Lucy Thomas

Ranking The 2023 Women’s NCAA Recruiting Classes: #5-8

The fastest 50 freestyler in the class, Hailey Tierney headlines a very solid group of freshmen joining the Wisconsin Badgers this season.

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College Swimming Previews: Can The #3 Stanford Women Stay Afloat After Major Losses?

After losing Torri Huske, Claire Curzan, and Taylor Ruck, the Stanford Cardinal women will be a completely different team this NCAA season.

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2023-24 NCAA Women’s Power Rankings: Pre-Season Edition

Fourth last season, the Louisville Cardinals kick off the 2023-24 campaign as SwimSwam’s #3 ranked team in the NCAA.

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Carmel Swim Club Breaks Girls 4×100 Medley 15-18 NAG 4:06.18; Shackell Splits 57.51 Fly

Alex Shackell had a huge fly split swimming a 57.51 on the final night of competition in Irvine, helping break the meet and 15-18 NAG records.

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Wisconsin’s Taiko Torepe-Ormsby Rips 22.21 50 FR on Day 4 of Des Moines Sectional

Torepe-Ormsby, who is from Wharenui, New Zealand, not only clocked a huge new personal best with the swim, but he also scared the New Zealand Record.

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Margaret Dickinson, 13, Earns Summer Jr. Nationals Cut on Day 3 of Des Moines Sectional

The women’s 200 back also saw Schroeder Y 13-year-old Margaret Dickinson come in 3rd with a 2:18.24.

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Texas Recruits Campbell Stoll and Emma Kern Each Win on Day 2 of Des Moines Sectional

Kicking things off in last night’s finals session was Elmbrook Swim Club 18-year-old and Texas recruit Campbell Stoll, who took the women’s 200 FR in 2:04.19.

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All the Links + Swimmers to Watch at All Seven of the Speedo Sectionals this Week

Star American butterflier Luca Urlando, who grew up competing for DART, is entered in the Roseville Sectional Championship this week.

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2023 U.S. Trials: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

After winning the 200 breast last night, Lilly King will take a shot at the 50 breast on day three of the 2023 U.S. National Championships.

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2023 U.S. World Trials Preview: Is the 50 Breast Crown Lying Uneasy on King’s Head?

American Record Holder Lilly King looks to repeat as champion in the 50 breast against a field that includes reigning Olympic and NCAA champion, Lydia Jacoby.

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2023 U.S. World Trials Preview: Can Lydia Jacoby Continue Revenge Tour in 100 Breast?

After missing last year’s U.S. International Team by less than a tenth in the 100 breast, reigning Olympic champ Lydia Jacoby has been on a revenge tour. 

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Top High School Recruits Show Out at Elmbrook Swim Club | PRACTICE + PANCAKES

Elmbrook is a gold medal swim club who have broken multiple NAG records over the last 5 years.

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Re-Rank: Top 20 NCAA Swimming Recruits In The Girls High School Class of 2023

Bella Sims is the top-ranked recruit in next season’s incoming freshman class in the NCAA, as the Olympian has the potential to win multiple NCAA titles.

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Leah Hayes, Annie Lazor, Drew Kibler Highlight Psych Sheets for Indy Spring Cup

Hayes is the top seed in three events, the 200 IM, 400 IM, and 200 free. Also on the psych sheets is Blake Pieroni, who originally retired last August.

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Torri Huske And Claire Curzan To Take Olympic Redshirts For 2023-24 NCAA Season

Huske and Curzan, Stanford’s two best swimmers, will miss the 2023-24 NCAA season in order to prepare for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

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