Claire Tuggle

2023-24 NCAA Women’s Power Rankings: November Edition

Gretchen Walsh has been nothing short of sensational so far this season, leading the Virginia Cavaliers to the top spot in our power rankings (as usual).

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2023-24 NCAA Recap, Week 7: New Faces Heat Up the Men’s 200 Fly ‘A’ Final Picture

Ilya Kharun and Krzysztof Chmielewski announced themselves as threats for the men’s 200 fly title, an event which has all eight 2023 ‘A’ finalists returning.

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Dressel is BACK, NCAA Season Heating Up, World Cup, & Pan Ams | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN

we discuss Caeleb Dressel’s in-season swims, the World Cup stop in Athens, and the upcoming Pan American Games.

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2023-24 NCAA Recap, Week 4: It’s Time to Talk About USC

Through two meets in the 2023-24 season, the USC Trojans are off to an exceptionally strong start as they look to rebound from last season.

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Krzysztof Chmielewski Crushes NCAA-Leading 14:41.62 1650 Free in 1st Time Swimming Event

Krzysztof Chmielewski proved his versatility with a 1650 free time of 14:41.62 this past weekend that would have placed 8th at the 2023 NCAA Championships.

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Claire Tuggle Clocks Nation-Leading 4:39.16 500 Free at USC Invite

Virginia transfer Claire Tuggle tallied a nation-leading time of 4:39.16 in the 500 free on Friday during her second meet with USC.

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Claire Tuggle Picks Up Her First USC Win As Trojan Women Beat #3 Louisville at SMU Classic

High profile freshman transfer Claire Tuggle won the 500 free and swam a best time in the 200 IM on Saturday, part of a Trojan win at the SMU Classic.

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Ranking The 2023 Women’s NCAA Recruiting Classes: #9-12

The addition of Virginia transfer Claire Tuggle really bolsters USC’s recruiting class, with the freestyle talent still have three years of eligibility.

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2023-24 NCAA Women’s Power Rankings: Pre-Season Edition

Fourth last season, the Louisville Cardinals kick off the 2023-24 campaign as SwimSwam’s #3 ranked team in the NCAA.

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2024 College Swimming Previews: Kozan A Linchpin To Success For #12 USC Women

Coming off an impressive long course season, Justina Kozan will play a pivotal role if the USC women are to match their top-12 finish from last season.

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2023 U.S. Pro Championships: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

All eyes will be on Simone Manuel on the first full day of competition at the U.S. Pro Championships in Irvine.

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Rose Bowl 17-18 Boys Crack 400 Medley Relay NAG Record At 2023 LA Invite

Daniel Li (above) combined with Rex Maurer (back), Logan Noguchi (fly), and Nathan Kim (free) to set a new boy’s 17-18 NAG record time of 3:43.66.

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Sophia Kudryashova Transfers From Michigan To USC With Time Nearing NCAA Qualification

Kudryashova comes in with a 200 free personal best time of 1:45.67, which would have just missed NCAA championship qualification in both 2022 and 2023.

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2023 NCAA Qualifier Claire Tuggle Announces Transfer to USC

Tuggle, originally from California, returns to her home state after spending a year at Virginia. She went best times in numerous events this season.

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Alexa Wong, Ella Bettencourt Win Section Titles in New CIF Central Division II Records

Coalinga junior Alexa Wong clocked a winning time of 2:04.25, lowering the previous record of 2:05.02 set by Tulare Union senior Ava Olson last year.

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