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Wisconsin Keeps Sprinter Abby Wanezek In-State for Class of 2026

Wanezek was the Wisconsin HS Division I runner-up last season in both the 50 free (23.11) and 100 back (54.46).

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WATCH: Wisconsin Breaks In New Aquatics Facility

The Wisconsin Badgers christened their brand-new aquatics facility this week, with video of the sparkling 50-meter pool on Instagram.

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Junior Nationals 100 Free Runner-Up Riley Francis Verbals to Michigan (2022)

During summer 2019, Francis was the 100m free runner-up at the Speedo Junior National Championships in long course, going 56.09.

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Wisconsin Lands #16 Blair Stoneburg to Kick Off 2026 Class

Last year, Stoneburg would’ve been Wisconsin’s top 500 freestyler by over two seconds as well as their top miler, and she would’ve made NCAAs in both races.

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Brecken Merkel De-Commits from Iowa, Chooses Mizzou for 2021

Merkel was a double A-finalist at the 2019 Minnesota AA HS State Championships, placing third in the 200 IM (2:04.26) and sixth in the 100 fly (56.19).

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Blake Pieroni Swims 1:32 in 200 Free at Indiana Pro Race Day (VIDEO)

Blake Pieroni (above) swam the fastest 200 yard free he’s done since his record-setting performance at the 2018 NCAA Championships.

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Indiana Pros Gearing Up for “Race Day” on Wednesday Morning (UPDATED)

Lilly King and 7 other pros based at Indiana University will swim a “Pro Race Day” on Wednesday morning, swimming a series of full-speed races.

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Purdue Suspends 13 Student-Athletes For On-Campus Party

Purdue University has suspended 13 student-athletes for holding a party in a campus residence hall in violation of the school’s COVID-19 rules.

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Michigan Picks Up Massachusetts HS Record-Holder Malia Amuan for 2022

At the 2020 Big Ten Champs, Amuan would’ve scored in the 100 free C-final, just a few tenths outside of B-final scoring range. 

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World Champion Maggie MacNeil Returns to Ann Arbor; Unsure About NCAA Season

Maggie MacNeil, who is tied as the fastest 100 yard butterflier ever, is back in Ann Arbor after spending time training at the HPCO in Toronto.

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Michael Couet Will Join 2020-21 Indiana Roster After Transferring From Texas

After spending the past two seasons at the University of Texas, Michael Couet has transferred and will be joining the Indiana Hoosiers beginning this fall.

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University of Iowa Women’s Swimmers File Lawsuit Against School

Members of the University of Iowa’s womens swimming and diving teams have filed a lawsuit against the school under Title IX.

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Mountain West To Resume Football on October 24; MAC To Vote Today

Following the Big Ten and Pac-12, the Mountain West Conference will resume its football season this fall. Games will begin the week of October 24.

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Return of Football Could Bring TV Revenues Back For Big Ten Schools

The return of Big Ten football – even in a pandemic-shortened season – should bring a good percentage of TV revenue back to schools, experts say.

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Andrew Couchon Transfers from Indiana to Texas, Joins 2020-21 Longhorn Roster

Couchon joins a Texas breaststroke group led by sophomore Caspar Corbeau and junior Charlie Scheinfeld, both NCAA qualifiers in 2020.

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