Ryan Hoffer

2024 Men’s NCAAs: Florida’s Josh Liendo and ASU’s Leon Marchand Claim 3-for-3 Title Sweeps

As Leon Marchand sealed another 3-for-3 title sweep, Josh Liendo joins Caeleb Dressel and Ryan Hoffer in the 50 free/100 fly/100 free triple crown club.

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Chris Guiliano Cracks ACC Record in Yards 100 FR Again with 40.62; #3 Performer All-Time

After breaking the ACC record in the men’s 100 free in prelims this morning with a 40.84, Guiliano claimed victory in tonight’s final, throwing down a 40.62. 

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City of Scottsdale Will Return To Court In Swim Neptune Case Over Pool Use

Having entered an agreement with Scottsdale Aquatic Club after denying Swim Neptune, the City of Scottsdale may have violated its own policies.

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A Look at Which Notable Athletes and Coaches Retired in 2023

In the pre-Olympic year, retirement can be a difficult decision for athletes and coaches. However, there were still many notable retirements in 2023.

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Ranking The Top 10 Swims From The 2023 Winter Junior Championships

Several National Age Group (NAG) records highlighted the 2023 Winter Junior Championships, including the 49.53 100 backstroke by 15-year-old Charlotte Crush.

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Maximus Williamson Clocks 41.92 100 Free, Ranks #6 All-Time In U.S. 17-18 Age Group

Williamson is the third high schooler to break 42 seconds in the 100 free, after Ryan Hoffer and Kaii Winler did so in the past.

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Chaparral Girls Seek 10th Straight Arizona High School State Title (Meet Preview)

The Arizona Interscholastic Association High School Swimming & Diving State Championships are on the docket this weekend from the Skyline Aquatic Center.

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Jack Alexy, Jordan Crooks Join Elite Sub-41 Club In 100 Free Prelims At NCAAs

Jack Alexy moved to #6 all-time in the men’s 100 freestyle after dropping a 40.88 in the prelims at the NCAA Championships.

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Kaii Winkler Blasts 41.96 100 FR To Become First 15-16 Year-Old To Break 42 Seconds

16-year-old Kaii Winkler became the first in his age group to break the 42-second barrier in the 100 free with a final time of 41.96.

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Reina Liu, New WAVE Boys Lower LSC Records At North Carolina Age Group Championships

Greensboro YMCA’s Reina Liu stole the show by resetting three LSC records and launching up the all-time rankings in the girls’ 11-12 age group.

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2023 SEC Championships: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

Tennessee sophomore Jordan Crooks will vie for a repeat title in the men’s 50 free on the first full day of action at the SEC Championships.

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SwimSwam Breakdown: Texas/NC State, Russia/Belarus in Asian Games, & 24 Trials Picks

We discuss the Texas/NC State dual meet, Russia and Belarus swimming in the 2023 Asian Games, and SwimSwam’s wild 2024 Olympic Trials predictions

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Ryan Hoffer, the #2 Pick in the 2021 ISL Rookie Draft, Retires from Swimming

Ryan Hoffer, a 7-time NCAA event champion at Cal, has moved on to a career in medical sales after retiring from swimming following the 2021 ISL season.

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Charting Sub-20 Boys’ 50 Freestyles at Winter Juniors

Palo Alto’s Ethan Harrington had the fastest 50 free at 2022 Winter Juniors, leading the 36 sub-20 second swims swum across both the East and West meets.

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7 Men Have Been Sub-19 in the 50 Free Mid-Season, a New Record (By a Lot)

Jordan Crooks (above) is one of 6 men who have been sub-19 seconds in the 50 free already in the fall semester of NCAA swimming.

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