Julia Podkoscielny

#6 Michaela Mattes (2023) Announces Verbal Commitment to Florida

Michaela Mattes, one of the top distance swimmers in the class of 2023, has verbally committed to the in-state Florida Gators.

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Florida Keeps #9 Julia Podkoscielny In-State for 2023-24

The Florida Gators have picked up a verbal commitment from Julia Podkoscielny, who is ranked #9 in the high school class of 2023.

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Way Too Early Recruit Ranks: Girls High School Class of 2023

It’s a very distance-based class of current high school sophomores, including breakout open water star Bella Sims at the top of the class.

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Martinez and Gonzalez-Hermosillo Lower 200 IM Mexican Records At UANA Day 3

Jose Martinez and Monika Gonzalez-Hermosillo both improved upon their own Mexican national records in the event to win the event.

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Micaela Sierra Breaks Uruguayan 100 Breast Record At UANA Day 2 – 1:12.13

Sierra became the fastest woman in Uruguayan history, improving upon Erika Graf’s previous mark of 1:14.21 from November 1994.

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14-Year Old Erika Pelaez Hits Olympic Trials Wave 2 Cut in 100 Free – 55.51

The swim by Erika Pelaez ranks her as the 3rd-fastest American 13-14 in the history of the 100 free and gives her a pass to the faster Wave 2 Olympic Trials.

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16-Year Old Julia Podkoscielny Pops 4:44 400 IM at Plantation Senior Meet

Alia Atkinson (above) and Julia Podkoscielny were the stars of the show on day 1 of the Plantation Piranhas Senior Invite.

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Pelaez, Podkoscielny Add Trials Cuts At FG Senior Qualifier; Atkinson In Action

World record holder Alia Atkinson (pictured) took on three events over the weekend in Plantation, Florida.

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Marcelo Acosta Crushes 1650 Pool Record To Close FL Champs In Pembroke Pines

Acosta, a 2016 Olympian representing El Salvador, won the men’s 1650 freestyle in 15:18.35 to demolish the previous pool record of 15:51.48.

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Joaquin Vargas Breaks 38-Year Old LSC Record in 500 Free in Pembroke Pines

Vargas, who trains with Azura Florida Aquatics, broke a 38-year old LSC Record in the 500 free that was previously held by an Olympic gold medalist.

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Dolfin Swim of the Week: Julia Podkoscielny’s 1:59.0 IM

High school sophomore Julia Podkoscielny hit a lifetime-best 1:59.00 in the 200-yard IM and currently leads Florida’s high school swimming ranks in class 2A.

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Pine Crest Sweeps Region 4 as FHSAA 2A Region Meets Wrap Up

Last year’s state champion’s on both sides, Pine Crest School continued its path to repeat as state champions by winning the FHSAA Region 1 meet.

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2020 Florida HS 2A Roundup: District Highlights and Region Qualifiers

Florida continued its first stage of championship competition, with district meets being swum across the state over the past week.

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16-year-old Julia Podkoscielny Swims a 1:55.39 in 200 Back, Breaks LSC Record

Pine Crest Swim Team’s Intrasquad meet saw some fast swims this Saturday, with Julia Podkoscielny on top with a PR in her 200 backstroke.

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Alia Atkinson Swims 1:08.99 100 BR at Plantation Sectionals Day 2

Alia Atkinson swam 1:08.99 during the 1 BR prelims in Plantation while 13-year-old Erika Paleaz also entered the historical 13-14 ranks in the 2 FR/1 FL.

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