Articles by Spencer Penland

2020 U.S. Olympian Patrick Callan Announces Retirement from Competitive Swimming

Callan qualified for the 2020 Olympic Team by virtue of his sixth-place finish in the men’s 200 free at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Omaha.

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Eastern Michigan University’s Jones Natatorium Reopens After Closing in June of 2021

After being closed for nearly two years, Eastern Michigan University’s Jones Natatorium has reopened.

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Duke Among NCAA Division I Head Swim & Dive Coaching Positions that Remain Open

Headlining the current crop of head coach vacancies is Duke University.

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Lillie Nesty Cracks Trio of 15-16 Girls Meet Records at 2023 FL Spring Senior Champs

Florida Swimming held their Spring Senior Championship meet from March 9-12 at the Rsoen Aquatic and Fitness Center in Orlando.

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14yo Joseph Campagnola Breaks Four FL LSC Records, Goes 1:48.87 200 IM at Spring FLAGS

Florida Swimming held their 2023 Spring Age Group Championship meets in early March.

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Purdue Announces Alex Jerden as the Next Head Coach of Men’s Swimming and Diving

Purdue University has announced Alex Jerden as the next head coach of the men’s swimming and diving program.

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Sandpipers Break Girls 15-18 LCM 800 FR Relay NAG with 7:58.93 at 2023 Fran Crippen SMOC

The quartet of Macky Hodges (18), Katie Grimes (17), Claire Weinstein (16), and Bella Sims (17) teamed up to swim a 7:58.93 to win the women’s 800 free relay.

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2023 Fran Crippen SMOC Day 3 Finals: Rex Maurer Clocks 1:59.74 200 BK PB, 1:49.55 200 FR

It was a massive performance for Maurer, who entered the day with a personal best of 2:10.48 from July of 2021.

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2023 Fran Crippen SMOC Day 3 Prelims Recap: Katie Grimes Clocks 4:37.55 400 IM

Day three of the 2023 Fran Crippen SMOC features the 50 breast, 200 free, 200 back, 50 free, and 400 IM.

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Westmont PSS: Inés Marín Cracks Chilean Record in 50FL (Day 3 Swims You May Have Missed)

Inés Marín broke the Chilean Record in the women’s 50 fly yesterday, swimming a 28.06 in prelims.

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2023 Westmont Pro Swim Series – Day 4 Prelims Live Recap

This morning’s prelims session will feature the 200 IM, 200 back, 50 breast, and 200 free.

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2023 Fran Crippen SMOC Day 2 Finals Recap: Katie Grimes Blasts New 200 Fly PB of 2:08.77

Grimes has now risen to #14 all-time in the 17-18 age group in the event. 

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Watch: Regan Smith’s 57.90 100 Back, Other Pro Swim Series – Westmont Day 3 Race Videos

This post contains the race videos from the ‘A’ finals on day three of the 2023 Pro Swim Series in Westmont, IL.

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2023 Fran Crippen SMOC Day 2 Prelims: Sims Leads the Way with 2:13 200 FL, 4:12 400 FR

Sandpipers of Nevada 17-year-old Bella Sims was the only swimmer this morning to post the top time in two different events

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PSS Westmont – Day 2 Swims You May Have Missed: 14yo Brayden Capen Clocks 4:32.85 400 IM

This post is dedicated to those races that might have flown under the radar in yesterday’s action on Thursday of the 2023 Pro Swim Series in Westmont. 

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