Articles by Spencer Penland

2023 Hawkeye Invite: Iowa Freshman Swalley Becomes #2 Hawkeye All-Time in 400 IM – 4:14.72

While Swalley’s time was a little off her personal best of 4:13.75, her performance makes her the #2 Hawkeye all-time in the event.

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2023 Minnesota Invitational: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap

After a stellar 100 back last night in which she posted a huge personal best, Cal’s Isabelle Stadden could have something great in store in the 200 back today

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Akron Opens 2023 Zippy Invite with a Pair of 1-2 Relay Finishes, UCSB Breaks Meet Record

The hosting Zips swept the women’s relays on the night, kicking things off with a decisive victory in the 200 medley relay.

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Iowa Dominates Day 1 of the 2023 Hawkeye Invite; Freshman Olivia Swalley Hits 1:59 200 IM

The 2023 Hawkeye Invite, a women’s only meet, is being held at the University of Iowa Aquatic Center this weekend.

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2023 Minnesota Invitational: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

This morning’s session will feature prelims of the 100 fly, 400 IM, 200 free, 100 breast, and 100 back.

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2023 Minnesota Invitational – Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

We’ll see heats of the 500 free, 200 IM, and 50 free this morning. 

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MISCA Releases 2023 Michigan HS Girls Dream Team, Featuring 6 ‘Power Five’ Recruits

The Michigan Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association (MISCA) released their annual “Dream Team” for the girls 2023 high school season.

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Rhinelander Sweeps Relays, Wins 3 Individuals en Route to WIAA DII Girls State Title

Rhinelander swept the relays on the day, which was huge in their effort to win the meet.

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Maggie Wanezek Throws Down State Record 50.97 100 BK; Middleton Wins WIAA DI Girls Title

Middleton made history with the win, becoming the first team to claim the Division I title without winning an individual or relay event.

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Notre Dame Recruit Becky Rentz Shines as Aurora Rosary Roars to IHSA (IL) Girls State Title

After a 6th place finish at last year’s meet, where they scored just 92 points, Aurora Rosary came out on top this year with a score of 243.

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Ball State’s Payton Kelly Shatters Meet Record with 22.32 50 FR at House of Champions Day 1

One of the top swims of the night came in the women’s 50 free, where Ball State’s Payton Kelly clocked a 22.32 to smash the meet record in the event.

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SMU’s Cotton Fields Clocks New PB of 3:43.16 in the 400 IM on Friday of SMU Invite

The 2nd full day of the meet featured the 400 IM, 200 free, 100 breast, 100 back, 200 medley relay, and 800 free relay.

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Texas A&M’s Alex Sanchez hits 1:51.1 200 BR on Final day of Art Adamson Invite

The final day of the 2023 Art Adamson Invite is now in the books. Day 3 finals featured the 200 back, 100 free, 200 breast, 200 fly, 1650 free, and 400 FR.

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Utah’s Brandon Miller Pops 1:58.52 LCM 200 Back on Day 3 Prelims of Art Adamson Invite

Friday’s prelims session featured the typical NCAA lineup of events: the 200 back, 100 free, 200 breast, and 200 fly, competed in long course meters.

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SIU’s Celia Pulido Clocks 52.65 100 BK, 53.67 100 FL on Day 2 of A3 Performance Invite

Pulido was also great on the SIU 200 medley relay, getting their ‘A’ team out to a 25.23 start.

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