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18-Year Old Torri Huske Swims 53.4 in 100 LCM Free to Lift Olympic Profile

18-year old Torri Huske is now the 5th-best American woman in the 100 meter free during the Olympic Trials qualifying period.

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Claire Curzan Edges Torri Huske in 100m Free Prelims, 55.2 to 55.5, in Cary

The first of several highly anticipated showdowns between Olympic hopefuls Claire Curzan and Torri Huske happened this morning in the 100 free prelims.

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Curzan Wins 3 More, Baylor Nelson Swims 1:44.4 200 IM on Final Day at Cary

Curzan opened up the finals session with a 47.32 to win the women’s 100 free.

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Cary Sectionals Day 2: More Curzan NAGs, Baylor Nelson Rips 1:56.01 200 Breast

The swim was earth shattering for Nelson, as he entered the meet with a personal best of 2:03.43, which he established in August of 2020.

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Curzan’s NAG, Huge 400 IMs from Hook and Nelson on Day 1 of Cary SCY Sectionals

Charlotte Hook, a TAC 17-year-old, clocked a new personal best in the 400 IM, winning the event in 4:06.43.

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Gretchen Walsh Posts 57.43 100 Meter Fly at Dynamo LC Meet in Georgia

18-year-old Gretchen Walsh is now tied with fellow U.S. National Team member Kate Douglass for #7 in the world in the 100 meter fly this season.

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Curzan’s Nat. HS Record, Top Recruits Boone, Ivan Highlight NCHSAA 4A Champs

The NCHSAA 4A Championships saw a fast swims, including a National HS Record from Claire Curzan and top times from seniors Garrett Boone and Teresa Ivan.

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National Teamers Curzan & Hook Combine for 3 Wins on Sat. at TAC Polar Plunge

Charlotte Hook (above) won the 100 fly and 100 back on Saturday in Cary, while fellow US National Teamer Claire Curzan topped the 200 free field.

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Michael Cotter Hits 4:23.5 500 FR at TAC Polar Plunge; Curzan Goes Best in 500

The TAC Titans are hosting the Polar Plunge, though the hefty majority of top swimmers racing here are their own, including NAG record-holder Claire Curzan. 

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Top Seeded Conger and Winnett Scratch Richmond Friday Morning Prelims

There were a total of 21 scratches for day 2 of the 2021 Pro Swim Series in Richmond, with multiple top seeds opting-out of their races.

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USA Swimming Adds 15 to 2020-2021 National Junior Team Roster

Sam Hoover is one of 12 male swimmers who have been newly-added to the USA Swimming National Junior Team for 2020-2021.

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19.9 Sprinter Drew Salls Makes Verbal Commitment to NC State for 2022-23

Quickly-improving sprinter Drew Salls from Bolles School Sharks has made a verbal commitment to the Wolfpack for 2022-23 and beyond.

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2020 Swammy Awards: U.S. Club Coach of the Year – Bruce Marchionda, TAC Titans

Bruce Marchionda’s TAC Titans had six different swimmers make our top 20 recruit rankings this spring, while winning the 18&Under Winter Championships.

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Curzan Closes Out TAC Blizzard Blitz With 1:49 200 Back, #2 in 15-16 Age Group

And since Regan Smith jumped straight from 1:50 to 1:48, Curzan technically becomes the first 16 year-old girl ever to swim a 1:49 in the 200 back.

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Claire Curzan Goes 50.18 to Nab 100 Back NAG at TAC Titans Blizzard Blitz Day 3

Claire Curzan continued the torrid pace she’s been on this year, racking up yet another National Age Group record with a 50.18 in the 100 back tonight

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