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Cal Recruit Ryan Erisman Clocks Career Best 8:01 800 FR to Close out Huntsville Futures

The Cal recruit swam an 8:01.65, taking down his previous best of 8:04.82 in the event. That swim makes Erisman the #21 American in the event this year.

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15yo Rylee Erisman Cracks 1:00 in the 100 FL for the First Time on Day 3 of Huntsville Futures

Day 3 of the Futures Championships in Huntsville kept pace with the first couple days, showcasing a lot of great swimming.

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17-Year-Olds Ethan Ekk and Ryan Erisman Clock 1:49.5 200 Frees on Day 1 of Huntsville Futures

The men’s 200 free saw Area Tallahassee Aquatic Club 17-year-old Ethan Ekk and Laker Swim 17-year-old Ryan Erisman battle it out.

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Day 3 Atlanta Classic Prelims Scratches: Dressel’s Still On 200 Free Heat Sheets with 100 Fly

After skipping the 100 breast yesterday, Caeleb Dressel is again spotted in both the 200 free and 100 fly on’s Friday prelims heat hseet. Will he swim both?

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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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2023-24 NCAA Recap, Week 2: The Early Returns for Mid-Major & D3 Transfers to Power 5 Teams

2023 D3 Swimmer of the Year Tanner Filion (pictured) transferred to Notre Dame this season and logged a personal best at his first meet of the season.

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Ranking The 2023 Women’s NCAA Recruiting Classes: #1-4

Bella Sims headlines an absolutely loaded recruiting class for the Florida women, landing them the top spot in our rankings.

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USA Swimming Announces 2023-24 Junior National Team Roster

The 74-member roster includes youngster Luka Mijatovic, who is coming off a standout summer that saw him set numerous NAG records for 13-14 boys.

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World Junior Champion Lynsey Bowen, #9 In Class of 2025, Commits To Florida

Bowen is one of the top distance freestylers in the class, with an NCAA scoring-worthy time already on her resume in the 500 free.

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2024 College Swimming Previews: #9 Florida Women Welcome Bella Sims, Isabel Ivey to Crew

With top recruit Bella Sims coming to Gainesville along with former top recruit Isabel Ivey, the stars seem to be aligning for Nesty’s crew this season.

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2023 Futures – Ocala: Owen Ekk Hits 1:53.15 200 FR To Move To 4th All-Time For 13-14s

The Futures Championships kicked off tonight with the 200 free, 100 breast, 200 fly, men’s 1500 free, and women’s 800 free.

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2023 U.S. Trials Previews: Ledecky, Grimes Miles Ahead of the Field In Women’s 1500 Free

Katie Ledecky is in a class of her own in the women’s 1500, and until someone rises to challenge her, she’ll continue to be in her own category.

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2023 U.S. World Trials Preview: Ledecky Set for Sixth-Straight World Berth in W. 800 FR

Since winning gold at the 2012 Olympics at just 15 years old, Ledecky has won the 800 free at all five editions of the LC World Championships since then.

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2023 U.S Trials Previews: Behind Ledecky, Race For Second Heats Up In Women’s 400 Free

While Ledecky eyes her U.S. Open record in the 400 free, the race for second is tighter than ever, filled with both veterans and fast-rising juniors.

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2023 U.S. World Trials Previews: Katie Grimes Eyes American Record in Women’s 400 IM

17-year-old Katie Grimes, the defending World Championships silver medalist, is knocking on the door of the oldest women’s American record left standing.

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