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• Kentucky Secures Verbal Commitment from FHSAA 4A Champion Arianna Wertheim (2025)

  12-11-2024 23:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By Casey Murphy on SwimSwam
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  Butterfly specialist Arianna Wertheim will head to the University of Kentucky in the fall of 2025 to study and continue her swimming career with the Wi
  
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• Daily Swim Coach Workout #972

  13-11-2024 23:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By Dan Dingman on SwimSwam
  SwimSwam’s daily swimming workout series is a collection of workouts written by coaches from a variety of backgrounds. All daily swimming workouts have been written using Commit Swimming. The workouts themselves are not indicative of SwimSwam’s or Commit’s views on training. They strictly reflect the opinions of the author swim coach.Workout ContextPurpose:  Race Specificity
  Target age group:  13-14 years old, 15-18 years old, 19-22 years ol
  
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• Mark Faber Takes Over As Head Of Belgian Swimming

  13-11-2024 22:15 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  As the coaching carousel continues to turn post-2024 Olympic Games, since September of this year, Mark Faber made the move from the Netherlands to the nation of Belgium.
  51-year-old Faber left his role as head of the High-Performance Center in Amsterdam and will continue as technical director of the Flemish Swimming Federation.
  The news breaks on the heels of the fact that Aussie coach Peter Bishop has taken over the top post at the Royal Dutch Swimming Federation
  
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• The Last Ever? November 13 Marks National Signing Day For High Schoolers In Class of 25

  13-11-2024 22:06 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  For every sport other than basketball and football, Wednesday, November 13 marks the initial signing date for prospective student-athletes signing in 2024-25 for the purpose of college enrollment in 2025-26.
  This year’s date could mark the last “national signing day,” at least officially, ever, given the imminent changes coming to the NCAA in the aftermath of the House settlement.
  Given those changes, the NCAA announced in October that it is remo
  
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• The Best Items Up for Grabs at the 2024 Golden Goggles Auction

  13-11-2024 21:55 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  The 2024 Golden Goggles Awards auction is live with exactly 500 items up for bidding at the sport’s annual award show. The money earned from the auction helps to cover the cost of the annual gala, with leftover money going to the USA Swimming Foundation.Bid on the items here.This year’s batch lacks some of the “you can only get this experience here” that the auction has had in the last few seasons like cooking with an athlete or being a &l
  
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• Fitter & Faster Launches College Prep Zoom Courses For Swimmers & Families In Recruit Process

  13-11-2024 19:25 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam Partner Content on SwimSwam
  Courtesy of Fitter and Faster, a SwimSwam partner.
  Fitter & Faster, known for its commitment to developing swimmers and supporting the swimming community, has introduced a new set of College Preparation Zoom Courses. These sessions, tailored for swimmers in grades 8-12 who aim to swim in college, are designed to give families the tools they need to navigate the often complex recruiting process.
  Unlike traditional recruiting services that can act as &ld
  
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• Duke Women Secure “A” Cut, Northwestern Men Sweep Dual Meet

  13-11-2024 19:25 via swimswam.com
  
  By Will Baxley on SwimSwam
  Duke vs NorthwesternNovember 8-9, 2024
  Taishoff Aquatic Pavilion, Durham, NC
  SCY (yards)
  Results on Meet Mobile: “24-25 Duke vs Northwestern”
  Team ScoresMen: Northwestern (unranked) 222.5, Duke (unranked) 107.5
  Women: Duke (#16) 194, Northwestern (#25) 137Northwestern’s men’s team went undefeated in swimming events against Duke while the female Blue Devils came out on top with a 400 medley relay A cut this weekend in Durham.
  Women’s Meet R
  
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• Ponte Vedra Girls Four-Peat, Nease Boys Make It Three In A Row At FHSAA 3A Championships

  13-11-2024 16:24 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  2024 FHSAA 3A STATE CHAMPIONSHIPSNovember 9, 2024
  Florida Aquatics Swim & Training (FAST), Ocala, Florida
  SCY (25 yards)
  Full Meet Results (PDF)The Ponte Vedra High School girls rolled to a fourth straight Florida High School 3A state title on Saturday while the Allen D. Nease High School were dominant in winning their third title in a row.
  GIRLS RECAP
  Spearheading the attack for Ponte Vedra in the girls’ meet was senior Penny Zarczynski, who set a
  
