Kathleen Baker

SwimMAC Flight to Omaha Makes Emergency Stop in KC Due to Oxygen Issue

The SwimMAC Elite flight from Charlotte to Omaha had to make an emergency stop in Kansas City due to oxygen issues. The athletes trained in Platte City, MO yesterday, and they’re now safely in Omaha.

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2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Preview: Is Missy Back in Women’s 100 Back?

Missy Frankin was the best backstroker on the planet in 2012 and 2013. But now a crowd of young talents threatens her return trip to the Olympics in the 100 back.

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Lochte Swims Lifetime Best 100 Breast at SwimMAC Road to Rio Meet

One of the major meet highlights was a new lifetime best by Ryan Lochte, though it didn’t come in one of his usual events. Lochte swam the 100 breast in 1:02.19, bettering his previous best of 1:02.30.

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2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Preview: Fresh Faces In Women’s 200 IM

2012 Olympic bronze medalist Caitlin Leverenz is a favorite to win the 200 IM at 2016 Olympic Trials, but she will face serious competition on the road to Rio.

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Olympic Trials Preview: Franklin, Dirado to Fend Off Teens in 200 Back

The 19& under U.S. talent in the backstroke is starting to creep up on the tried-and-true Olympians up top, and Missy & co. will need to be on their game in the 200 back finals at Trials.

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2016 Arena Pro Swim Series- Charlotte: Day 4 Scratch Report

Look here for a report of the scratches before the final preliminary session of the Arena Pro Swim Series – Charlotte. Cody Miller (above) is sitting out the 200 IM in favor of the 50 breast.

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2016 Arena Pro Swim Series – Charlotte: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

Watch here for a live recap of the action from Charlotte this morning.

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The Future Is Bright: 23 U.S. 17 & Unders Would Have Scored At NCAAs

23 American swimmers aged 17 and under, including Claire Adams (pictured above) would have scored points in the ‘A’ or ‘B’ finals at this weekend’s 2016 Women’s NCAA Division I Championships.

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2016 Women’s NCAA Championships: Day 3 Up/Downs

Stanford leads the teams in number of A finalists. The Cardinal has 6 ups, 1 down, and they’re in the final of the 200 medley relay. They’re looking to bounce back after a tough DQ in the 200 free relay last night, and have set themselves up well to get back into the top 3.

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Kathleen Baker swam every dual meet event this year…Except 1 (Video)

Kathleen Baker of California open the first half of her 200 IM at 52.00, and ended up 2nd with a 1:52.95

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2016 Women’s DI NCAA Championships: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

Leah Smith of Virginia enters a hotly contested 500 free final on the second of the 2016 NCAA Division I Championships, featured above.

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Photo Vault: NCAA D1 Women’s Championships Day 1 (800 Free Relays)

2016 WOMEN’S NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS Wednesday, March 16 – Saturday, March 19 McAuley Aquatic Center – Atlanta, GA Prelims 10AM/Finals 6PM…

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2016 Women’s D1 NCAA Championship Day 1 Finals Live Recap (800 Relays)

The Georgia Bulldogs took the first championship of the weekend in the 800 free relay.

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2016 NCAA W. Picks: Bears Look for Three in a Row for 800 Free Relay

Senior Elizabeth Pelton be looking for her third straight championship in the 800 free relay as swims it for the California Golden Bears for the fourth and final time at the NCAA championships this week.

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2016 W. NCAA Picks: Eastin, Baker to Battle in 200 IM

This season, a pair of freshman are up to challenge Leverenz’s 1:51.77. Those freshman are Stanford’s Ella Eastin and Cal’s Kathleen Baker.

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