Clara Smiddy

2014 Youth Olympics: Day 6 Finals Live Recap, Multiple Junior World Records Tumble On Final Day

Follow along for live updates from the final session of the 2014 Youth Olympics in Nanjing, China.

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2014 Youth Olympic Games Preview: Links, Results, Video Streams, and 5 Storylines to Watch

World Record holder Ruta Meilutyte will be the star attraction at the 2014 Youth Olympic Games.

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Entry Lists for 2014 Youth Olympic Games Released

The entry lists for the 2014 Youth Olympic Games have been revealed, verifying the entries for the world’s youngest stars…

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Welcome to #SharkWeek at SwimSwam – PHOTO VAULT #1

Ariana Kukors is a World Record holder, and in the run-up to her first Olympic Team in 2012, was a Bolles Shark.

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Race Video: Rachel Bootsma Faces Adversity with Racing Outdoors in the Women’s 50 m Back

Rachel Bootsma hugged the lane line the whole race but ended up taking the A final with a time of…

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Women’s 200 Meter Backstroke – US Nationals Preview – Missy Franklin Will Be Defending Her National Title

Day 2 will be a busy day for Missy Franklin, but that shouldn’t phase the world record holder in this event.

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Gators on a roll at Orlando Sectional day 3, wins for Rousseau, deBorde, Wallace, Solaeche-Gomez

Gator Swim Club is piling up the wins at the Orlando Sectional, with Sebastien Rousseau, Brad deBorde, Eduardo Solaeche-Gomez and Dan Wallace all winning on day 3.

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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 100 Meter Backstroke – US Nationals Preview – Missy Franklin leads Golden Bear attack

Since at least 2011, the women’s 100 backstroke has been all but owned by Missy Franklin, the defending Olympic and World Champs gold medalist.

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Hannah Moore, Justin Wright to Lead USA Swimming Youth Olympic Games Team

Justin Wright will lead a team of 6 (so far) to the 2014 Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China.

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Race Video: Gonzalez Wins 100 Backstroke, 2014 Arena Grand Prix at Mesa

Race Video is courtesy of Universal Sports Network, a SwimSwam Partner.

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2014 Mesa Grand Prix: Romano Grabs Three A Finals, Lochte Two In A Day Full Of Doubles-LIVE Prelims Recap

While the Phelps hype will still be at an all time high today, National teamers suit up for some grueling doubles and even triples in Friday’s session.

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Ortega, Ortiz top strong 100 free fields on final night of Plantation Sectionals

Arkady Vyatchanin put together a giant back-half to take home the 200 back in the final event of the Speedo Champions Series Sectional in Plantation, Florida.

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Night 3 of Florida sectional brings Andrew NAG, Club Wolverine dominance

Club Wolverine swept three of the four men’s events on the third night of racing in Plantation, Florida, and incoming Michigan freshman Clara Smiddy had three high finishes on a busy night.

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Photo Vault: Swimmers With Big Reactions to Day 2 Winter Junior Titles

Kyle Gornay of the Redlands Swim Team won the boys’ 100 fly at the 2013 Winter Junior National Championships.

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