Paige McKenna

arena Swim of the Week: Audrey Derivaux Hits 15:45 Mile To Rank #5 All-Time In 15-16 Age Group

Derivaux dropped more than 20 seconds off her personal best to move into 5th all-time in the 15-16 age group while also hitting a notable time in the 1000.

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2026 College Swimming Previews: #12 Wisconsin Women Dealing With Major Loss of Phoebe Bacon

Hailey Tierney will be crucial in helping the Wisconsin Badgers score points at this year’s NCAA Championships as they deal with the loss of Phoebe Bacon.

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2025 U.S. World Trials Previews: Ledecky Poised To Extend Her 1500 Freestyle Reign

World record holder Katie Ledecky enters the upcoming World Championship Trials in Indianapolis as the clear favorite to win the women’s 1500 freestyle.

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Women’s Recruit Ranks: Individual Scoring For All Classes Through 2025 NCAAs

Gretchen Walsh and Claire Curzan lead their respective high school classes in career scoring coming out of the 2025 NCAA Championships.

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Revisiting NCAA Recruit Rankings: Women’s High School Class of 2021

Gretchen Walsh scored 231 out of a possible 240 individual points during her NCAA career, and was also a perfect 16-for-16 in NCAA relays.

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2025 Women’s Division I NCAA Championships: Swims You Might Have Missed On Night 4

Gena Jorgenson swam the 6th fastest time of the 1650 freestyle and swam out of the afternoon heats as she was the #13 seed.

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2025 W. NCAA Previews: Battle of the Freshmen in the 1650

The women’s mile has a lot of talent returning from last year, buta pair of freshman are battling for the top of the podium including UVA’s Katie Grimes.

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2025 Women’s Big Ten Championships: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

The final night of the 2025 Women’s Big Ten Championship features the 1650 free, 200 back, 100 free, 200 breast, 200 fly, platform diving, and 400 free relay.

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2025 Women’s Big Ten Fan Guide: Indiana Eyeing Back-to-Back Titles Amid USC and UCLA Additions

Last season saw Indiana snap Ohio State’s 4-year win streak by just half a point, while Michigan was 3rd again.

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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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