Paige McKenna

Wisconsin Snaps Minnesota’s Undefeated Streak as Jacob Johnson Lowers Minnesota 200 Fly Record

Wisconsin swept Minnesota, ending the Golden Gophers’ undefeated streak, as Jacob Johnson lowered his 200 fly school record to highlight Minnesota’s day.

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Speculation: Who Will Take Over for Mike Stephens at Hawaii?

During her five seasons at Wisconsin, Kristy King has seen three of her swimmers (Paige McKenna, Beata Nelson, and Phoebe Bacon) combine for five NCAA titles.

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Young Stars Clash in Battle for 2nd Spot in the 1500 Free

Katie Ledecky’s dominance in the 1500 freestyle leaves little doubt that she’ll return to Paris in the event, the only question remains of who will join her.

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2024 Women’s D1 NCAA Champs: Day 4 Finals Preview

The top three swimmers (G Walsh, K Berkoff, and J Nocentini) each won an event last night and will face off in the 100 free tonight.

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2024 W. NCAA Previews: Breakout Stars Abby McCulloh and Aurora Roghair Lead Packed Mile Field

They’re led by Abby McCulloh, who holds the top time in the NCAA this season with the 15:40.96 she swam at the SEC Championships last month.

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2023-24 NCAA Women’s Power Rankings: Final Edition

Josephine Fuller and the Tennessee Volunteers vaulted up the power rankings after SECs as they aim to hit their taper and take 4th at NCAAs.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 34% Pick 1650 Free As Most Wide Open Event At Women’s NCAAs

Georgia’s Abby McCulloh leads a wide-open field in the 1650 free at the Women’s NCAA Championships, coming off a big PB of 15:40.96 at SECs.

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2024 Women’s Big Ten Championships: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

Saturday’s schedule features finals of the 1650 freestyle, 200 backstroke, 100 free, 200 breaststroke, 200 butterfly, 10m platform diving, and 400 free relay.

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2024 Women’s Big Ten Fan Guide: Veteran Stars Have Ohio State Primed for 5th-Straight Title

The Buckeyes essentially return the entirety of last year’s championship squad, putting them in the driver’s seat as they eye a five-peat.

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University of Wisconsin Adds Freestyler Sarah Larsen to Class of 2029

The addition of Larsen in 2025 will help stent the bleeding from Wisconsin’s future loss of top-performing distance freestylers.

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World Champion Ahmed Hafnaoui Scratches Men’s 800 Free On Day 1 of U.S. Open

The highly-anticipated matchup between Ahmed Hafnaoui and Bobby Finke will have to wait as Hafnaoui as dropped the 800 free on Wednesday at the U.S. Open.

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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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Wisconsin Women Roll, Win 14 of 17 Swimming Events in Double Dual with Michigan and Arizona

Wisconsin hosted Michigan and Arizona for a double dual last weekend at the Soderholm Family Aquatic Center.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 45.4% Think Men’s 100 Breast Is Most Wide Open NCAA Event

Cal’s Liam Bell is among the title contenders in the men’s 100 breast following the graduation of three-time champion Max McHugh.

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SwimSwam’s 2024 Women’s NCAA Pre-Season Champion Picks

It was nearly unanimous among the nine writers contributing to this report that the Virginia women will again sweep the relays at the NCAA Championships.

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