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• Summer Jr Qualifier Aya Ferguson Sends Verbal To Northwestern University for Fall of 2026

  13-11-2024 15:08 via swimswam.com
  
  By Claire Wong on SwimSwam
  Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
  Aya Ferguson, a sprint freestyler from San Diego, California, has announced her verbal commitment to swim at Northwestern University beginning in the fa
  
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• Chalmers’ Coach Peter Bishop Takes Over As Head Coach of Dutch Swim Team

  13-11-2024 15:08 via swimswam.com
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  Australian swim coach Peter Bishop, most famous as the coach of Kyle Chalmers up until a few months before the Olympic Games, will leave his role as the South Australian Sports Institute to become the head coach of the Royal Dutch Swimming Federation, Swimming Australia and KNZB announced jointly on Wednesday.
  The 55-year-old Bishop will pair with Patrick Pearson, who recently had his contract extended until 2028 as the head coach of the High Performanc
  
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• NCAA Champ Zalan Sarkany Hoping to Podium at Home SC World Champs, Loving Team at Indiana

  13-11-2024 15:05 via swimswam.com
  
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwamWhile filming with the Indiana swim team, SwimSwam caught up with 2024 NCAA Champion in the 1,650, Zalan Sarkany, who transferred to IU this year from Arizona State.
  Sarkany makes it clear that while IU’s midseason competition is coming up at Ohio State next week, he is focused more on a few weeks from now when the Short Course World Championships will be held in his home city of Budapest. Being such a special meet, the Hungarian is hoping to make a podium or t
  
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• Make a Splash with SwimTopia’s New Diving Support Features!

  13-11-2024 15:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam Partner Content on SwimSwam
  Courtesy of SwimTopia, a SwimSwam partner.
  Calling all diving teams! SwimTopia is proud to present the company’s latest feature release: diving support. With this new offering, effortlessly manage dive events in the same interface as your swim events, track scores, and keep your divers’ records up to date. Whether you’re seeding, scoring, or updating results in Meet Maestro, SwimTopia has you covered. Learn more about SwimTopia’s di
  
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• Caitlin Leverenz Smith Elected, Katie Meili Re-Elected to USA Swimming Board of Directors

  13-11-2024 14:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  U.S. Olympic swimmers Katie Meili and Caitlin Leverenz Smith have both been elected as 10-year athlete members to the USA Swimming Board of Directors. The two were elected to their positions by the Team USA Athletes Commission (formerly the USOPC Athletes’ Advisory Council) after self nomination.
  They take over the spots previously held by Anthony Ervin and Ashley Twichell, whose terms both expired this year.
  New rules instituted by the USOPC requ
  
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• Colorado Time Systems Launches the Innovative Infinity Pro Start System

  13-11-2024 13:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam Partner Content on SwimSwam
  Courtesy of Colorado Time Systems, a SwimSwam partner since 2014.
  Colorado Time Systems (CTS), a leader in aquatic timing and scoring solutions, is proud to announce the launch of their latest innovation: the Infinity Pro Start System. This cutting-edge product is designed to enhance the competitive swimming experience with superior technology and user-focused functionality.
  The Infinity Pro Start System represents a significant leap forward in start syste
  
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• SEC Names Vincent, Alcantara & Van Renen Swimmers of the Week

  13-11-2024 11:43 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: SEC Sports
  Men’s Co-Swimmers of the Week: Leonardo Alcantara, Alabama and Ruard van Renen, Georgia
  Alabama’s Leonardo Alcantara, a sophomore from Belo Horizonte, Brazil, swept the distance freestyle events in the win over No. 19 LSU and No. 22 Florida State. Alcantara touched the wall first in the 500 free with an NCAA B-cut time of 4:17.71, the ninth fastest time in the nation, and in the 1000 free with a time of 8:53.81, the 12th fastest time in th
  
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• Diehl, Shackley & Stadden Named ACC Swimmers of the Week

