David Berkoff

The Closest Finishes In Olympic History

The men’s 100 breaststroke final at the Paris Olympics saw the three medalists separated by just 0.02, making it the tightest podium in Olympic history.

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Anteprime Olimpiche: Scontro Tra Primatiste Del Mondo Nei 100 Dorso Femminili

Anteprime Olimpiadi 2024: entriamo nel vivo delle nostre anteprime con una delle gare femminili più attese: i 100 metri dorso

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2024 Olympics Previews: Smith vs. McKeown – Fast, Dangerous and Unpredictable 100 Back Awaits

After a long and arduous quest to reclaim her WR, American Regan Smith will look to add an Olympic gold medal to her list of accolades, but must face off against her foe, Kaylee McKeown.

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USA Swimming Named In Lawsuit Accusing Coach Joe Bernal of Sexual Abuse

Bernal, who died in 2022, was given a lifetime ban by USA Swimming in 2016 for the abuse of an unnamed athlete, who filed the lawsuit on June 14.

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For the First Time Since 2004, The US Olympic Swim Team Will Have Two Sets of Siblings

Sisters Alex and Gretchen Walsh are on top of the heap right now, but they’re far from the first siblings with swimming success.

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ASCA VP Megan Oesting Leaving Bend Swim Club to Become Malaysia’s Technical Director

Former Bend Swim Club head coach Megan Oesting said she was stepping down because she could “no longer serve the organization under its current leadership.”

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WATCH: Matt Biondi, Pablo Morales Set Records At 1987 Men’s NCAA Championships

Watch Biondi break the American Record in the 50 free, 100 free and 200 free at the 1987 Men’s NCAA Championships in Austin.

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2023 U.S. Trials Previews: It’s Regan Smith’s Show In Women’s 100 Back

Regan Smith leads a stacked 100 backstroke field at U.S. Trials, with several athletes in line to challenge for a spot on the World Championship team.

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16-Year-Old Alana Berlin Takes Disqualification with 26.49 LCM 50 Underwater Kick

Alana Berlin completed her second 50 LCM underwater kick in a meet this past weekend, dropping over half a second in the last year.

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David Berkoff Returning to Coaching With Team Eugene Aquatics

After a four-year break from the pool deck, David Berkoff is stepping away from his law practice to return to coaching at Team Eugene Aquatics next month. 

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Controversial Former Olympic Coach Joe Bernal Dies

Joe Bernal, an accomplished but controversial coach who received a lifetime ban from USA Swimming in 2016, died on Saturday night.

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2022 World Championships: Day 5 Finals SwimSwam Watch Party

Grab a snack, grab a drink, and come watch finals of the 2022 World Championships every day with SwimSwam and some of swimming’s top stars

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Ivy League Makes Presence Felt at Men’s NCAAs

Penn’s Matt Fallon, who finished 3rd in the 200 breast, was one of a slew of Ivy League swimmers smashing records at NCAAs this week.

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Dean Farris Wins His Last Individual NCAA Race, Will Retire

Two-time NCAA Champion and American Record holder Dean Farris has revealed to SwimSwam that he will retire at the conclusion of the 2022 NCAA Championships.

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Japan Swimming Federation Chairman Norimasa Hirai Announces Retirement

With just a few months left until the Olympic Games begin, Japan Swimming Federation chairman Norimasa Hirai has announced his retirement from the position.

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