Articles by Sophie Kaufman

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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2022 U.S. Trials Previews: Murphy’s Law In Men’s 200 Back

Ryan Murphy is not only the undisputed favorite in the men’s 200 backstroke at the U.S. World Trials, but is probably the top pick for gold in Budapest.

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2022 U.S. World Trials Previews: Andrew, Fink Lead Men’s 50 & 100 Breast

Michael Andrew is the man to beat in the sprint breaststroke events this year, with Nic Fink hot on his heels.

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Ukrainian Para Swimmers Stranded in Turkey

What seven Ukrainian swimmers and their three coaches thought was a two week training trip has turned into a two month ordeal.

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2022 U.S. Trials Previews: After Dressel, Relay Battle Heats Up In Men’s 100 FR

No one is expected to touch Caeleb Dressel in the men’s 100 free, as the 25-year-old comes in as the reigning Olympic and two-time world champion.

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Brazil Reveals 30-Strong World Championship Roster

Fourteen Tokyo Olympians, including Bruno Fratus, were selected for Brazil’s thirty-strong World Championship contingent.

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2022 U.S. Trials Previews: Men’s 50 & 100 Back As Crowded As Ever

Ryan Murphy has long been the backstroking standard in the U.S., but he’ll need to be at his best to fend off the talented crop behind him.

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