Mark Szaranek

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Full Name:	Mark Szaranek
Nationality:	Great Britain
Status:	Active

Mark Szaranek is a versatile Scottish swimmer. After training under his father, John, at Carnegie Swimming Club, Szaranek opted to move to the U.S. to continue his career at the University of Florida. International Career Szaranek has raced to many Scottish National titles and broken British Junior and Scottish Age Group records. He was a member of the Great Britain squad at the 2013 European Junior Championships where he won a silver medal as a member of the 400 meter freestyle relay and a bronze in the 200 meter IM. University of Florida As the 14th ranked recruit in 2014, Szaranek chose the University of Florida over Michigan and Virginia Tech. He had originally made a verbal commitment to the Wolverines but changed his mind, stating Florida was a better fit for him. 2014-2015 In his rookie season as a Gator, Szaranek picked up three All-America honors. At the NCAA Championships he placed 7th in the 400 yard IM and 10th in the 200 yard IM and 800 yard freestyle relay. He was also placed on the SEC All-Freshman team and second-Team All-SEC. 2015-2016 As a sophomore, Szaranek picked up his first medals at the NCAA Championships. He helped Florida to bronze medals in the 400 and 800 …

Olympic Champion Ryan Lochte Returns to Training with Florida Gators

Olympic champion Ryan Lochte will return to Gainesville on his comeback trail.

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Check out the 23 athletes named to Swimming Scotland’s Senior Gold Performance Squad.

Max Litchfield Breaks British 400 IM Record In Prelims

Max Litchfield broke his own British record in the 400 IM heats.

2017 Worlds Previews: Big Fins to Be Filled in Men’s 200 IM

Established IM stars like Kosuke Hagino and Chase Kalisz will be among those vying to fill the void left by the absence of the two men who have won the last seven world championships in the 200 IM.

2017 Worlds Previews: Kalisz, Seto on Fire in Men’s 400 IM

Team USA’s Chase Kalisz has been on fire this season, and has a serious shot at challenging Japan’s Kosuke Hagino for gold in the 400 IM at the 2017 FINA World Championships.

Keanna MacInnes Upends Hannah Miley in 200 Fly to Close Scottish Open

In preparation for World Championships in Budapest, Stephen Milne won the 200 free last night competing for Perth City at the 2017 Scottish National Open Championships

Peaty, Scott, Proud, Ulyett, Atkinson Lead British 2017 Worlds Roster

Adam Peaty was one of 5 British swimmers who earned automatic qualifying times at the British Championships.

2017 British Swimming Championships Photo Gallery

2017 BRITISH SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS Tuesday, April 18th – Sunday, April 23rd Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, Sheffield LCM Qualifying Times Analysis (for…

2017 British Swimming C’ships Day 6 Finals Live Recap

One of the prime events of these British Championships, the men’s 200m freestyle, will see reigning world champion James Guy defend his title against Duncan Scott, Mark Szaranek and Max Litchfield, among several other contenders.

Max Litchfield on 200 IM Title: I Work A Lot on my Back Half

Litchfield added the 200 IM title to his resume tonight, as he won the race in a personal best time of 1:58.10.

2017 British Swimming Championships: Day 5 Prelims Recap

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Max Litchfield’s 400 IM British National Record Race Video

Watch how Max Litchfield raced his way to a new British national record in the men’s 400m IM.

2017 British Swimming C’ships Day 3 Finals Live Recap – Duncan Scott 47.90

Max Litchfield takes on a 400m IM field that includes younger brother Joe on day 3 finals of the 2017 British Swimming Championships.

Purdue Men Make Biggest Leap From SwimSwam Predictions At NCAAs

With both NCAA Championships now in the rearview mirror, it’s time for everyone’s favorite game of “hindsight is 20/20.” We look back at our final team predictions to see who over- and underperformed our expectations.

2017 Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

Chase Kalisz and the Georgia Bulldogs hold three of the top four 400 IM seeds heading into tonight’s final, with Kalisz looking to challenge his own American record and reclaim the NCAA throne.