Articles by Spencer Penland

Minnesota Women Clock NCAA ‘A’ Cut in 200 Free Relay on Day 2 of Big Ten Quad

The hosting Golden Gophers got the ball rolling immediately, swimming a 1:28.43 to win the women’s 200 free relay.

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Ohio State Men Steamroll Michigan in Columbus, Clark Swims 8:51.82 1000 Free

Michigan fell to Ohio State in a dual meet on Friday night, where the Buckeyes won an eye-popping 13 of 16 events, including both relays in dominant wins. 

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Watch Matt Sates’ First Collegiate Races, Including Miscounted 500 Free

Although Sates started out with a great first race, swimming a 1:33.89 in the 200 free, his first SCY wasn’t without its hiccups.

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World Junior Record Holder Matt Sates Posts 1:33.89 200 Free in UGA Debut

In his debut with the Georgia Bulldogs, Matt Sates set the bar high.

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McHugh Clocks NCAA-Leading 50.58 100 Breast, 22.53 Relay Split on Friday Night

The swim is only 0.40 seconds off his personal best of 50.18, which he swam to win the 100 breast at NCAAs last year.

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New-Addition Gan Ching Hwee Clocks 16:14 1650 Free as Indiana Tops Evansville

In her first SCY 1650, Ching Hwee posted an impressive 16:14.67, a time which is very likely to earn her an invite for NCAAs in March.

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Versatile Riptide 16-Year-Old Megan Hutchins Commits to Kentucky for Fall 2023

In the summer of 2021, Hutchins competed at the Speedo Summer Championships – West, qualifying for the B final in the 200 back, and the C final of the 400 IM

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56.01 100 Backstroker Margaret Mabry Commits to Penn State for Fall 2022

Keller High School senior Margaret Mabry has committed to Penn State University for the fall of 2022.

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Farris and Johnson Lead Harvard to 211-86 Victory Over Penn on Senior Day

Dean Farris, as always, did his part, winning both his individual events and both relays he was on. 

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Harvard Dominates Penn in Women’s Dual; Thomas Wins Twice

The Crimson won both relays as well as 9 of 14 individual events to establish their 74-point margin of victory.

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LIAC 12-Year-Old Reid O’Connell Swims 1:58.79 200 IM, #11 All-Time 11-12 Boys

Long Island Aquatic Club hosted a meet this past weekend in East Meadow.

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Centre College to Build New 10-Lane, 50-Meter Pool as Part of Athletics Project

Included in the $50 million initiative is a new 10-lane, 50-meter pool with seating for 700 spectators.

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Yale Dominates Ivy League Double Dual Meet with Penn and Dartmouth

Yale won 22 of the 32 events en route to decisive men’s and women’s victories over Ivy league opponents Penn and Dartmouth.

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2021 Swammy Awards: Female Swimmer of the Year – Emma McKeon

Australian superstar Emma McKeon gave us an all-time Olympic performance in Tokyo, winning 4 Gold medals and 3 Bronze.

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2021 Swammy Awards: NCAA Female Swimmer of the Year – Maggie MacNeil, Michigan

MacNeil became the first woman in history to break 49 seconds in the SCY 100 fly.

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