The Powerlist

Jonny Kulow Swims 48.47 100 Freestyle Breaking Jack Alexy’s 17-18 NAG Record

Jonny Kulow broke Jack Alexy’s 17-18 NAG record in the 100 free. Notably, Alexy won the 100 free tonight at US Nationals.

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Alabama Gives Head Swim Coach Margo Geer a 3 Year Extension

University of Alabama head coach Margo Geer was given a three year extension on Tuesday, giving her the opportunity to bring on her own athletes and coaches to build the program.

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2023 U.S. Trials: Day 1 Finals Preview

Tonight will feature the fastest heat of the 800 free (women) and 1500 free (men) as well as finals of the 200 fly and 100 free.

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Gustavus Adolphus Adds Breaststroker Hadley Wartner To Class of 2023

Staying in-state, Minnesotan Hadley Wartner will take her swimming talents to Division III Gustavus Adolphus College this fall.

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14-Year-Old Luka Mijatovic Hits 15:32.18 1500 FR, Just Off the Oldest NAG On the Books

Luka Mijatovic dropped 15 seconds in the 1500 freestyle, finishing just over a second off the boys’ 13-14 NAG, the oldest on the books.

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Several High Profile Scratches Give Dressel A Spot In The 100 Freestyle C Final

Many B-final qualifiers, including Kieran Smith, Hunter Armstrong, Luke Hobson, and Jack Aikins will not race during finals.

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2023 U.S. Trials: Day 1 Prelims Live Recap

American and U.S. Open record holder Regan Smith gets her meet underway in the 200 fly on Day 1 of the 2023 U.S. National Championships.

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Caeleb Dressel Places 29th In Men’s 100 Free To Open U.S. National Championships

The two-time world champion and reigning Olympic gold medalist in the 100 free was nearly two and a half seconds slower than his PB of 46.96 from 2019.

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Cal’s Alexy, Lasco Break Through With 47s In 100 Free Prelims At Nationals

The Cal duo will race in finals and vie for a spot on the Worlds team after both cracking 48 seconds for the first time during prelims.

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Bob Bowman Says This Is Michael Phelps’ Biggest Contribution To The 200 Fly

In fly, Phelps is perhaps most well known for breathing every stroke, but Bowman believes his continuous kick made the greatest impact on the 200-meter event.

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Kaii Winkler Suffers Fractured Wrist, Elbow In Biking Accident

Winkler suffered fractures in his left wrist and right elbow on Friday, as he was involved in a biking accident while heading home from morning practice.

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2023 U.S. Trials: Day 1 Distance Session Live Recap

Day 1’s distance session has timed finals of women’s 800 & men’s 1500 free. In the latter, Luka Mijatovic aims to wipe the longest standing NAG off the books.

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Hwang Sunwoo On 200 Free In Fukuoka: “1:44s May Not Be Enough For The Podium”

20-year-old Hwang Sunwoo of South Korea may be the #1 200 freestyler in the world right now but he has a grounded perspective on how stiff the competition is.

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Maximus Williamson Rises To #2 Among 15-16 Year Old Boys With 49.00 100 Freestyle

Williamson took more than a second of his best time in the 100 freestyle to become the second-fastest boy in his age group.

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High-Level International Meets For July 2023

France’s Leon Marchand is ready to dive in for this year’s World Championships, the main event on the high-level international meets calendar for July 2023.

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