Articles by Sophie Kaufman

2022 World Champs Previews: Milak vs The Clock In Men’s 200 Fly

Kristof Milak has long been in a class by himself in the men’s 200 fly, owning eight of the top 10 performances ever produced in a textile suit.

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2022 World Champs Previews: Anyone’s Race In Crowded Men’s 200 Free Field

After a dominant 1-2 finish in the Olympic final last summer, Great Britain’s Tom Duncan and Duncan Scott lead a stacked field in the men’s 200 freestyle.

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Three Swimmers Climb All-Time Age Group Rankings at NBAC’s Spring LC Meet

Spencer Belbot, Daniel Branon, and Jordan Kelly added their names to their age group’s all-time top 100 list in multiple events.

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Former College Swimmer Jonathan Young Places 4th on Survivor

Another reality television personality has claimed to be a former elite-level swimmer. This time, the claims hold a little more water.

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Gabrielle Roncatto Sets New Brazilian Record in 400 Free

Two-time Olympian Gabrielle Roncatto set a new Brazilian record in the 400m free on Day 2 of the Mare Nostrum Tour in Barcelona.

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Maggie MacNeil Returns to Competition at Mare Nostrum

Maggie MacNeil raced for the first time since her elbow injury, placing third in the 100 free on Day 1 of the Barcelona Mare Nostrum stop.

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Tickets for 2022 FINA World Championships On Sale

Tickets are now on sale for all the sports competing at the 2022 FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary next month.

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Save the Date: 2024 Qualification Period, Gap Between Trials and the Olympics

Let’s take a look at how the Trials qualification window, as well as the gap between Trials and the Olympics, compares to previous Olympic cycles.

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Sierra Schmidt Joins New NBC Dance Show

Sierra Schmidt will compete in the inaugural season of NBC’s new competition show “Dancing With Myself” which premieres this month.

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Mabel Zavaros Wins Twice on Day 2 of 2022 Atlanta Classic

On night two of finals at the 2022 Atlanta Classic, Mabel Zavaros took on a tough 200 fly/400 free double and won both events.

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Follow the 2022 U.S Worlds Team on Social Media

Here is a list of each member of the Worlds team’s Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Follow along as they prepare for Budapest.

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Sam Kendricks Named as a CSCAA Richard E. Steadman Award Winner

The CSCAA has announced that Sam Kendricks, the most recognizable voice in U.S Swimming, will receive the Richard E. Steadman Award.

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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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