Articles by Sophie Kaufman

2022 FINA World Cup: Toronto – Day 2 Finals Live Recap

After an electric win in the women’s 400 free on night 1, Summer McIntosh takes on a 400 IM/100 Back double on night 2 in Toronto of the FINA World Cup.

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Shaine Casas Wins Toronto 100 IM in 51.03, Now Leads Chase to Swim at SC Worlds

Shaine Casas blazed a 51.03 to win the 100 IM at the Toronto leg of the FINA World Cup, moving into prime position to add the 100 IM to his SC Worlds lineup.

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2022 FINA World Cup – Toronto Day 1: Finals Live Recap

Katie Ledecky faces off with Summer McIntosh and Siobhan Haughey in the 400 free, the anticipated events on night 1 of finals at the Toronto World Cup stop.

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WATCH: Li Bingjie Shatters SCM 400 Free World Record in 3:51.30 (Full Race Video)

Watch the full race video of Li Bingjie’s world record in the SCM 400 freestyle, where she ripped a 3:51.30 to shatter the previous mark.

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Five Storylines To Watch At the Second FINA World Cup Stop in Toronto

Katie Ledecky will swim her first SCM race since 2019 at the second World Cup stop, one of the biggest storylines ahead of a busy weekend in Toronto.

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The Week That Was In College Swimming (Week 3)

Welcome to The Week That Was In College Swimming, where every week we’ll take a look at some of the highlights from around the NCAA.

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Newcomers Impress as Arizona State Splits Dual vs. Wisconsin

The #5 Sun Devil men dominated in their dual meet win against Wisconsin, while the #14 Badger women did the same in their victory over the ASU women.

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Summer Juniors Qualifier Jarrett Payne (2024) Hands Verbal to Alabama

Summer Junior Nationals qualifier Jarrett Payne, class of 2024, has announced his verbal commitment to swim for the University of Alabama.

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Ceccon and Acevedo Hit SCM 100 BK Records En Route to Word Cup Medals

Thomas Ceccon (pictured, 49.62) and Javier Acevedo (50.16) both broke national records as they medalled in the 100 back at the FINA World Cup.

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WATCH: Ruta Meilutyte Shatters SCM 50 BR European Record with 28.60, .04 off WR

Continuing her comeback to the sport, Ruta Meilutyte smashed the SCM 50 breast European record with a 28.60 to win at the Berlin leg of the FINA World Cup.

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Nyls Korstanje Rips 44.95 100 Fly as NC State Sweeps Kentucky

NC State’s Nyls Korstanje blazed a 44.95 100 fly as the #5/#4 Wolfpack swept the #12/unranked Kentucky Wildcats in their home opener.

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Five Pool Records Fall as UNC Sweeps UNCW

Grace Countie accounted for two of the Tar Heels’ five pool records as UNC’s #15 women and #25 men swept the UNCW Seahawks.

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Charlotte Bonnet Breaks SCM 100 Breast French Record With 1:05.29

Olympic medalist Charlotte Bonnet hit a 1:05.29 SCM 100 breast at the FINA World Cup, breaking the 14-year-old French record in the event.

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Dylan Carter, Javier Acevedo Hit SCM 50 Back National Records in Berlin

Dylan Carter (pictured) and Javier Acevedo both reset their own national records in the men’s 50 back to earn medals at the Berlin leg of the FINA World Cup.

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The Week That Was In College Swimming (Week 2)

Welcome to The Week That Was In College Swimming, where every week we’ll take a look at some of the highlights from around the NCAA in all three divisions.

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