Articles by Spencer Penland

Cal Recruit Ryan Erisman Clocks Career Best 8:01 800 FR to Close out Huntsville Futures

The Cal recruit swam an 8:01.65, taking down his previous best of 8:04.82 in the event. That swim makes Erisman the #21 American in the event this year.

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15yo Rylee Erisman Cracks 1:00 in the 100 FL for the First Time on Day 3 of Huntsville Futures

Day 3 of the Futures Championships in Huntsville kept pace with the first couple days, showcasing a lot of great swimming.

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15-Year-Old Rylee Erisman Clcoks 54.2 100 FR on Day 2 of Huntsville Futures

The 2nd day of the Huntsville Futures Championships saw 15-year-old Rylee Erisman (Laker Swimming) put on a show in the women’s 100 free.

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16yo Savannah Skow Shreds PB by 7 Seconds with 4:19.4 400 FR on Day 3 of Sacramento Futures

Las Cruces Aquatic Team’s Savannah Skow, 16, took the women’s 400 free in 4:19.44, which marked her first time under 4:20 in the event.

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16-Year-Old Kelsey Zhang Puts Up 4:48.82 400 IM on Day 2 of Sacramento Futures

Zhang’s previous best of 4:51.14 was set back in May at the PC SCSC George Haines International meet.

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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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