Articles by Spencer Penland

2024 Olympic Previews: Ledecky To Continue Unparalleled Dominance In Women’s 1500 Free

The 27-year-old Katie Ledecky holds the 19 fastest times in history in the event, including the world record, which she set at 15:20.48 back in 2018.

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46-Year-Old Gabrielle Rose Claims Victory with 1:08.50 100 BR on Day 1 of Sacramento Futures

The first day of the Sacramento Futures meet saw 46-year-old Gabrielle Rose win the women’s 100 breast in 1:08.50.

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17-Year-Olds Ethan Ekk and Ryan Erisman Clock 1:49.5 200 Frees on Day 1 of Huntsville Futures

The men’s 200 free saw Area Tallahassee Aquatic Club 17-year-old Ethan Ekk and Laker Swim 17-year-old Ryan Erisman battle it out.

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Irvine Novaquatics 14-Year-Old Tiffany Man hits 26.86 50FR on Last Day of Fullerton Sectionals

Irvine Novaquatics kept the ball rolling, seeing 14-year-old Tiffany Man win the women’s 50 free in a speedy 26.86.

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Irvine Novaquatics Sees Pair of Girls Go 1:10.3 & 1:10.4 in the 100 BR at Fullerton Sectionals

The 3rd day of the Fullerton Sectionals meet saw a pair of excellent 100 breast out of some Irvine Novaquatics girls.

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Irvine Novaquatics 15yo Alyssa Ton Clocks PB 2:02.33 200 FR on Day 2 of Fullerton Sectionals

The second day of the meet featured the 200 free, 400 IM, 100 back, and 400 medley relay. 

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USC Recruit Kaitlyn Nguyen Clocks 2:30.46 200 BR on Opening Day of 2024 Fullerton Sectionals

Irvine Novaquatics 17-year-old Kaitlyn Nguyen won the women’s 200 breast decisively, clocking a 2:30.46.

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French 24-year-old Antoine Marc Clocks LC 1:00.74 100 BR, 2:09.91 200 BR

Marc was racing at the Championnat Regional Juniors et Plus 50m in Mulhouse, where he put up some fantastic swims.

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16-Year-Old Aiden Hammer Clocks 15:36 1500 FR at Mt Hood Sectionals (Day 3/4 Recap)

Hammer would close out his meet with a victory in the men’s 1500 free on Sunday, where he swam a 15:36.69.

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Rising Wisconsin Freshman Sam Lorenz Puts up 22.92 50 FR on Final Day of Westmont Sectionals

Schroeder Y’s Sam Lorenz won the men’s 50 free in 22.92, chipping 0.03 seconds off his personal best in the event.

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15-Year-Old Rachel Ritter Clocks 2:15.74 200 BK on Day 3 of Westmont Summer Sectionals

The swim marked a personal best for the youngster, coming in under her previous best of 2:16.30.

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16-Year-Old Mena Boardman Hits Big 100 FR PB of 56.62 at Mt Hood Sectionals (Day 1/2 Recap)

Mt Hood Community College Aquatic Center hosted one of the four Speedo Sectionals meets that took place this past weekend.

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Schroeder Y’s Sam Lorenz Clocks Personal Best 54.91 100 BK on Day 2 of Westmont Sectionals

That race marks Lorenz’s first time under 55 seconds in the event, dipping under his previous PB of 55.24, which he set at the Olympic Trials last month.

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15-Year-Old Ellis Crisci Clocks 3:58.58 400 FR on Day 3 of Columbia Sectionals

A rising sophomore in high school, Crisci’s swim was massive for him, blowing away his personal best of 4:03.55.

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