Articles by Sophie Kaufman

WATCH: Ruta Meilutyte Shatters SCM 50 BR European Record with 28.60, .04 off WR

Continuing her comeback to the sport, Ruta Meilutyte smashed the SCM 50 breast European record with a 28.60 to win at the Berlin leg of the FINA World Cup.

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Nyls Korstanje Rips 44.95 100 Fly as NC State Sweeps Kentucky

NC State’s Nyls Korstanje blazed a 44.95 100 fly as the #5/#4 Wolfpack swept the #12/unranked Kentucky Wildcats in their home opener.

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Five Pool Records Fall as UNC Sweeps UNCW

Grace Countie accounted for two of the Tar Heels’ five pool records as UNC’s #15 women and #25 men swept the UNCW Seahawks.

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Charlotte Bonnet Breaks SCM 100 Breast French Record With 1:05.29

Olympic medalist Charlotte Bonnet hit a 1:05.29 SCM 100 breast at the FINA World Cup, breaking the 14-year-old French record in the event.

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Dylan Carter, Javier Acevedo Hit SCM 50 Back National Records in Berlin

Dylan Carter (pictured) and Javier Acevedo both reset their own national records in the men’s 50 back to earn medals at the Berlin leg of the FINA World Cup.

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The Week That Was In College Swimming (Week 2)

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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Backstroker Campbell Hall (2023) Sends Verbal Commitment to American University

Campbell Hall, a NEPSAC DIII champion has announced his verbal commitment to American University, arriving on campus for the 2023-2024 season.

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#2 Rex Maurer Extends the Family Legacy, Makes Verbal Commitment to Stanford

#2 recruit Rex Maurer, a 2022 Junior Pan Pac medalist and the last of SwimSwam’s top 20 recruits in the boys’ class of 2023, is headed to Stanford.

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Stanford Goes 32-for-32 in Season-Opening Sweep of Utah

Torri Huske put her versatility on display against Utah, winning the 100 back and 200 breast as Stanford rolled past Utah in their season opener.

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Where In The World Is Coleman Hodges? 5 Years of Practice + Pancakes

It’s been just over five years since we dropped the first Practice + Pancakes video, so we’re taking a trip down memory lane with host Coleman Hodges.

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The Week That Was In College Swimming (Week 1)

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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Maggie MacNeil Downs 2 More School Records as LSU Splits Dual vs. South Carolina

Graduate transfer Maggie MacNeil continued rewriting the LSU school record books in the team’s dual against SEC foes South Carolina.

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WATCH: Maggie MacNeil Becomes First Woman to Break :51 in 100 FL Unsuited–50.84

Maggie MacNeil threw down 50.84 in the 100 fly, breaking LSU’s school record and becoming the first woman in NCAA history to crack 51 seconds unsuited.

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Auburn Women Dominate First Duel With Vanderbilt Since 2014

Five Auburn women cracked 56 in the 100 fly, led by Claudia Thamm in 54.91. Thamm also tied for first in the 50 free (23.13).

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Former Irish Rugby Star Rosie Foley Completes Open Water Triple Crown

Rosie Foley, racing in honor of her late brother, is just the second Irish woman to complete open water swimming’s Triple Crown.

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