Articles by Spencer Penland

Kylie Masse Pops 27.47 50 Back on Day 2 of Mel Zajac Invitational

Her performance last night marks her 4th swim of 27.4 or faster in the event in 2025. 

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Mel Zajac Day 1: Laon Kim Clocks 1:49.5 200 FR, Alexanne Lepage Goes 1:07.6 in the 100 BR

The annual Mel Zajac Jr. International Swim Meet kicked off last night at the UBC Aquatic Centre in Vancouver.

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Alabama HS Runner-Up Aiden Tillis Heading to Southern Illinois for Fall 2025

Vestavia Hills High School senior Aiden Tillis will be heading to Cardondale, IL in the fall to study and swim at Southern Illinois University.

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Two-Time NCAA Champion Bella Sims Transferring to Michigan

2020 Olympic medalist and 2024 NCAA champion Bella Sims is transferring to Michigan after spending her freshman and sophomore seasons at Florida.

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2025 Pro Swim Series – Fort Lauderdale: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

Tonight’s session will kick off with the fastest heat of the women’s 800 free, which will feature Katie Ledecky.

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2025 Pro Swim Series – Fort Lauderdale: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap

Welcome to the final day of the 2025 Pro Swim Series in Fort Lauderdale!

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Tennessee Hires Legendary Diving Coach Jane Figueiredo

After the retirement of Dave Parrington as the head diving coach, the Vols have hired Jane Figueiredo.

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2025 Men’s NCAA Division I Championships: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

Welcome to the final session of the 2025 Men’s NCAA Division I Championships!

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Virginia Recruit Grant Murphy Swims 1:04.19 100 BR, 4:24 400 IM on Day 2 of Buffalo Sectionals

Annapolis Swim Club 18-year-old Grant Murphy won the men’s 100 breast in 1:04.19.

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2025 Men’s NCAA Division I Championships: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

Welcome to day 3 finals of the 2025 Men’s NCAA Division I Championships.

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Georgia Recruit Kennedi Dobson Pops 1:44 200 Free on Day 2 of Ithaca Spring Sectionals

The finals session kicked off with a great race, seeing Eastern Express Swim Team 18-year-0ld Kennedi Dobson rip a 1:44.98 to win the women’s 200 free.

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2025 Buffalo Spring Sectional: North Baltimore Aquatic Club Sweeps Distance Events on Night 1

The Buffalo Sectional, running out of the ECC Burt Flickinger Center, is an LCM sectional, featuring many east coast teams.

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2025 Ithaca Spring Sectionals: 16yo Maddy Brennan Drops 51 Seconds to Win 1650 Free on Night 1

Peddie Aquatic Association 16-year-old Maddy Brennan won the women’s 1650 free decisively, swimming a 16:33.45.

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2025 Men’s NCAA Division I Championships: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

After clocking an 18.00 in prelims this morning, Jordan Crooks (Tennessee) is the heavy favorite in the 50 free final tonight.

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