Articles by Sophie Kaufman

2025 U.S. World Trials Previews: Lilly King And The New Wave Of 50 Breaststrokers

Lilly King remains the favorite even as she winds down her decorated career and behind her there’s a fleet of young stars looking to establish themselves.

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Leah Shackley Swims 58.53 100 Backstroke, Now 8th Fastest American Woman All-Time

Leah Shackley swam a lifetime best 58.53 in the 100 backstroke at the Martha McKee Open, becoming the eighth-fastest American woman in event history.

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Watch: Record Breaking Swims And Highlights From Day 2 Of Mare Nostrum – Canet

Daniel Wiffen (pictured) broke Grant Hackett’s Mare Nostrum record in the 1500 freestyle during the final session of the 2025 Mare Nostrum Swim Tour in Canet.

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Gator Pros Tune Up For 2025 U.S. Nationals, Ethan Ekk Keeps Rolling At FAST May Invite

Gator pros like Kieran Smith (pictured) got more racing in before U.S. Nationals, and teen Ethan Ekk kept a stellar spring rolling with more personal bests.

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Shin Ohashi Improves Standing As Fastest 16-Year-Old 200 Breaststroker With 2:08.89

Shin Ohashi won the 200 breaststroke in Canet with a 2:08.89, lowering his own mark as the fastest 16-year-old in the event from 2:09.04.

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Daniel Wiffen Breaks Grant Hackett’s 1500 Freestyle Mare Nostrum Tour Record In 14:54.81

Daniel Wiffen’s 14:54.81 broke Grant Hackett’s 1500 freestyle Mare Nostrum Tour Record from 2007, which was the second-oldest Mare Nostrum record.

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Ilya Shymanovich Swims Canet Meet Record To Cap 50 Breaststroke Sweep At Mare Nostrum

Ilya Shymanovich swam 26.59 to break Adam Peaty’ Canet meet record on the Mare Nostrum Swim Tour, which had stood since 2019.

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Speedo Grand Challenge Day 2: Kharun and Rose Battle In 100 Fly, Both Sub-51 Seconds

This marked Ilya Kharun’s third time breaking 51 seconds in the 100 butterfly this month after doing so at the Fort Lauderdale PSS and Sun Devil Open.

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Rising National Names To Watch For The Rest Of This Olympic Quad — Men’s Edition

See the women’s edition here. The 2025 U.S. Nationals are fast approaching, which means it’s time for the Men’s edition…

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2025 US World Trials Previews: Regan Smith Leads 200 Fly Field As Shackell And Derivaux Charge

American record holder and two-time Olympic medalist Regan Smith leads the 200 fly field ahead of quickly rising teenagers Alex Shackell and Audrey Derivaux

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Haley Bennett-Osborne Named Coach Of Swimming Canada’s High Performance Centre – Quebec

Haley Bennett-Osborned will begin her role as coach at the Quebec High Performance Centre this fall when the Olympic Park Sports Centre reopens.

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Sahiel Pai’s 1:09.76 100 Breaststroke Moves Him To Fourth In American Boys 11-12 Age Group

Sahiel Pai moved up to fourth in the American boys’ 11-12 age group in the 100-meter breaststroke last weekend, swimming a 1:09.76.

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McKenzie Siroky Swims Three New Breaststroke Bests At Tennessee Invitational

McKenzie swam personal bests in the 50/100/200 breaststroke last weekend, moving up to 4th fastest American woman this season in the 50/100 breast.

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2025 U.S. World Trials Previews: Smith and Berkoff Lead The Way Into Women’s 50 Backstroke

Reagan Smith and Katharine Berkoff have established themselves as the frontrunners in the women’s 50 backstroke field for U.S. Nationals.

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European Record Holder Sven Schwarz Highlights Germany’s Roster For U23 European Championships

Newly minted 800 freestyle European record holder Sven Schwarz highlights a German roster of 23 athletes heading to the U23 European Championships in June.

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