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arena Swim of the Week: Six High School Juniors Break 1:46 In 200 Fly At NCSAs

Six high school juniors broke 1:46 in the 200 fly in the NCSA final last week, all setting new personal best times.

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2023 M. NCAA Previews: Four-Way Battle On Tap In 100 Fly

Defending 100 fly champ Andrei Minakov will have no shortage of challengers this year at NCAAs.

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2023 M. NCAA Previews: Can SEC Champion Adam Chaney Hold Off the Field in the 100 Back?

The 100 back looks primed for a shakeup this year at the Division I Men’s NCAA Championships, as just eight of the finalists from last year are returning.

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2023 M. NCAA Previews: Brendan Burns Fending Off A Flying Jett In The 200 Fly

After being the underdog last year, Brendan Burns will be the favorite to win this year, but the fast-rising Gabriel Jett will be competition.

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SwimSwam’s 2023 Pre-NCAA Champion Picks (Men)

All SwimSwam writers have picked Arizona State’s Leon Marchand to win both the 200 breast and 400 IM while a majority of us have him picked to win the 200 IM

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16-Year-Old Kaii Winkler Moves Up to No. 6 in NAG Rankings with 1:49.02 in 200 Free

Eagle Aquatics 16-year-old Kaii Winkler didn’t make the A-final in the 200 free, but he still lowered his lifetime best by more than a second to 1:49.02.

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2023 SEC Championships: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap

Alabama’s Rhyan White will begin her pursuit of a four-peat in the women’s 100 back on Day 4 of the SEC Championships.

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Jordan Crooks Lowers Dressel’s SEC Championship Record In 100 Fly With 44.04

Jordan Crooks moved up to #7 all-time in the 100 fly after breaking Caeleb Dressel’s SEC Championship Record in 44.04.

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2023 SEC Championships: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

Tennessee sophomore Jordan Crooks will vie for a repeat title in the men’s 50 free on the first full day of action at the SEC Championships.

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2023 SEC Champs Preview: Florida Men Eye 11th Straight Title, Race Behind Them Heats Up

A deep Florida team is ready to go hunting for their 11th straight title, while Tennessee, Auburn, Texas A&M, and Alabama are set to lock horns for spots 2-5

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Yanyan’s Opinions On Which Swimmers Will Make The 2024 U.S. Olympic Team

In this article, SwimSwam writer Yanyan Li breaks down some of her predictions for who will qualify on the 2024 U.S. Olympic team.

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Youssef Ramadan Rips NCAA-Leading 44.76 100 Fly as Virginia Tech Sweeps Penn State

Youssef Ramadan blasted 44.76 in the 100 fly to take over the NCAA’s top time, adding to the growing list of NCAA-leading times being swum this weekend.

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LIVEBARN Race of the Week: Closing Speed Carries McFadden to Comeback Win in 200 Free

At last week’s Pro Swim Series stop in Knoxville, 17-year-old Henry McFadden stunned the field with his closing speed on the final length of the 200 free.

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17-Year-Old Henry McFadden Rallies From 4th at Final Turn for 200 Free Win in 1:47.23

McFadden, a Stanford commit, was in fourth place at the final turn before blazing home in a 26.66, passing Robin Hanson, Gabriel Jett, and Smith for the win.

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2022-2023 NCAA Men’s Power Rankings: New Year’s Edition

Jordan Crooks and Gui Caribe’s sensational performances at midseason invites have launched Tennessee into the top 10 for the first time this season.

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