Articles by Sophie Kaufman

WATCH: Daniel Wiffen Breaks Down His 800 Free SCM European Record

In a new video on Wiffen Twins, the YouTube channel he shares with his brother Nathan, 21-year-old Daniel Wiffen broke down his record-breaking swim.

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2022 Swammy Awards: U.S. Male Swimmer of the Year – Nic Fink

Boosted by his dominant World Cup performance, Nic Fink earns the first U.S. Male Swimmer of the Year SWAMMY Award of his career.

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Daiya Seto Becomes First Person to Six-Peat at Worlds With Gold In the 400 IM

Seto clocked 3:55.75 to win his sixth SC 400 IM gold, becoming the first swimmer to six-peat in an event at either short course or long course Worlds.

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Crooks: “It Means A Lot to See This Come to Light” (Day 5 Flash Quotes)

Jordan Crooks made history with his win in the men’s 50 freestyle, becoming in the first swimmer from the Cayman Islands to win a Worlds medal.

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What Happened In The Men’s 50 Backstroke Final?

Chaos ensued in the men’s 50 back final due to a system error, with Ryan Murphy walking away with gold despite Isaac Cooper beating him head-to-head earlier.

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Chad Le Clos: “I’ve Waited So Long For This Moment” (Day 3 Flash Quotes)

After winning the men’s 200 butterfly gold in a lifetime best and championship record time, an emotional Chad Le Clos spoke about what the win means to him.

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2022 Short Course Worlds Champs: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

After tying for 50 fly gold on Day 2, world record holder Maggie Macneil begins her defense of her 50 back title on Day 3 of SC Worlds.

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The Week That Was In College Swimming (Week 9)

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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2022 Short Course Worlds: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

Long-course world record holder David Popovici makes his 2022 SC Worlds debut on Day 2 of the meet in the heats of the men’s 100 freestyle.

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2022 Short Course Worlds: Breaking Down Highs and Lows of the 200 IM Prelims Splits

Kate Douglass and Alex Walsh are seeded 1-2 heading into the women’s 200 IM finals. How do their splits stack up against the rest of the field?

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2022 Short Course Worlds: Day 1 Prelims Live Recap

Day 1 of 2022 Short Course Worlds kicks off with heats of the women’s 400 free, as well as the 100 back, 50 fly, 200 IM, 400 free relay, and men’s 1500 free.

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2022 Short Course Worlds Picks and Previews: Mixed Relays

After not sending a team to 2021 Worlds, the Australian mixed relays are set to shake up the medal podium in both the mixed freestyle and medley relays.

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2022 Short Course Champs Picks and Previews: Men’s Medley Relays

After dethroning the Americans in the 4×100 medley relay for a World title in Budapest, can the Italians do the same in Melbourne?

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Sara Wolf Completes First Known North-South Swim of Mobile Bay

Earlier this month, former collegiate diver Sara Wolf completed the first known north-south open water swim of Mobile Bay in Alabama.

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2022 Short Course Worlds Picks and Previews: Men’s Breaststroke

After going 9-for-9 in the 50/100/200 breaststroke during the 2022 World Cup, Nic Fink heads into Melbourne as the favorite in all three races.

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