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arena Swim of the Week: Grace Koenig-Song Becomes Fastest 13-Year-Old Ever In LC 50 Breast

Koenig-Song overtook world record holders Benedetta Pilato and Ruta Meilutyte to become the fastest 13-year-old of all-time in the 50 breast, clocking 31.80.

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Arizona Cuts Ties With Assistant Coach, Hall of Famer Lara Jackson

Jackson, one of the most accomplished swimmers in Arizona history, has only been on the staff for two and a half seasons, having been hired in August 2021.

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The 10 Oldest U.S. NAG Records Remaining On the Books

The recent onslaught on the record books has left just four NAG standards remaining from the 1970s, two from the 1980s, and 13 total from the 20th century.

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Arizona Picks Up Game-Changer in the Form of Transfer Malia Rausch

After spending one year at Ohio State, the 2021 Wave I Olympic Trials 200 Free Winner will bring her talents to Arizona this fall.

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World Champion Nic Fink Moving to Dallas to Train with SMU Men’s Team

Nic Fink announced he’s moving from Atlanta to Dallas to train with the Southern Methodist University men’s swim team under head coach Greg Rhodenbaugh. 

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Arizona Rounds Out Coaching Staff With Addition of Chad Castillo

Castillo is Arizona’s second hire in as many weeks, joining fellow Arizona alum Amanda Beard, as both move into assistant coaching roles.

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Olympic Gold Medalist Amanda Beard Officially Joins the Arizona Swimming Staff

Arizona has officially announced that Amanda Beard will join its coaching staff for the 2023-2024 season, returning one of the program’s most famous athletes to Tucson.

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Amanda Beard Returning to Alma Mater Arizona as Assistant Coach

Amanda Beard, the most decorated Olympian in Arizona school history, will reportedly be returning to Tucson as an assistant coach next season.

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La Classifica Degli Ori Olimpici Più Giovani Nella Storia Del Nuoto

Nel nuoto, gli atleti tendono a raggiungere il loro apice più presto rispetto ad altri sport. La classifica degli ori olimpici più giovani della storia

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La Classifica Degli Ori Olimpici Più Giovani Nella Storia Del Nuoto

Nel nuoto, gli atleti tendono a raggiungere il loro apice più presto rispetto ad altri sport. La classifica degli ori olimpici più giovani della storia

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The Youngest Olympic Champions In Swimming History

On her road to becoming one of the greatest female swimmers in history, Katie Ledecky won Olympic gold at the age of 15 years, 139 days old in 2012.

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Three 14-Year Olds Qualify for the A-Final in the Girls’ 200 Breast at Jr Nats

Young talent shown through in prelims of the girls 200 breast at the 2022 Junior National Championships in Irvine this morning.

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Raya Mellott Swims 1:08 100 Breast, 2nd All-Time Fastest 13-14 Behind Amanda Beard

14-year-old Mellott swam a 1:08.77 100 breast in Irvine to become the 2nd all-time fastest 13-14 swimmer behind seven-time Olympic medalist Amanda Beard.

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2022 U.S. Junior Nationals: Day 1 Prelims Live Recap

The first session of the 2022 Junior National Championships is underway this morning, featuring prelims of the 200 fly and 100 breast.

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Girls Breaststroke Steals Show at Juniors Prelims with Multiple Top 15 Swims

Crow Canyon’s Raya Mellott blasted a 1:09.32 100 breast this morning, placing her behind only a pair of Olympic champions in the 13-14 all time rankings.

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