Eddie Reese

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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What is Eddie Reese Doing Differently in Practice this Fall at Texas?

Reese says they are further along in Rocktober than they have ever been (it’s not even October yet).

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Texas Gains Commit from Junior Nationals Finalist George Flanders

Butterfly and IM specialist Flanders has decided to stay in-state and commit to Texas’ class of 2023. He finaled in the 100 fly at the 2022 Junior Nationals.

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What Would a Swimming Decathlon Look Like?

SwimSwam’s David Clossey compiled a hypothetical 10-event schedule consisting of 50s of each stroke, 200s of each stroke, the 200 IM, and the 1000 free.

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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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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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SwimSwam’s Official Ballot for the 2022 Golden Goggles Awards

Bobby Finke is in line for a lot of hardware at the 2022 Golden Goggles awards after breaking two American Records in Budapest in June.

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Casas Dominates Texas Quadrathlon, Scores Highest Point Total In School History

Casas hit a 20.5 50 fly, 20.7 50 back, 24.7 50 breast, and 19.3 50 free to score 5166 points, making him the school’s first swimmer to get over 5000.

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How Many Events Should Shaine Casas Swim At Elite Long Course Swim Meets?

With “Duel In The Pool” mere days away, Shaine Casas has another opportunity to sharpen his knife in international competition.

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Memphis Tiger Swimming Hires David Orr as Next Coach, CEO

Former Cascade Swim Club head coach David Orr is headed back to the South to take over the Memphis Tiger Swimming (MTS) club as head coach and CEO. 

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Shaine Casas 3° Americano All Time Nei 100 Farfalla 50.40

Nel terzo giorno dei Campionati Estivi USA, Shaine Casas ha realizzato il tempo di 50.40 nei 100 metri farfalla 3° americano all time

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NCAA Want Ads: Texas Men Looking to Reload Sprint Corps

Just four months after winning the NCAA title in the 400 free relay, the Texas sprint cupboard could be on the cusp of being the barest it’s been in years.

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arena Swim of the Week: Shaine Casas Hits Blistering 50.56 100 Fly In Austin

Casas’ swim makes him the fourth-fastest American ever and would’ve won silver at the 2022 World Championships in Budapest.

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Following Phelps: Carson Foster Breathed Every Stroke in 200 Fly Pool Record

Carson Foster took down the GOAT’s Texas pool record in last night’s 200 fly with a similar strategy: breathing every stroke.

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Longtime Swimming Announcer Sam Kendricks Dies After Battling Cancer

Kendricks was diagnosed with a rare form of skin cancer back in August 2021. He had been the announcer at US Jr and Senior Nationals for the last 2 decades

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