David Johnston

Kelly Pash and Brendan Burns Triple, Longhorns Sweep Aggies and Hoosiers in Austin

Texas swept Indiana and Texas A&M, despite the best efforts of swimmers like Brendan Burns, who came out ahead of Carson Foster in two individual events.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 39.4% Pick David Johnston To Win 2023 NCAA 1650 Free Title

Johnston was fifth at NCAAs last season, but his time of 14:33.61 was just over two seconds shy of runner-up Will Gallant (14:31.34).

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USA Swimming Names 31 To 2022 Short Course World Championship Roster

Claire Curzan will take on a busy schedule at the Short Course World Championships in December, leading the U.S. squad with five individual entries.

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Five Breakout Candidates For The U.S. In The 2022-23 International Season – Men

Texas Longhorn David Johnston is among the names that could make a significant impact on the U.S. scene this coming season internationally.

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Russia’s Alexander Lyubavskiy is Texas’ Second 2022-2023 International Team Member

It is rare for Texas to recruit international swimmers and freshman Lyubavskiy, a Russian distance swimmer, is now the second one on the 2022-2023 team.

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WATCH: 2022 Texas Men Orange & White Intrasquad (All Race Videos)

SwimSwam went down the road in Austin, Texas to the Texas men’s Orange & White intrasquad, which always has fast, suited, in-season times for mid-September

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Hobson, Johnston Hit Meet Records At Texas’ Annual Orange & White Classic

Luke Hobson took out Drew Kibler’s meet record in the 200 freestyle and nearly established a new personal best with a 1:32.50.

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2022-2023 NCAA Men’s Power Rankings: Pre-Season Edition

Gabriel Jett will be one of many key players for the Cal men this season as they seek a national title defense. For now, we’re picking them to do so.

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College Swimming Previews: #2 Texas Men’s Stars Riding Summer Momentum

The Texas stars shone brightly over the summer, but the rest of the cast, especially the sprint freestylers, need to deliver for Texas to regain the crown.

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Peter Paulus’ Remarkable Comeback Culminates in Roster Spot at Texas

Given how much Peter Paulus IV has improved over the past few months, David Johnston is excited for his new roommate’s potential this season at Texas. 

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David Johnston Posts 14:22.77 1500 FR, Now #2 U.S All-Time (US@Australian Champs)

On the final day of the Australian SCM Champs, David Johnston won the men’s 1500 freestyle by over 25 seconds, posting 14:22.77 and becoming #3 U.S all-time.

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SwimSwam Breakdown: Simone to ASU, Cal Combines Under Durden, & Jr Pan Pacs

We discuss Simone Manuel moving to ASU to train with Bob Bowman, Dave Durden taking the Cal Women, and Highlights from the start of Jr Pan Pacs

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David Johnston Follows American Record with 4:02.84 400 IM (US@Australian Champs)

There were several notable swims from the American contingent at the Australian SCM Champs, including David Johnston grabbing third in the 400 IM in 4:02.84.

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Campionati Australiani In Corta: Risultati E Analisi Day 2

si è conclusa la seconda giornata dei Campionati Australiani in vasca corta 2022. I risultati e le prestazioni di rilievo del Day 2

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Kyle Chalmers Snags 100 Free Victory On Night 2 Of Aussie SC Championships

Multi-Olympic medalist Kyle Chalmers did his thing on night two of the 2022 Australian SC Championships, topping another podium.

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