Erik Vendt

arena Swim of the Week: Ryan Erisman Reaches Another Level With 3:44.03 400 Free In London

The 19-year-old was on fire at the AP Race London International, shattering his personal best times in the men’s 400, 800 and 1500 free.

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Harvard Freshman William Mulgrew Crushes the Ivy League Record in the 1000 Free, #9 Performer Ever

William Mulgrew, already a member of the US National Team, is the 3rd-fastest swimmer in the NCAA this season in the 1650 free.

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Luka Mijatovic Blasts 8:37.01 in the 1000 Freestyle; 5th Fastest Performance in History

Luka Mijatovic blasted 8:37.01 in the 1000 freestyle to shatter his NAG record in the event and move up to 5th all time.

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Mark Schubert Is Returning to Southern California with the Evolution Racing Club

After a short stint attempting to launch an elite training group in Hawaii, Mark Schubert is returning to his roots in Mission Viejo, California.

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Luka Mijatovic Breaks 15-16 National Age Group Record in 1000 Free; Ranks #9 All-Time/All Ages

15-year-old Luka Mijatovic is now the fastest-ever American 18 & under in history in the 1000 yard free, breaking both the 15-16 and 17-18 National Records.

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Mark Schubert Moving to Hawaii to Start New Pro Swimming Group

Mark Schubert is starting a Hawaii-based pro group, “Podium Swim Club,” at Oahu’s American Renaissance Academy next month. 

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Trying To Contextualize The Absurdity of Gretchen Walsh’s 47.42 In The 100 Fly

Walsh’s newly-minted record in the 100 fly is more than 5% quicker than the 16th-fastest performer in the event, ranking #2 all-time behind Caeleb Dressel.

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2023 Texas Invitational: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

Reigning NCAA champ Emma Sticklen blazed a nation-leading 200 fly time of 1:51.50 in prelims, but teammate Kelly Pash could challenge her in tonight’s final.

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La Classifica Dei Record Del Mondo Che Resistono Da Più Anni

Quali sono i Record del Mondo in vasca lunga che resistono da più tempo? Quello di Phelps nei 400 misti è stato stabilito quasi 21 anni fa

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Michael Phelps Becomes the Longest Standing LCM World Record Holder in Modern History

June 27, 2023 marks 20 years, 316 days since Phelps set the world record in the 400 IM, making him the longest standing world record holder in LCM.

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Ledecky, Manuel Confirmed For Pro Swim At Newly-Renovated Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center

Katie Ledecky leads a star-studded group of U.S. Olympians confirmed to be competing at the event which kicks off on March 1.

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Michael Phelps Hits 20-Year Anniversary Of Owning The 400 IM World Record

Phelps first broke the 400 IM world record in August 2002, and now that he’s hit the 20-year mark, is closing in on the world record reign in recent history.

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Michael Phelps’ 30 Olympic Finals Scored with ISL Rules

What if Michael Phelps swam in the ISL? Even if we never see it, we can apply ISL rules to Phelps’s Olympic races and see how things turn out.

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Anthony Ervin Swims 12.5 Mile Relay Around Charleston In Memory of Late Father

Ervin completed the swim while raising money for the South Carolina Department of Veteran Affairs.

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Mark Schubert Ends Mission Viejo Tenure Earlier than Anticipated

After nearly 20 years -in two stints- as head coach of Mission Viejo Nadadores, Mark Schubert has left the pool deck.

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