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15-Year-Old Sandpiper Gabriel Manteufel Drops Big Time to Open Short Course Season

The Sandpipers of Nevada kicked off their short course season last weekend in Henderson, Nevada, where a new star emerged.

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Doha 2024 Worlds Qualifying: Where Do the American Men Stand?

Since so many are prioritizing other meets, there are opportunities for American men to claim medals and earn prize money that could extend their careers.

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Way Too Early Recruit Ranks: Boys High School Class Of 2025

Thomas Heilman (pictured) leads this class, and is arguably one of the best male recruits in the history of American swimming.

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2023 Futures Day 4 – Sacramento: Sandpipers of Nevada pick up 4 wins & 2 OT cut

Sandpiper’s Luke Ellis won the 200 backstroke and 200 IM, while teammate’s Joshua Brown and Chloe Mudadu added wins in the 1500 and 800, respectively.

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2023 Futures Day 3 – Sacramento: Pair of Sandpipers Swim Under OT Cut in 400 Free

Sandpipers of Nevada teammates Luke Ellis and Joshua Brown nabbed the top two spots in the men’s 400 free, both swimming under the OT cut time of 3:55.59.

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2023 Futures Day 2 – Sacramento: NC State Commit Hebert Adds 100 Free Win to Day 1’s 200

After tying in the 200 free on day 1, Madeleine Hebert of Team Rebel Aquatics took the win, alone this time, in the 100 free, setting a new personal best.

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2023 Futures Day 1- Sacramento: Host Team DART sees New 1 Breast OT cut for Tom Higdon

Day 1 saw Tom Higdon winning the 100 breast in 1:02.05, getting under the Olympic Trials cut and qualifying him for his second Olympic Trials meet.

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All The Links You Need For 2023 USA Swimming Futures Championships

Click here to find all the links you need for the 2023 USA Swimming Futures Championships that run from July 26 to 29, 2023.

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2023 U.S. World Trials: Swims You Might Have Missed On Night 3

Mason Laur won the men’s 400 IM ‘C’ final in a time that would have been fifth in the ‘A’ final. See all the swims you might have missed on night 3 here.

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2023 U.S. Trials: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

Abbey Weitzeil (pictured) notched a lifetime best 52.92 in prelims to lead the way into finals in a crowded women’s 100 free field on Day 1 of U.S. Trials.

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2023 U.S. Trials: Day 1 Distance Session Live Recap

Day 1’s distance session has timed finals of women’s 800 & men’s 1500 free. In the latter, Luka Mijatovic aims to wipe the longest standing NAG off the books.

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2023 U.S. World Trials Previews: A Frenzy Behind Finke in Men’s 1500 Free

American record holder and 2022 World Championships silver medalist Bobby Finke is the favorite to win. Second place is still very much up for grabs.

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U.S. Finalizes Open Water World Championship Team At World Cup In Italy

Mariah Denigan and Joey Tepper punched their tickets to the World Championships as the top American finishers at the Open Water World Cup in Golfo Aranci.

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USA Swimming Names 2023-2024 National Team; Sending 12 to World Cup in Italy

Katie Grimes was one of twelve swimmers to be named to the 2023-2024 US Open Water National Team after placing top 6 in the 10K in Sarasota.

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Competitor Coach of the Month: Ron Aitken

The Sandpipers of Nevada head coach led his swimmers to a number of standout performances over the month at the Swim Meet of Champions and Open Water Nats.

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