Erik Vendt

2018 U.S. Nationals Preview: Who Will Step Up In Men’s 1500?

Is the United States ready to compete for international medals again in the men’s 1500 freestyle?

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Who Would Win a New England vs. Philly Swimming Super Bowl LII?

What would happen if New Englanders Jenny Thompson and Madison Kennedy swam on a relay for the Patriots, against a team of Eagles fans? Let’s defy space and time to stage a Swimming Super Bowl LII dual meet.

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True Sweetser Downs Erik Vendt’s Pac-12 Meet Record with 14:35 Mile

Stanford freshman True Sweetser broke a Pac-12 Meet Record that had stood for over a decade on Saturday night at the 2017 Men’s Pac-12 Championships in Federal Way, Washington.

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Zane Grothe Is Now The 10th Fastest Performer Ever In The 1650

After his 1650 freestyle performance at the 2017 Senior Metropolitan Winter Championships in Long Island, New York, USA Swimming national team member and former Auburun All-American Zane Grothe of Badger Swim Club is now the 10th fastest performer of all time in the race.

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Zane Grothe Posts Top 10 All-Time 1000 Free at Metropolitan Champs

U.S. National Teamer and Olympic Trials finalist Zane Grothe clocked a fast 1000 freestyle on Friday of the 2017 Metropolitan Winter Championships

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Connor Jaeger Rocks New American & US Open 1500m Record

Connor Jaeger masterfully raced his way to a new American Record in the 1500 SCM freestyle at today’s Duel.

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Smith Smashes American, NCAA Records In the 1000 Free

Texas junior Clark Smith set new American and NCAA records in the 1000 free while swimming the 1650 on the final night of the Texas Hall of Fame Invite this evening.

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Smith’s Record Highlights Final Night of Texas Invite

Clark Smith set a new American and NCAA record in the 1000 free as part of the 1650 tonight.

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Countdown to the Comeback: Top 10 Michael Phelps feats – #4

We’re counting down the top 10 moments of Michael Phelps’ career, so far. Checking in at #4 is Phelps’ first Olympic medal, which was both gold and a new world record.

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US Report Day 4: American Men’s Distance Swimming is Back

Connor Jaeger and Michael McBroom are bringing some style back to men’s distance swimming in the United States. (Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com

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Speedo vs. TYR: A Legal Analysis of the Tech Suit Debacle

In his paper, “The Need for Speed: How High-Technology Swimsuits Changed the Sport of Swimming”, law student David Meyer discusses the legal aspects of the 2009 tech suit debacle

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Peter Vanderkaay Announces Retirement (10 Q’s with Josh Davis)

5-time Olympic medalist, Josh Davis, interviews Olympic gold medalist Peter Vanderkaay. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Swimming Australia Releases Start Lists for March's Trials

Swimming Australia has released the start lists for the 2012 EnergyAustralia Australian Swimming Championships, which will take place from March…

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