At the Spanish Summer Open Championships, Frenchman Leon Marchand swam 2:08.76 to set a new national record in the 200 breast.

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Katie Ledecky Enters 100/200/800 Free, 400 IM at U.S. Nationals

After teasing “fun events,” Katie Ledecky is entering the 100 free and 400 IM at U.S. Nationals along with her typical 200 and 800 free.

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All-In for Commonwealth Games, Matt Sates Enters Six Individual Events

South Africa’s Matt Sates will only have one session off at the Commonwealth Games, as he’s entered in six individual events and four relays.

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Duncan Scott Loads Up With Jam-Packed Commonwealth Games Schedule

Coming off a COVID diagnosis that forced his withdrawal from Worlds, Scott is entered in nine events at Comm Games: five individuals and four relays.

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