Articles by Sophie Kaufman

Who Got Faster? Improvements at 2022 U.S Trials

Dare Rose had the biggest time drop percentage-wise at U.S International Trials, leading a top twenty list filled with collegiate athletes.

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2022 U.S Trials: Day 5 Finals Preview

It’s the last finals session, and after missing out in the 100 free, Abbey Weitzeil looks to finally punch her ticket to Worlds in the 50 free.

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USA Swimming Coach Jim Puleo Passes Away

Jim Puleo, who coached internationally and at the age group, collegiate and Olympic levels, passed away two weeks ago Friday.

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2022 U.S Trials: Day 5 Prelims Preview

Kate Douglass will take on the tough 200 IM and 50 free double in the short last prelims session of U.S World Trials in Greensboro.

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2022 U.S Trials: Day 4 Finals Preview

Hunter Armstrong, the newly minter World Record holder in the 50 back, and a pack of other stars look to unseat Ryan Murphy in the 100 back.

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2022 U.S Trials: Day 4 Prelims Preview

After setting a new World Record in the 50 back, Hunter Armstrong suddenly looks like the man to beat in the 100 back on Day 4.

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2022 U.S Trials: Finke Scratches 400 Free on Day 4

With a Worlds berth already in the 1500 free and the 800 still to come, Bobby Finke has scratched the 400 free on Day 4 in Greensboro.

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2022 U.S Trials: Day 3 Prelims Preview

Qualified in two events already, Hali Flickinger is one of many athletes hoping to add more swims to their Worlds schedule on Day 3 in Greensboro.

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2022 U.S Trials: L. Smith, Urlando Highlight Day 3 Scratches

After likely qualifying for Worlds in two events, Leah Smith has scratched the 400 IM where she was the #3 seed, for Day 3 prelims.

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2022 U.S. Trials: Day 2 Finals Preview

Having already likely secured a World Championship berth in the 200 fly, Regan Smith comes as the favorite to reclaim her spot atop the heap in the 200 back.

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NCAA President Mark Emmert to Step Down by Mid-2023

Emmert will continue to serve as president of the NCAA until his replacement is found or June 2023, whichever comes sooner.

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2022 U.S World Championship Trials: Day 2 Prelims Preview

The second prelims session in Greensboro will feature Katie Ledecky in the 200 free, along with heats of the 200 breast, 200 back, and 50 fly.

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2022 U.S. Trials: Day 1 Finals Preview

Hali Flickinger is in position to become the first member of the U.S. World Championship team tonight in the final of the women’s 200 butterfly.

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2022 U.S World Championship Trials: Day 1 Prelims Preview

Day 1 of the U.S World Trials in Greensboro is finally here, and the first prelims session will feature Caeleb Dressel in the 100 free.

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2022 U.S. Trials Previews: Ledecky Surrounded By Sandpipers In Women’s 800 Free

With Katie Ledecky the clear number one, Katie Grimes and Bella Sims will be among the names vying for the second spot in the women’s 800 freestyle.

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