Articles by Sophie Kaufman

2025 U.S. World Trials Previews: Finke Leads Men’s 800 Free Ahead Of An Open Race For Second

With Luke Whitlock not attending U.S. Nationals, the race for second in the men’s 800 freestyle behind Bobby Finke is wide open once again.

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Alistair Peng, 14, Wins Two More Events To Close Out TAC Titans Spring Fling

14-year-old Alistair Peng won two more events in lifetime best fashion on Sunday to close out a stellar performance at the 2025 TAC Titans Spring Fling.

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Ilya Kharun Rattles His 50 Butterfly Canadian Record From Two Weeks Ago At Sun Devil OPen

On the last day of the Sun Devil Open, Ilya Kharun came less than a tenth away from the 50 fly Canadian record he swam two weeks ago in Fort Lauderdale.

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Tomas Koski Swims 1:47.22 200 Free; Cadence Vincent Hits 50 Free PB To Wrap Bulldog Grand Slam

Tomas Koski fired off a 1:47.22 200 freestyle as a follow up to his Finnish record in Ft. Lauderdale while Cadence Vincent continues to drop in the sprints.

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Aiden Hayes Makes His Return From Injury At TAC Titans Spring Fling

2023 200-yard butterfly NCAA champion Aiden Hayes sat out the 2024-25 NCAA season as he recovered from a fractured wrist.

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Eiffel Tower Replica From 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Finds Permanent Home

The 66-foot replica of the Eiffel Tower that stood outside of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials has found a permanent home at the International School of Indiana.

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2025 Mare Nostrum – Monaco: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

Maxime Grousset takes on the skins competition on the final day of competition in Monaco on the 2025 Mare Nostrum Swim Tour.

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Olympian Luke Whitlock Announces Commitment To Indiana As He Returns To The NCAA

After spending one semester at Florida before returning to his club team, Olympian Luke Whitlock has announced he will join Indiana beginning in fall 2025.

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2025 U.S. World Trials Previews: Gretchen Walsh and Torri Huske Stay The 100 Fly Favorites

The world record holder and reigning Olympic champion will face off again at U.S. Nationals with an eye on setting up for a repeat 1-2 finish in Singapore.

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Texas UIL 6A Champions Keller High School Under Investigation For Rule Violations

Two weeks after head coach Jamie Shults resigned, the Dallas Morning News first reported the UIL is investigation Keller’s 2025 state title winning teams.

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2025 U.S. World Trials Previews: The Men’s 100 Breaststroke Is Anyone’s Race

Only two of the eight men’s 100 breaststroke finalists from the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials have raced since last summer, opening the door for chaos this summer.

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Longhorn Elite Day 2 Finals: Manuel Clocks 53.11 100 Free, Foster Holds Off Maurer In 400 Free

Simone Manuel swam her 3rd fastest 100 free since her comeback, while Carson Foster clocked 3:46.20 in the 400 free, passing Marchand and holding off Maurer.

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Granada Hills Charter Sweeps The 2025 CIF City Swimming and Diving Championships

The Granada Hills Charter High School girls and boys dominated en route to their 2025 team titles. Both programs won by over 150 points.

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Kim Williams Joins USA Swimming National Team As A Senior Manager and Coach

Williams spent the past year as an assistant coach at her alma mater, Stanford, working with new National Team director Greg Meehan.

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New CIF-Central D2 Meet Record Holder Kylie Bell Still Looking For NCAA Team Post Cal Poly Cut

Senior Kylie Bell set a 100 back CIF-Central D2 record, qualifying for state champs, but is still looking for an NCAA team after Cal Poly’s program was cut.

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