Lynsey Bowen

Top 20 NCAA Swimming Recruits In The Girls’ High School Class of 2025

Alex Shackell is the undisputed top recruit in the girls’ class of 2025, leading a lethal triple threat for Cal with Teagan O’Dell and Claire Weinstein.

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Competitor Coach of the Month: Chris Plumb

Plumb put Carmel swimmers Alex Shackell (pictured) and Aaron Shackell on the U.S. Olympic team, earning him a spot on the American coaching staff in Paris.

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University of Florida Gains Canadian Olympic Trials Finalist Laila Oravsky (2025)

With another year still left to go, Oravsky’s converted SCM 800 free and 1500 free times would have ranked 3rd this season for the Florida Gators.

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Battle for Second Brewing Behind Ledecky in the 800 Free

With Katie Ledecky almost a lock to secure her 4th straight Olympic berth in the 800 freestyle, there’s a battle brewing for the second spot on the roster.

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Kayla Han, Luke Whitlock Open Indianapolis Spring Cup With Distance Free Wins

Whitlock swam a best time by 0.15 seconds to win the event to open the meet in Indianapolis. Gwen Woodbury of Ohio State picked up an Olympic Trials cut.

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Lilly King Puts Up Season Best 2:23.27 200 Breast on Day 1 of Indy Sectionals

One of the most exciting races of the night came in the women’s 200 breast final, where Indiana training partners Lilly King and Kotryna Teterevkova went 1-2.

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Shackell and Bowen Shatter Records As Carmel Girls Claim 38th Consecutive IHSAA Title

Alex Shackell, Lynsey Bowen, and Lily Christianson shattered state records at today’s IHSAA championship meet. Carmel won their 38th straight title.

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Alex Shackell Posts 50.57 State Record In 100 Fly During IHSAA Prelims (Full Recap)

Alex Shackell broke the state record in the 100 fly to open up the 2024 IHSAA Girls State Championship. Carmel has won the past 37-straight state titles.

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2024 Girls IHSAA State Championship: Carmel Looking to Extend Record Win Streak to 38

Carmel High School has been historically dominant in the IHSAA, having won 37-straight girls state titles.

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2023 Swammy Awards: High School Teams of the Year – Carmel (IN) Girls and Keller (TX) Boys

Alex Shackell led the Carmel girls swimming team to their 37th Indiana state title in a row earlier this year — a national record in any sport.

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2023 Swammy Awards: U.S. Club Coach Of The Year – Chris Plumb

Chris Plumb of Carmel Swim Club has been named the recipient of the 2023 Swammy Award for US Club Coach of the Year.

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Carmel Swim Club (Girls & Combined), Bolles (Boys) Win 2023 Winter Juniors East Titles

The Carmel Swim Club won the combined title at the 2023 Speedo Winter Junior Championships – East meet, with the girls winning a 3rd-straigh title.

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2023 Winter Juniors – East: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

Thomas Heilman will enter the water tonight as the top seed in the 200 butterfly, and he’s slated to swim the 100 freestyle final shortly before.

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2023 Winter Juniors – East: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

After destroying the 15-16 NAG record in the 100 backstroke yesterday, Charlotte Crush will contest the 100 fly/100 back double tonight.

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2023 Winter Juniors – East: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

This morning’s prelims session will feature heats of the 400 IM, 100 fly, 200 free, 100 breast, and 100 back. 

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