Articles by Yanyan Li

Doping, The NCAA, And King’s Last Olympics: Everything From Pre-U.S. Trials Press Conference

Doping, the state of swimming, and Australian trials were some of the most widely asked-about subjects at a pre-Olympic trials press conference Friday.

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials: Examining The Trends From The Pick’Em Contest

Caeleb Dressel (pictured) was favored by Pick’em participants to win two different events, despite not being the top seed in either of those races.

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NBC Swimming and Diving Announcing Teams Revealed For U.S. Olympic Trials

There will be several familiar faces in the announcers’ booth and on the sidelines at the U.S. Olympic trials for both swimming and diving.

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NBC Swimming And Diving Broadcast Teams Revealed For Paris Olympics

The NBC Sports commentary teams for swimming, artistic swimming, and diving have been revealed for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

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Santo Condorelli Is Appealing Eligibility Decision for US Olympic Swimming Trials

Condorelli was allegedly denied eligibility to swim at trials, but intends to challenge that decision and race the 50/100 free and 100 fly.

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2024 Australian Olympic Trials: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

World record holder Mollie O’Callaghan comes in as the top seed in a highly competitive women’s 200 freestyle race at these trials.

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: It’s Douglass’ Turn To Take The Reins In The 200 Breast

After two straight years of finishing second to Lilly King, will newly-minted American record Kate Douglass finally come out on top this year?

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Two-Time NCAA ‘B’ Finalist Nicole Maier Transfers To Florida

Maier brings to the Gators her versatility and NCAA qualifying abilities in sprint freestyle, mid-distance freestyle, and the IM races.

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Highland High School Aquatic Center Aims To Provide Opportunities For Low-Income Swimmers

Nate Franklin, a 1996 graduate of Highland High School, is funding the construction of a pool there that aims to provide increased access for low-income kids.

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Re-Rank: Top 20 NCAA Swimming Recruits In The Boys High School Class of 2024

Despite getting hurt last summer, this year’s number one recruit Kaii Winkler has only gotten better as a high school senior.

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Penny Oleksiak Swims Fastest 100 Free Since June 2022 (53.66), Just 0.05 Off Olympic ‘A’ Cut

Oleksiak has locked in a spot on Canada’s 4×100 freestyle relay, but an individual qualification in the 100 free is not guaranteed.

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Ahmed Hafnaoui Currently Suffering From Undisclosed Injury, Is Unsure Of Paris Prospects

Hafnaoui did not rule out competing in Paris, but he is experiencing an injury that has made his Olympic hopes uncertain headed into the games.

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Defending 400 Freestyle Olympic Champion Ahmed Hafnaoui Will Miss Paris Olympics

Hafnaoui was originally expected to be one of the gold medal favorites in the 400, 800, and 1500 freestyle events, but now will no longer be in the picture.

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Blast To The Past: When Two Swimmers Surfaced In One Lane At The 1982 U.S. Nationals

2024 Polish Nationals wasn’t the first time two women’s 200 IMers swam in the same lane — it happened at the 1982 U.S. Nationals too.

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Full Schedule For The 2024 CIF Swimming & Diving Championship Season

Teagan O’Dell (pictured) will be among the star California swimmers set to compete at the 2024 CIF Championships next month.

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