Natalie Mannion

ASU Splits Dual vs. Stanford as Kharun Rips 1:37.9 200 Fly, Roghair 9:29 1000 Free

The ASU men and Stanford women were victorious in today’s dual meet, with Ilya Kharun, Zalan Sarkany, and Aurora Roghair posting NCAA-leading times.

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Rumors Of These Teams’ Demises Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

Several teams that struggled last year are seeing newfound success and big time drops during the early stages of the 2023-24 NCAA season.

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2023 Texas Invitational: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

Reigning NCAA champ Emma Sticklen blazed a nation-leading 200 fly time of 1:51.50 in prelims, but teammate Kelly Pash could challenge her in tonight’s final.

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2023 Texas Invitational: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap

Texas freshmen Erin Gemmell is slated to face off against USC graduate student Vasilissa Buinaia and USC freshman Minna Abraham in the 100 free on Saturday.

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2023 Texas Invitational: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

USC’s Kaitlyn Dobler will take on Texas’ Anna Elendt in the women’s 100 breaststroke on the third day of the 2023 Texas Invitational in Austin.

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2023 Texas Invitational: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

Kelly Pash comes into the first full night of finals in Austin as the top seed in the women’s 200 IM, having dropped an impressive 1:55.05 morning swim.

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2023 Texas Invitational: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

Luke Hobson, the defending NCAA champion, will take on freshmen stars Krzysztof Chmielewski and Rex Maurer in the 500 free on Thursday in Austin.

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2023 Texas Invitational: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

The USC women have been rolling through early season meets, now they’ll get a chance to show off their relays on Day 1 of the 2023 Texas Invite.

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Stanford Freshman Caroline Bricker Clocks Top NCAA Times in 200 BR/200 FL/400 IM — All PBs

Bricker, the No. 11 recruit in the class of 2023, posted new lifetime bests during wins in the 200 breast (2:07.15), 200 fly (1:54.60), and 400 IM (4:05.51).

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College Swimming Previews: Can The #3 Stanford Women Stay Afloat After Major Losses?

After losing Torri Huske, Claire Curzan, and Taylor Ruck, the Stanford Cardinal women will be a completely different team this NCAA season.

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2023 U.S. Trials Previews: Can Smith Finally Hold Off Bacon/White for a 200 Back Spot?

Phoebe Bacon and Rhyan White beat Regan Smith in the 200 back at both the 2021 Olympic Trials and 2022 Int. Team Trials, but Smith is ready for revenge.

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2023 Mission Viejo Pro Swim Series – Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

This morning’s session will feature heats of the 200 free, 50 breast, 50 fly, 200 back, and 400 IM. 

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2023 Women’s NCAAs: How Did Our Top 20 Recruits Perform As Freshmen?

Top-ranked recruit Claire Curzan had a successful NCAA debut with 51 points for the Cardinal, including a national title victory in the 200 back.

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Overreacting To Day 2 Prelims of the 2023 NCAA Division 1 Women’s Championships

The Stanford women are struggling overall, but their freshman class has been having a great meet highlighted by several best times this morning.

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2023 NCAA Division I Women’s Championship: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

Along with heats of the 500 and 50 freestyles on Day 2 of Women’s NCAAs, Alex Walsh and Kate Douglass will get set for their battle in the 200 IM.

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