Articles by Spencer Penland

Two More ISL Signees: Wattel to London Roar, Timmers to Team Iron

Marie Wattel, a 21-year-old sprint freestyle and butterfly specialist, made her announcement this morning.

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Joshua Liendo, Cole Pratt Break Canadian NAGs on Day 3 of Trials

The previous record was set in 2015 by Josiah Binnema at 53.86. Binnema, coincidentally, also won the event tonight, hitting the wall in 52.62.

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NCAA Champion Vini Lanza Signs with London Roar

The Brazilian native was 9th in world in the 100 fly last season (51.42), and has quick 200 fly (1:57.44) and 200 IM (1:58.10) personal bests.

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Kierra Smith Disqualified After World-Leading 200 Breast

The decision was under appeal, via a jury, and we now have received confirmation the DQ was upheld. 

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Thormeyer Breaks Decade-Old 100 Back Canadian Record – 53.35

The previous record was held by Pascal Wollach at 53.63, and was set on July 8th, 2009 in Montreal.

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NC State Recruit Hamlet Swims 1:47 200 BK at Christianburg Sectional

The Christianburg Sectionals concluded on Sunday, with Nation’s Capital sweeping the team awards.

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Harvard Becomes First Ivy Team to Crack Top 10 Since Yale in 1969

On top of that, the last time Harvard cracked the top 10 itself was in 1963 when they finished 10th.

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Katis Posts 52.16 100 Breast at Christianburg Sectional Day 2

17-year-old Preston Forst (Enfinity Aquatic Club) was the night’s sole double event winner, taking home gold in the men’s 100 fly and 500 free.

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Donohoe Adds Two More Wins For The Fish at Buffalo Sectional Day 2

Madelyn Donohoe picked up two wins to match her win in the mile on day 1.

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2019 Men’s NCAA Championship: Day 2 Ups/Downs

With the first prelims session of the meet in the books, it’s time to look at how many swims for each team will be returning tonight to score points.

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Senior Wilson Beckman Reflects on IU Swimming in NCAAs Hype Video

In his video titled “it just takes a little perspective” Beckamn talks about how he didn’t want to attend IU at first because people had convinced him he’d never make it at a place like IU. Instead, he decided to set out and prove them wrong.

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Emily Weiss Posts 2:10.20 200 BR At IN Senior State Meet

IU freshman Paul Gabhart swam unattached at this meet and notched himself 4 event wins and 4 best times.

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Gophers’ Sarah Bacon Breaks 12-Year-Old NCAA Diving Record in 1m

Bacon, a junior, improved 19.70 points over her score last year (343.50) to defend her title.

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2019 W. NCAAs: Weitzeil Throws Down 20.49 for 2nd-Fastest 50 Split Ever in 200 Free Relay

The relay tore past the rest of field on the back half of the race, thanks to an insane 41.36 on the back 100 between Amy Bilquist and Abbey Weitzeil.

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Tess Howley Breaks Girls 13-14 200 Fly NAG at NCSAs- 1:55.29

Howley took the record from Claire Curzan, who had just broken it a month ago.

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