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USC Adds Mexican Divers Ruben Arnoldo Del Prado, Nattalia Nunez Sanchez for Fall 2026

Both Del Prado and Sanchez have medalled at international competitions and will help boost the Trojans’ scoring potential on the boards.

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Carmel Swim Club’s Ellie Clarke, 16, Shatters PB with 16:09 1650 Free on Day 4 of Carmel Sectional

Ellie Clarke, a 16-year-old out of Carmel Swim Club, ended a terrific meet with a massive swim in the women’s 1650 free.

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World Juniors Qualifier Ludovica Di Maria Verbals to USC for 2026

Ludovica Di Maria, a member of Italy’s 2025 World Juniors team, has verbally committed to join USC’s 2026 recruiting class.

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Romanian Short Course Record Holder Brigitta Vass Verbals to USC for 2026-27

USC adds Romanian standout Brigitta Vass, a proven Romanian record-holding breaststroker with Big Ten A-final credentials.

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4x Washington High School State Champ Hailey Weiler Commits to USC for 2026-27

Bellevue Club’s Hailey Weiler has verbally committed to USC for 2026-27.

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Ethan Reniewicki Posts Another Lifetime Best With 22.90 50 Free To Close Mt Hood Sectionals

Reniewicki swam faster than he did at last month’s US Summer Nationals and continues his momentum before heading to Ohio State.

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Emily Lundgren Posts 2:30.87 200 Breast To Open Mount Hood Sectionals

Lundgren (Washington State) was about half a second off her best time. She was 6th in the SCY 200 breast at the 2025 NCAA Championships.

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“Best of the Rest” IMer Rylee Hutchinson (2026) Sends Verbal Pledge to USC

Rylee Hutchinson, a BOTR IM specialist from Pleasanton Seahawks, has chosen to remain in California to swim and study at USC.

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Fox Valley’s Keian Lam Wins 2 to Wrap Up Rochester Sectionals

Princeton commit Keian Lam doubled up on Saturday to give him three total wins at the Rochester Speedo Sectionals meet in Minnesota.

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Young Swimmers Lead the Way on Day 2 of the Central Zone North Sectionals

The young swimmers highlighted the action on day 2 of the Central Zone North Sectionals, earning multiple top 10 season rankings for their age groups.

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2026 “Best Of The Rest” Recruit Ella Gaca-Thiele Commits To USC

Gaca-Thiele is now the third recruit from the high school class of 2026 to make a verbal commitment to the USC women’s swim team.

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Way Too Early Recruit Rankings: Girls High School Class of 2026

Charlotte Crush still has two years of high school left, but she’s already fast enough to challenge for NCAA titles in multiple events.

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Charlotte Wilson Leads Cherry Creek Girls To 4th Straight Colorado 5A Title

Also highlighting the meet was Ohio State commit Mila Nikanorov won the girls 500 free in a 4:42.49 which altitude adjusts to a 4:37.49.

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Sandpipers of Nevada Trio Posts Huge Time Drops at 2022 Western Zone Senior Champs

A trio from Sandpipers of Nevada lived up to their clubs’ lofty expectations by delivering big time drops at the 2022 Western Zone Senior Championships. 

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