Articles by Sophie Kaufman

FLIPS: What Do The Results from Asian Games Mean For the Paris 2024 Medal Table?

Halfway through the 2023 Asian Games, swimmers have been dropping times that have major implications for the Paris 2024 medal table–especially for the U.S.

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2023-24 NCAA Recap, Week 1: Will The ASU Men Win NCAAs?

In this first edition of the 2023-24 NCAA weekly recaps, we’re talking about the question on everyone’s minds after this weekend: can the ASU men win NCAAs?

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LIVEBARN Race of the Week: Ilya Kharun Breaks 100 Fly School Record in NCAA Yards Debut

Ilya Kharun took down the 100 fly school record (44.88), one of three big swims at ASU vs. UGA that showcase his value to the Sun Devils early in the season.

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Henderson State’s Armstrong, Taylor Clock 19.5s in 50 Free to Top D2 Season Rankings

Lamar Taylor and Jack Armstrong went 1-2 in the 50 free at 2023 D2 NCAAs, and now in September have already swum times that would’ve qualified for ‘A’ final.

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7 Early NCAA Meets to Put On Your Calendar

The Virginia Cavaliers’ duals against Florida and Texas are two of the early season meets that you won’t want to miss this fall.

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College Swimming Previews: Stacked Freshmen Class Gives #8 Stanford Men Lots of Options

Rex Maurer (pictured) leads a loaded freshmen class that affords the #8 Stanford men plenty of options for how to attack the 2023-24 season.

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2023 World Junior Championships: Day 6 Finals Live Recap

Kicking things off is the boys 100 free final, where American Maximus Williamson comes in as the top seed.

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Has Canada Found Their Female Breaststroker? Alexanne Lepage Breaks Out At World Juniors

Canada’s Alexanne Lepage won the 100 breast at 2023 World Juniors in 1:06.58, faster than any Canadian woman went at senior World Championships in Fukuoka.

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Lorne Wigginton Lowers 400 FR Canadian 15-17 NAG to 3:49.05, Now #3 Canadian All-Time

Lorne Wigginton broke the boys’ 400 free Canadian 15-17 NAG twice in one day, lowering the mark to 3:49.05 and becoming the #3 Canadian all-time.

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U.S. Breaks Boys 4×100 Free Relay World Junior Record (3:15.49), Williamson Splits 47.78

Team USA’s Daniel Diehl, Maximus Williamson, Hudson Williams, and Jason Zhao set a new world junior record of 3:15.49 in the boys 4×100 freestyle relay.

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Faulty Sewer Valve Behind Cancellation of the Paris 2024 Open Water Test Event

An investigation found that a malfunctioning valve upstream was the reason for poor water quality which cancelled the Paris 2024 test event in the Seine.

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Swimming’s TopTenTweets: The Ultimate Punishment for Losing Fantasy Football

In this week’s edition of TopTenTweets, Zach Harting takes the top spot with a truly epic swim he did as a result of losing his fantasy football league.

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2024 College Swimming Previews: #10 Auburn Men Will Rely On Relays To Hold NCAA Position

After their most successful season since 2016, the #10 Auburn men look to keep their momentum rolling this season and hold their NCAA position.

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Leslie Hamilton Becomes First Woman To Complete 37 Mile Swim Around Staten Island

Leslie Hamilton’s 37-mile swim around Staten Island is the first time that swim has been officially observed, and she’s the first woman to achieve the feat.

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