  13-11-2024 11:33 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: The ACC
  CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – In the seventh set of weekly honors for the 2024 Atlantic Coast Conference Swimming & Diving season, NC State’s Daniel Diehl was named the ACC Men’s Swimmer of the Week, while California’s Joshua Thai earned ACC Men’s Diver of the Week honors. NC State’s Leah Shackley and California’s Isabelle Stadden shared ACC Women’s Co-Swimmers of the Week honors wh
  
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• Rice’s Hayon, Portello Collect AAC Weekly Swimmer of the Week Honors

  13-11-2024 10:36 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: American Athletic Conference
  IRVING, Texas – The American Athletic Conference has announced the winners of the league’s weekly swimming and diving awards.
  SWIMMING ATHLETE OF THE WEEKArielle Hayon, Senior, RiceHayon won two events against SMU on November 9, including the 100-yard butterfly in a time of 53.79, the top time in the conference this season. She also won the 200 butterfly in a time of 2:00.44.
  FRESHMAN SWIMMING ATHLETE OF THE WEEKAva
  
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• Washington State’s Revitt, Lundgren Named Mountain West Swimmers of the Week

  13-11-2024 09:27 via swimswam.com
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: WSU Athletics
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (November 12, 2024) – Washington State swimmers Emily Lundgren and Darcy Revitt each picked up Mountain West Conference Swimmer of the Week honors, the conference office announced Tuesday.
  Lundgren was named the MWC Swimmer of the Week while Revitt was named the Freshman of the Week for the second time this season. Revitt was named both the Swimmer of the Week and Freshman of the Week in Octobe
  
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• Minna Abraham Clocks NCAA-Leading 1:42.01 200 Free as USC Beats Arizona in Dual Meet

  13-11-2024 04:36 via swimswam.com
  
  By Spencer Penland on SwimSwam
  USC vs ARIZONA (MEN’S & WOMEN’S DUAL)Friday, November 8, 2024
  Uytengsu Aquatics Center, Los Angeles, CA
  SCY (25 Yards)
  RESULTSTEAM SCORES
  WOMENUSC – 193
  Arizona – 107MENUSC – 169.5
  Arizona – 130.5USC hosted Arizona for a men’s and women’s dual meet at the Uytengsu Aquatics Center in Los Angeles. The Trojans beat the Wildcats handily in the women’s meet, while USC won in a much closer affair in the men’
  
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• Anna Shnowske (16) Breaks 50 in the 100 Yard Free for the First Time to Close Commonwealth Cup

  13-11-2024 03:18 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  2024 Commonwealth CupNovember 8-10, 2024
  SwimRVA-CSAC, Richmond, Virginia
  Short Course Yards, Prelims/Finals
  Results on Meet Mobile: “2024 Commonwealth Cup”Thomas Heilman very-nearly broke an age group record on Saturday at the 2024 Commonwealth Cup but sat out the final day of competition, but Emerson Callis of Quest Swimming finished out her meet with another win on the final day of competition to still bring some star power to Sunday’s racing.
  Cal
  
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• 2024 NCAA D3 Champion Crow Thorsen Shines In Emory Invite

  13-11-2024 01:47 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  2024 Emory InviteAtlanta, GA
  November 8-9, 2024
  ResultsEmory led the way as they hosted a two-day invite this past weekend. Highlighting competition was NCAA Champion Crow Thorsen.
  Thorsen was a 3x individual NCAA All-American this past season, winning the Division III title in the 400 IM, finishing 6th in the 500 free, and 8th in the 200 fly. He came away with numerous event wins this weekend, including a 3:53.55 in the 400 IM, about two seconds off his winning time
  
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• Princeton Picks Up Verbal Commitment from #12 Peter Vu for 2026-27

  13-11-2024 00:56 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anne Lepesant on SwimSwam
  Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
  Peter Vu, who hails from Fountain Valley, California, has announced his verbal commitment to the application process* at Princeton University for the
  
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• High School All-American Soren Koschmann to Swim for Cornell Next Fall (2025)

  12-11-2024 23:25 via swimswam.com
  
  By Charlotte Wells on SwimSwam
  Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
  Soren Koschmann, a three-time high school All-American swimmer, will head east next fall to swim for Cornell University beginning the 2025-2026
  
