Michael Laitarovsky

NCAA Relay Swimmer Kaden Smesko Transferring to South Carolina For Fifth Year

Smesko swam on Notre Dame’s 200 and 400 medley relays at 2022 NCAAs. He would have been 2nd on the roster in both backstrokes this past season.

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2024 Men’s SEC Fan Guide: Gators Set For 12th Straight Title, 4-Team Battle For 2nd Brewing

Florida is the clear favorite for the SEC title. Behind them Auburn, Texas A&M, Tennessee, and Georgia’s battle for 2nd place may come down to last race.

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No. 3 Florida Returns to Action with Senior Day Sweep of South Carolina

Florida junior Emma Weyant notched a pair of personal bests in the 200 fly (1:58.87) and 200 breast (2:14.64) on Friday after a lengthy break from racing.

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Justin Ress Scratches 100 Back ‘A’ Final On Day 3 of U.S. Open, Andrew Drops 100 Fly

Ress withdrew from the men’s 100 back after qualifying sixth in the prelims, elevating Michael Laitarovsky into tonight’s ‘A’ final.

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South Carolina Women, Tampa Men Put On Dominant Performances On Day 1 of Gamecock Invite

Tampa’s Parker Knollman won the 200 IM and contributed to the pool record-setting 400 medley relay to highlight a standout day for the Spartan men.

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Amy Riordan Sets S. Carolina School Record En Route to Tie With #13 UNC; UNC Men Win by 12

Sophomore Amy Riordan has (likely) qualified for her first NCAA Championship meet after breaking South Carolina’s school record in the 200 free on Friday.

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South Carolina Hosts Border Battle With UNC On Friday

South Carolina swimming & diving will continue dual action this Friday, November 3, hosting a border battle with North Carolina at the Carolina Natatorium.

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South Carolina Heads To The Queen City to Face Royals

South Carolina swimming & diving will continue their season with another road test this Friday, October 20th in Charlotte, N.C., facing off with Queens.

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South Carolina Draws Over 1,000 Fans for Tri Meet with Virginia Tech, Texas A&M

Football was, in part, responsible for the Gamecocks’ record-breaking crowd on Saturday, where 1,026 people filled the Carolina Natatorium.

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Israel Names 14 Pool Swimmers, 5 Open Water Swimmers to 2023 Worlds Roster

Israel’s top swimmer Anastasia Gorbenko was 5th at Worlds last year in the 200 IM, but faces an uphill battle against a loaded field.

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Tess Howley Swims 2:09.44 200 Fly On Night 3 of Charlotte Open

Howley holds a personal best of 2:08.07 but swam a personal best today. She won the B final at 2022 International Team Trials.

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2023 Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

All eyes will be on Leon Marchand on Friday as he takes aim at another record in the 400 IM.

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2023 SEC Championships: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

Mona McSharry came within two-tenths of her 100 breast SEC record in prelims, setting herself up to defend her title in record-breaking fashion.

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2023 SEC Championships: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap

Alabama’s Rhyan White will begin her pursuit of a four-peat in the women’s 100 back on Day 4 of the SEC Championships.

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2023 SEC Champs Preview: Florida Men Eye 11th Straight Title, Race Behind Them Heats Up

A deep Florida team is ready to go hunting for their 11th straight title, while Tennessee, Auburn, Texas A&M, and Alabama are set to lock horns for spots 2-5

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