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Lauren Poole on 2021 Oly Trials: “I have a way better shot of proving myself”

Under the flags, stroke-for-stroke, it was Poole who out-touched Smith by 0.21s for the win in the women’s 400 IM, 4:42.32 to 4:42.53

South Carolina Expected to Name Arkansas’ Dale Schultz as New Head Diving Coach

Dale Schultz, who has been at Arkansas since 2016 in his third stint with the Razorbacks, is expected to make the jump to South Carolina.

Sarah Thompson on Mandatory Celebrations at Mizzou Friday “Ambush” Practices

Thompson, a versatile sprinter, tells us about University of Missouri’s most fun sprint practices, where they require celebration for the winner

Six Tennessee Seniors Opting to Use Fifth Year of NCAA Eligibility

Six members of the University of Tennessee team will make use of their extra year of eligibility, returning for a fifth year of competition in 2021-2022.

Former Auburn Coach Jeana Kempe To Round Out New South Carolina Staff

Jeana Kempe will join the new coaching staff at South Carolina, making the jump after Auburn cleared out its coaching staff this offseason.

Vlad Polyakov to Join Ryan Wochomurka’s Staff at Auburn as Associate Head Coach

Three-time Olympian and World Champion, Vlad Polyakov will join the Auburn University staff this fall as the team’s new associate head coach.

Florida Adds Verbal Commitment from Canada’s Jessica Strong (2022)

Canadian breaststroker Jessica Strong, who is a boarder at Bolles School, has verbally committed to Florida’s class of 2026.

Robert Pinter on Moving from Gator Swim Club to Assistant at South Carolina

Pinter talked through the tough decision of leaving as the head coach and owner of Gator Swim Club but reiterated that it was the right decision for him

2021 SEC Men’s Championships Fan Guide: AR-Holders Smith and Finke to Propel UF

Georgia is having a ridiculously impressive season, though, and a very strong A&M team could also make things interesting at the 2021 SEC Champs.

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Auburn Downs Georgia Tech Men and Women, Unlu Hits 1:36 200 Free

Auburn junior Emily Hetzer won the 200 free and 500 free as the Tigers won all but the 200 butterfly in Atlanta.

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Florida Gators Declare Victory Over Hosts At 2020 Auburn Fall Invite

Kieran Smith dropped to a 1:43.22 200 fly tonight to win the final and get under 1:44 for the first time, helping the Gators to win the meet of Auburn.

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Auburn Fall Invite Day 2 Finals: FR Cecilia Porter Sets 100 BR Florida Record

After swimming a PB this morning, freshman Cecilia Porter set a new Florida program record in the 100 breast, breaking 1:00 for the first time at 59.22.

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Auburn Fall Invite Day 2 Prelims: Florida’s Cecilia Porter Drops 1:00.02 100 BR

Florida freshman Cecilia Porter swam the 4th-fastest 100 BR in program history at 1:00.02 while teammate Talia Bates clocked in two personal bests.

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Hawaii’s Kokko Pops 51.7 100 Breast at UGA Last Chance, #9 in the NCAA

Hawaii’s Olli Kokko swam a lifetime best 51.71 from the B final. He should be safely qualified for NCAAs, as he’s now the 9th fastest man in the NCAA.

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Meynen Wins Double as Auburn Beats GT; Pumputis Swims Lifetime Best 100 Fly

All-Americans Julie Meynen (Auburn) and Caio Pumputis (Georgia Tech) won doubles on Saturday. Pumputis also put up a lifetime best in the 100 fly.

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2019 NC State Invite Day 3 Finals Live Recap

MJ Mao will be going for the breastroke sweep tonight after winning the 100 breast yesterday and putting up the fastest 200 time in this morning’s prelims.

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