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• Michigan Cruises Past Oakland, Golden Grizzlies Rebound v. GVSU

  12-11-2024 23:10 via swimswam.com
  By Charlotte Wells on SwimSwam
  Michigan VS. OaklandNovember 8, 2024
  Ann Arbor, MI
  25 yards (SCY)
  ResultsOakland VS. Grand ValleyNovember 9, 2024
  Rochester Hills, MI
  25 yards (SCY)
  ResultsIt was an action-packed weekend for the swimming and diving teams in Michigan, with the University of Michigan leading the charge as they secured two decisive victories over Oakland University on Friday.
  The Wolverines prevailed 202-92 on both sides, sweeping all 32 events and dealing definitive losses to their
  
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• 2024-25 NCAA Women’s Power Rankings: November Edition

  12-11-2024 21:55 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sophie Kaufman on SwimSwam
  As in previous years, SwimSwam’s Power Rankings are somewhere between the CSCAA-style dual meet rankings and a pure prediction of NCAA finish order. SwimSwam’s rankings take into account how a team looks at the moment, while keeping the end of the season in mind through things like a team’s previous trajectory and NCAA scoring potential. These rankings are by nature subjective, and a jumping-off point for discussion. If you disagree with any team&r
  
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• Erisman Siblings Shine As Riverview Girls, Braddock Boys Claim FHSAA 4A State Titles

  12-11-2024 21:27 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  2024 FHSAA 4A State ChampionshipsNovember 9, 2024
  Florida Aquatics Swim & Training (FAST), Ocala, Florida
  SCY (25 yards)
  Full Meet Results (PDF)Rylee Erisman stole the show on Saturday at the FHSAA 4A State Championships in Ocala, Florida, delivering a pair of record-setting performances for Windermere High School.
  Her older brother Ryan Erisman was among the top standouts on the boys’ side, and both swimmers helped propel Windermere High
  
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• Wyoming Adds CIF State Finalist Ella Lesnever For 2025

  12-11-2024 20:05 via swimswam.com
  
  By Casey Murphy on SwimSwam
  Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
  Sprint specialist Ella Lesnever has committed to continuing her studies and swimming career at the University of Wyoming starting in the fall of 2025.
  
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• 2024 Florida High School 2A Roundup: Regions Highlights & State Qualifiers

  12-11-2024 18:31 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  2024 FHSAA 2A REGION CHAMPIONSHIPSNovember 4-9, 2024
  All Regions Sites
  All Results
  State Qualifiers (Psych Sheet)Florida’s 2A schools competed across four Region Championships last week, with the top performers earning qualification into the State Championships on Saturday, Nov. 16.2A Region 1 Results
  2A Region 2 Results
  2A Region 3 Results
  2A Region 4 ResultsMater Lakes Academy was the lone school to sweep their region meet, doing so in Region 4 with the bo
  
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• Catalina Foothills Girls, Desert Mountain Boys Win Division II AIA State Championships

  12-11-2024 17:39 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sophie Kaufman on SwimSwam
  AIA Division II Championships
  November 7-9, 2024
  Skyline Aquatic Center — Mesa, AZ
  25 Yards (SCY)
  Girls’ Full Results
  Boys’ Full ResultsGirls’ MeetThe Catalina Foothills girls won the program’s 13th state championship in the last 24 years. Catalina Foothills and Desert Mountain separated themselves from the other Division II programs with their depth. It was a race between the two programs for the overall trophy and at the end of the me
  
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• Becky Rentz and Elizabeth Nawrocki Win Twice To Help Rosary Win The 2024 MCAC Varsity Title

  12-11-2024 16:10 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sophie Kaufman on SwimSwam
  MCAC Swimming and Diving Championships
  Oct. 25-28, 2024
  Wilmette, IL
  25 Yards (SCY)
  Full Results: “MCAC Swimming and Diving Championships” on MeetMobileVarsity Top 5 Final Results:
  Rosary High School — 381
  Loyola Academy — 339
  Benet Academy — 302
  Saint Ignatius College Prep — 300
  Fenwick High School — 275Rosary High School won the varsity Metro Catholic Aquatic Conference title, earning 381 points to beat Loyola Academy&rsqu
  
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