Louise Hansson

Louise Hansson: It’s Easier to Set Goals When You Know Where You’re At

USC’s Louise Hansson had a big day 2 at the SMU Classic, throwing down top tier times in both the 200 back and 200 IM.

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Comerford Doubles with 4:39 500 FR, 47.0 100 FR to Close SMU Classic

She and Michigan’s Siobhan Haughey went head-to-head, flipping just a hundredth apart (22.93 to 22.94) at the 100. Comerford had the back half speed to get it done, though, touching in 47.00 to Haughey’s 47.22.

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Watch Comerford’s 1:41 200 Free, Hansson’s 51.5 100 Fly (Race Videos)

Several nation-leading swims came on Friday night as the 24th annual SMU Women’s Classic kicked off in Lewisville, Texas

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Comerford Posts 1:41.7 200 Free, 50.7 100 Fly Split at SMU Classic

While she typically swims the freestyle leg, Comerford took over the fly leg of the 400 medley relay this time, posting a 50.73 to give the Cardinals a huge lead.

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First Annual SwimSwam NCAA Division 1 Women’s Preseason Picks

Stanford may be the clear favorite to win the 2018 NCAA Division I team championship, but we don’t think they’re going to win quite every event.

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Comerford, Hansson Headline This Weekend’s SMU Classic

Mallory Comerford will lead her Louisville squad this weekend at the SMU Classic.

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Scott Hauls in Triple as USC Downs San Diego

Junior Riley Scott was arguably the most impressive swimmer of the meet, taking 3 wins individually.

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2017-2018 Women’s NCAA Power Rankings: First Edition

You’ll never guess who we ranked #1… Ok, you might. But there are a few interesting offseason shake-ups, including one team outside the top 10 last year bringing in two impact transfers to surge towards the top 5.

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College Swimming Preview: #9 USC’s Incoming Class is Small but Mighty

USC has only a small freshman class, but blue-chip breaststroker Margaret Aroesty has potential to become a bona fide star.

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Hungarians, Swedes Disqualified For False Starts In Mixed Medley Relay

Daniel Gyurta’s false start DQed the Hungarians in the mixed medley relay.

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2017 World Champs: Italy Pulls 3 Swimmers on Day 1 (Scratch Report)

Silvia di Pietro (above) is one of three Italian swimmers scratching out of day 1 prelims. Other scratches include Louise Hansson of Sweden, Manuella Lyrio of Brazil, and Matias Koski of Finland.

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2017 Worlds Preview: King The X-Factor For Americans In Medley Relay

Lilly King will be the leg that divides the U.S. from the Australians in the women’s 400 medley relay.

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2017 Worlds Preview: Sjöström 50 FL 2% Faster Than Next-Best Performer

24.43 in a 50 butterfly for women is kind of ridiculous, and it’s astounding how much faster Sjöström has been compared to the next-best competitor.

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2017 Worlds Previews: USA Spells Trouble for AUS in W. 400 Free Relay

After a strong showing in the 100 free at U.S. Nationals, the American women are now a serious threat to the Australians in the 400 free relay at the upcoming 2017 FINA World Championships.

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Louise Hansson Doubles Up On Final Day Of Swedish Summer Nats

Louise Hansson finished off Sweden’s Summer Nationals with two wins on day 5.

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