Articles by Sophie Kaufman

Camden Taylor (2023) Announces Commitment to University of Texas

Camden Taylor has committed to the University of Texas, giving the Longhorns their eighth commitment for the class of 2027.

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Leon Marchand Breaks 400 IM Pro Swim Record With World-Leading 4:07.80

Leon Marchand kept up his winning ways in Westmont, winning the 400 IM in 4:07.80, a Pro Swim Series Record and the #1 time in the world so far this year.

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2023 Westmont Pro Swim Series — Day 2 Finals Live Recap

We’ll see Leon Marchand take on a long-course 400 IM on Day 2 Finals in Westmont, along with finals of the 200 free, 100 breast, 50 back, and 100 fly.

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Four Storylines To Watch At The 2023 Pro Swim Series – Westmont

A healthy mix of pros, NCAA stars, and juniors head to Westmont for the next stop of the Pro Swim Series. Here are some key storylines to follow at the meet.

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Matt Richards Breaks 22 For First Time in 50 Free; Lowers Own Welsh Record to 21.98

At the 2023 British Championships, Matt Richards finished 3rd in the 50 free with a 21.98, resetting his own Welsh Record and going sub-22 for the first time.

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From Zero Points to a Top-10 Finish: Inside the Auburn Rebuild

The Auburn men finished 10th at the 2023 NCAA Championships, which was the storied program’s first top 10 finish since 2016.

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2023 Division I Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

It’s the final night of 2023 D1 men’s NCAAs, where Destin Lasco hunts to repeat as the 200 backstroke champion and break the NCAA record.

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2023 Division I Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

How low can he go? Out under his 400 IM record pace at the halfway mark in prelims, Léon Marchand aims to break the NCAA record for the third time this season

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Ruard Van Renen Earns Salukis’ First Points Since 1995 (Day 3 Swims You May Have Missed)

Ruard Van Renen won the 100 back ‘B’ final, earning the Salukis’ first NCAA points since 1995 and highlighting the swims you may have missed on Day 3 of NCAAs

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2023 Division I Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

Just one-hundredth separates Destin Lasco and Leon Marchand after prelims of the 200 IM on Day 2 of the 2023 Men’s NCAA Championships.

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Breaststroker Liam Bell Pops 18.56 50 Freestyle (Day 2 Swims You May Have Missed)

Over the course of day 2 at 2023 Men’s NCAAs, Cal’s Liam Bell dropped .45 seconds in his 50 freestyle which is one of the swims you may have missed.

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2023 Division I Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

Luke Hobson comes in as the 20th seed in the 500 freestyle, but showed that he’s on his ‘A’ game with his 1:29.63 lead-off on Texas’ 800 freestyle relay.

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Alabama’s 200 Medley Relay Reaction Times Add Up To .01

Derek Maas (pictured) had a reaction time of 0.00, helping Alabama’s 200 medley relay to one of the fastest legal total relay reaction times.

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Wisconsin Gets First NCAA Relay Points Since 2017 (Day 1 Swims You Might’ve Missed)

From Wisconsin’s 200 medley relay to Van Mathias’ sizzling 50 breast split, there was plenty of action you may have missed behind the records on NCAAs Day 1.

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Data Visualization Maps Out The Tight Race for a Top 5 Finish At 2023 Men’s NCAAs

Cal is projected to win their second straight NCAA team title based on their seeds–but that doesn’t include any diving points.

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