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Carl Bloebaum

What Happened to the Swimmers Who Won Events at Wave I of the 2021 US Olympic Trials?

In 2021, USA Swimming held an unconventional Olympic Trials meet amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, its time to reflect on the impact of that distinct meet.

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

Regan Smith has looked incredible thus far at the Olympic Trials, and can earn her spot in Paris with a world record at risk in the 100 back.

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2024 Trials Day 4 Prelims Overreaction: 2 Fly Swim Off Dreams Dashed and Other Ramblings

I spent much of the morning focused on other news but in between those stories, I jotted down these thoughts, and no this article wasn’t written by Laura Rosado.

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap

After a three-day wait, Caeleb Dressel will make his U.S. Olympic Trials debut this morning in the heats of the men’s 100 freestyle.

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials: Chase Kalisz Scratches 200 Fly (Day 4 Finals Scratches)

After qualifying 7th in prelims, Kalisz scratched the 200 fly. Two swimmers tied for 16th, but can now breathe a sigh of relief.

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Carl Bloebaum and Logan Robinson Tied for 16th in 200 Fly; Swim-Off Avoided (UPDATED)

Carl Bloebaum and Logan Robinson tied for 16th in the men’s 200 butterfly prelims, but Chase Kalisz’s scratch saved them from a swim-off.

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Thomas Heilman Posts Another Season Best With 52.67 100 Fly In Richmond

Heilman swam the 100 fly at 2023 Worlds and has a best time of a 51.19 from 2023 US Summer Nationals. The event is currently led by Dressel this season

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European Juniors Finalist Levente Balogh Commits to Virginia Tech For 2024

Balogh converted best time in the 200 fly would already make the ‘C’ final at the ACC Championships. He primarily specializes in back and fly.

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Joey Tepper Breaks Day-Old Tennessee Record in the 500 Free at Last Chance Meet

For the second time in two days, a different Tennessee swimmer has broke a Team Record that had stood since 2015.

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2024 ACC Championships: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

Several individual NCAA champions will be competing for ACC titles tonight, including reigning 200 fly champ, Aiden Hayes of NC State.

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2024 ACC Championships: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap

Denis Petrashov holds the ACC record in the 100 breast, but he’ll be swimming for his first conference title in this event, starting with prelims.

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25 Men’s Swimmers To Watch at D1 Conference Championships

This is the most wonderful time of the year if you’re a big college swimming fan. You may already have your own list of swimmers to watch, but here’s mine.

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NCAA Champ Youssef Ramadan Rips Season-Best 100 Fly at 2024 Virginia Tech Invitational

Virginia Tech senior Youssef Ramadan set a school record in the 50 back (20.91) leading off the Hokies’ 200 medley relay that broke their pool record.

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2024 College Swimming Previews: #9 VT Men Return All Relay Legs After Best-Ever NCAAs

Youssef Ramadan earned the Hokies’ first-ever individual NCAA title, while the team surged to a program-best 9th place finish last season.

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Carl Bloebaum Staying Put at Virginia Tech After Entering Transfer Portal

The #5-ranked recruit in the class of 2022 initially entered the transfer portal in March, but will remain in Blacksburg with the Virginia Tech Hokies.

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