Cierra Runge

College Previews: #3 Cal Looking To Challenge For Number One Spot With A Talent Filled Roster

The Cal women have some of the top names in college swimming that makes up a fantastic roster and undoubtedly…

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Florida Gators Win All-Florida Invite For Fifth Consecutive Year

After three golds and a silver it was clear that Natalie Hinds of the University of Florida was not completely satisfied with her winnings as she added another win with a 48.95 in the 100 freestyle. Kaitlyn Dressel was second in 49.20 followed by Missy Franklin in 49.87. Pelton finished fifth inn 50.99.

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Cierra Runge Interview: “I Can’t Stop Smiling”

Swimming Video interview courtesy of Shannon Macdonald, SwimSwam Rankings Managing Editor.

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Katie Ledecky Video Interview: Breaking World Records Never Gets Old

See how far Ledecky is from the rest of the world on SwimSwam’s World Swimming Rankings, powered by TYR.

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RACE VIDEO: Watch Katie Ledecky Break World Record in 400 Free at U.S. Nationals

Katie Ledecky won the 400 free on Saturday in World Record fashion in Irvine, California.

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Cierra Runge Interview: I’ve learned to love distance

Cierra Runge finished second behind Ledecky in the 800m free with a time of 8:24.69.

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Katie Ledecky breaks down her 8:18 800 Free at US Nationals – Video Interview

Ledecky held under her WR pace through the 400, but fell off slightly around the 450 meter mark. She closed the final 400 to win the event with a time of 8:18.47.

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Women’s 400 Meter Freestyle – US Nationals Preview – Impressive Depth after Ledecky

North Baltimore’s Allison Schmitt will try to take on Katie Ledecky for the 400 free crown at Nationals in Irvine.

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Women’s 200 Meter Freestyle – US Nationals Preview – Missy, Ledecky & Schmitty atop hard-hitting field

Katie Ledecky (pictured), Missy Franklin and Allison Schmitt are prepared to do battle for the national title ahead of a tightly-packed 200 free field.

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Women’s 800 Meter Freestyle – US Nationals Preview – Ledecky Yes, But Who’s Next?

Katie Ledecky is the runaway favorite to win the women’s 800 at Nationals, but who will come in second?

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Ranking the 2014 Women’s NCAA Recruiting Classes: #1-4

Top-rated prospect Simone Manuel heads up a Stanford class that redefines the word “loaded.”

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Women’s 1500 Meter Freestyle – U.S. Nationals Preview – Ledecky By a Landslide

There’s no questions here: Katie Ledecky is the favorite. But who will grab the #2 spot behind her?

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Race Video: Cierra Runge wins 800 Free at the Santa Clara Grand Prix

Cierra Runge dropped 9 seconds to win the women’s 800 freestyle for a new personal best time, 8:26.71.

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Video Interview: Missy Franklin is Pumped for Cierra Runge

Franklin wins 200 free, but comes up short in the 200 back against Beisel at the Santa Clara Grand Prix.

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2014 Santa Clara Grand Prix: Elizabeth Beisel Shines on Day 3; Wins 400 IM and 200 Backstroke

The big question of the day is, “Can Arkady Vyatchanin defend his Grand Prix backstroke streak?” New York Athletic Club…

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