Articles by Sophie Kaufman

Kieran Smith Shatters SCM 400 Free U.S Open Record To Win In Indy – 3:35.99

Kieran Smith clocked 3:35.99 to win the 400 freestyle in Indianapolis, shattering the former U.S Open record by 2.85 seconds.

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11 Swimmers Still Hunting For a Triple Crown (and the $10,000 Bonus) In Indy

Beata Nelson is one of three swimmers who has three chances to win a Triple Crown at the final stop of the FINA World Cup in Indianapolis.

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The Week That Was In College Swimming (Week 4)

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.

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Shaine Casas Rips 48.84 SCM 100 Back For New World Cup Record, Now #3 All-Time

Shaine Casas continued his dominance in Toronto, blazing a 48.84 SCM 100 back for his second World Cup record in as many days.

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2022 FINA World Cup: Toronto – Day 3 Finals Live Recap

It’s the final session of the Toronto World Cup stop and we’re back on world record watch, this time with Ruta Meilutyte in the women’s 50 breaststroke.

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A 59 Second Drop? The Progression of the Women’s 1500 Freestyle World Records

Katie Ledecky smashed the SCM 1500 free world record by 9.37 seconds. That’s far from the biggest progression of the event’s world record though.

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2022 FINA World Cup: Toronto – Day 2 Finals Live Recap

After an electric win in the women’s 400 free on night 1, Summer McIntosh takes on a 400 IM/100 Back double on night 2 in Toronto of the FINA World Cup.

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Shaine Casas Wins Toronto 100 IM in 51.03, Now Leads Chase to Swim at SC Worlds

Shaine Casas blazed a 51.03 to win the 100 IM at the Toronto leg of the FINA World Cup, moving into prime position to add the 100 IM to his SC Worlds lineup.

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2022 FINA World Cup – Toronto Day 1: Finals Live Recap

Katie Ledecky faces off with Summer McIntosh and Siobhan Haughey in the 400 free, the anticipated events on night 1 of finals at the Toronto World Cup stop.

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WATCH: Li Bingjie Shatters SCM 400 Free World Record in 3:51.30 (Full Race Video)

Watch the full race video of Li Bingjie’s world record in the SCM 400 freestyle, where she ripped a 3:51.30 to shatter the previous mark.

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Five Storylines To Watch At the Second FINA World Cup Stop in Toronto

Katie Ledecky will swim her first SCM race since 2019 at the second World Cup stop, one of the biggest storylines ahead of a busy weekend in Toronto.

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The Week That Was In College Swimming (Week 3)

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.

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Newcomers Impress as Arizona State Splits Dual vs. Wisconsin

The #5 Sun Devil men dominated in their dual meet win against Wisconsin, while the #14 Badger women did the same in their victory over the ASU women.

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Summer Juniors Qualifier Jarrett Payne (2024) Hands Verbal to Alabama

Summer Junior Nationals qualifier Jarrett Payne, class of 2024, has announced his verbal commitment to swim for the University of Alabama.

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Ceccon and Acevedo Hit SCM 100 BK Records En Route to Word Cup Medals

Thomas Ceccon (pictured, 49.62) and Javier Acevedo (50.16) both broke national records as they medalled in the 100 back at the FINA World Cup.

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