Leah Shackley

Five Swimmers Scratch ‘B’ Finals To Avoid Doubles On Day 3 of U.S. Open

Nation’s Capital swimmer Camille Spink scratched out of the women’s 100 back consolation final in order to focus on the 200 free on Friday in Greensboro.

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USA Swimming Reveals 102 Young Standouts Chosen for National Select Camp

USA Swimming revealed Thursday its roster of 102 swimmers selected for this year’s National Select Camp in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

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Erika Pelaez Clocks 52.63 Yards 100 Back at ST NITRO Elite Meet

The women’s 100 back saw some great performances, led by Eagle Aquatics 15-year-old Erika Pelaez.

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Way Too Early Recruit Ranks: Girls High School Class of 2024

2021 Olympian Katie Grimes leads a recruiting class that could really transform the NCAA relay landscape with its sprint freestyle depth.

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2022 U.S. Trials: Katie Grimes Scratches 200 Back ‘A’ Final On Day 2

Grimes has dropped the women’s 200 back and will instead race the 200 free, having qualified eighth overall out of the prelims in both events.

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2022 SCY YMCA Nationals Day 3 Finals: GSCY’s Emily Thompson Posts 4:10 400 IM

Greater Somerset County Y’s Emily Thompson, 16, roared to a new personal best of 4:10.08 to win the women’s 400 IM.

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2022 SCY YMCA Nationals Day 2 Finals: Anna Moesch Splits 47.02 on Medley Relay

Of course, the swim was done off a relay start, however, it’s still noteworthy that the time comes in well under the 15-16 girls 100 free NAG of 47.23.

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Thomas Heilman Headlines 2022 SC YMCA Nationals this Week (Preview)

Heilman is entered in the 50 free, 100 fly, 200 fly, and 400 IM.

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GMX7 Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 4/22/2021

12-year-old Owen Ekk made his 200-yard back debut, blasting a 2:01.41 that immediately moves him to #80 all-time in USA Swimming’s 11-12 ranks.

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Villa Marie Girls Claim 2nd Consecutive PIAA 2A State Championships Title

The Villa Marie (Erie) girls have won the PIAA 2A State Championships for 2 seasons, with only the 2020 season cancelled by COVID in between their victories.

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