Articles by Spencer Penland

Tennessee Recruit Emily Brown, 16, Posts 2:13 200 BK on Day 1 on 2023 Columbus Sectional

The 2023 Summer Sectional meet at Columbus kicked off yesterday at Ohio State’s McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion.

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All the Links + Swimmers to Watch at All Seven of the Speedo Sectionals this Week

Star American butterflier Luca Urlando, who grew up competing for DART, is entered in the Roseville Sectional Championship this week.

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2023 World Champs Previews: W. 50 Breast Set for Battle Amongst All-Time Top Performers

The women’s 50 breast features one of the deepest fields at the top as we have in any event currently.

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2023 World Champs Previews: Ledecky Hunting Historic 6th-Straight Women’s 800 Free Gold

This could turn out to be the most competitive women’s 800 free final we’ve seen in some time.

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17-Year-Old Petar Mitsin Roars to New World Junior Record in 400 Free with a 3:44.31

Bulgarian 17-year-old Petar Mitsin put up his biggest swim yet, roaring to a new World Junior Record en route to claiming gold in the boys 400 free. 

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2023 European Junior Championships: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

Unlike last night’s finals session, which was heavy on semifinals, tonight’s session features eight finals and just two semifinals

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Following 100 Fly Victory, Lana Pudar Puts Up 2:09 200 Fly at Euro Jr Day 4 Prelims

This morning’s heats included the girls 100 free, boys 400 medley, girls 200 fly, girls 800 free, boys 800 free, and the mixed 4×100 medley relay.

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As of July 1, BYU, Cincinnati, Houston, and UCF Have Officially Joined the Big 12

As of July 1, those four new members, three of which sponsor swimming and diving, have joined the conference.

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2023 European Junior Championships: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

The girls 1500 free will feature European Junior Record holder Merve Tuncel (Turkey).

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Daria-Mariuca Silisteanu, 14, Cracks 50 BK Romanian Record Again with 28.46 for Bronze

The youngster earned a bronze medal in the 50 back, swimming a 28.46, which broke her own Romanian Record of 28.59, which she swam in semis last night.

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Damborg, Pudar, and Ullmann All Under 1:00 in Girls 100 FL Prelims at European Jr Champs

This morning’s prelims session at the 2023 European Junior Championships in Belgrade was a short one, featuring just five events.

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2023 European Junior Championships: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

Tonight’s action will feature a ton of semifinals, as well as finals of the girls 400 IM and the 4×100 free relays for boys and girls. 

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SwimSwam Drill of the Month: Breaststroke with Flutter Kick

Breaststroke with flutter kick is a great drill for swimmers of all levels, as it touches on many of the important fundamentals of breaststroke.

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2023 U.S. Trials: Pick ‘Em Contest Day 5 Scoring and Final Standings

And now, the moment we’ve all been waiting for. The winner of the Pick ‘Em Contest for the 2023 U.S. National Championships…

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2023 U.S. Trials Day 5 Prelims Preview: Walsh Leads a Packed Women’s 200 IM Field

The 200 IM sees Alex Walsh, who already qualified for the World Champs via a second-place finish in the 400 IM, come in as the top seed.

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