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• Why Timing Is Everything in Freestyle Breathing

  29-10-2026 12:30 via SwimSwam
  
  By Sanuj Srivastava on SwimSwam
  In freestyle swimming, breathing is often treated as a separate action. Swimmers focus on turning their heads to inhale, but efficient breathing is not just about getting air into the lungs. It is about coordinating the breath with the movement of the arms and the rotation of the body.
  When the timing is right, breathing becomes a natural part of the stroke. When it is wrong, even a swimmer with a strong pull and a powerful kick can struggle to maintain speed, bal
  
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• USA Swimming Announces 38 Athlete Roter for 2026 SC World Championships (Counting Wildcards)

  01-11-2026 03:56 via SwimSwam
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  World Championship TrialsOctober 28-31, 2026
  Westmont, IL — FMC Natatorium
  SCM (25 Meters)
  Meet Central
  Selection Criteria
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live Stream
  RecapsPrelims: Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
  Day 4 Finals Heat Sheet
  Day 3 Roster UpdateThe 2026 U.S. Short Course World Championship Trials are officially over, and we have the official rosters for the 2026 SC World Championships in Beijing.
  The women’s roster came out at
  
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• 16-Year-Old Sauveur Cristofini Crushes French Age Group Record Books in 200, 400 Frees

  01-11-2026 02:21 via SwimSwam
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  20th FRENCH ELITE SHORT COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPSThursday, October 29th – Sunday, November 1st
  Angers, France
  SCM (25m)
  SwimSwam Preview
  Meet Central
  Day 1 Recap | Day 2 Recap
  Live ResultsFrance’s newest phenom Sauveur Cristofini has broken a pair of French Age Records in a single swim on Saturday evening in Angers at the French Short Course Championships.
  Cristofini, who is still 16 until the end of November, swam 1:41.88 for 3rd place in the final of the 200 free. H
  
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• Kate Douglass Breaks 50-Second Mark Once Again In 100 Freestyle, Lowering Own World Record To 49.64

  01-11-2026 01:51 via SwimSwam
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  2026 U.S. Short Course World Championship TrialsOctober 28-31, 2026
  Westmont, IL — FMC Natatorium
  SCM (25 Meters)
  Meet Central
  Selection Criteria
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live Stream
  RecapsPrelims: Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
  Day 4 Finals Heat Sheet
  Day 3 Roster UpdateWOMEN’S 100 FREE – FinalWorld Record: 49.93, Kate Douglass (USA) – 2025
  American Record: 49.93, Kate Douglass – 2025
  U.S. Open Record: 50.19, Kate Douglass (USA
  
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• Luke Hobson Resets Own U.S. Open Record With 1:39.93 200 Freestyle, His 4th Time Sub-1:40

  01-11-2026 01:38 via SwimSwam
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  2026 U.S. Short Course World Championship TrialsOctober 28-31, 2026
  Westmont, IL — FMC Natatorium
  SCM (25 Meters)
  Meet Central
  Selection Criteria
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live Stream
  RecapsPrelims: Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
  Day 4 Finals Heat Sheet
  Day 3 Roster UpdateMEN’S 200 FREE– FinalWorld Record: 1:38.61, Luke Hobson (USA) – 2024
  American Record: 1:38.61, Luke Hobson – 2024
  U.S. Open Record: 1:40.51, Luke Hobson (USA) �
  
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• Claire Curzan Breaks Regan Smith’s American Record, Kaylee McKeown’s US Open Record With 1:57.65 200 Back

  01-11-2026 01:26 via SwimSwam
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  2026 U.S. Short Course World Championship TrialsOctober 28-31, 2026
  Westmont, IL — FMC Natatorium
  SCM (25 Meters)
  Meet Central
  Selection Criteria
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live Stream
  RecapsPrelims: Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
  Day 4 Finals Heat Sheet
  Day 3 Roster UpdateWOMEN’S 200 BACK – FinalWorld Record: 1:57.33, Kaylee McKeown (AUS) – 2025
  American Record: 1:57.86, Regan Smith – 2025
  U.S. Open Record: 1:57.87, Kaylee McKeow
  
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• Claire Weinstein Declining Her 2026 SCM World Championships Spot, Focusing On Training

  01-11-2026 01:18 via SwimSwam
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  2026 U.S. Short Course World Championship TrialsOctober 28-31, 2026
  Westmont, IL — FMC Natatorium
  SCM (25 Meters)
  Meet Central
  Selection Criteria
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live Stream
  RecapsPrelims: Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
  Day 4 Finals Heat Sheet
  Day 3 Roster UpdateWomen’s 800 FREE — FinalWorld Record: 7:54.00, Lani Pallister (AUS) — 2025
  American Record: 7:57.42, Katie Ledecky (USA) — 2022
  U.S. Open Record: 7:57.42, Katie
  
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• Ilya Kharun Lowers Own American Record From Prelims With 21.41 50 Butterfly

  01-11-2026 01:06 via SwimSwam
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  2026 U.S. Short Course World Championship TrialsOctober 28-31, 2026
  Westmont, IL — FMC Natatorium
  SCM (25 Meters)
  Meet Central
  Selection Criteria
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live Stream
  RecapsPrelims: Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
  Day 4 Finals Heat Sheet
  Day 3 Roster UpdateMEN’S 50 FLY– FinalWorld Record: 21.28, Egor Kornev (RUS) – 2026
  American Record: 21.61, Ilya Kharun — 2026
  U.S. Open Record: 21.61, Ilya Kharun (USA) — 2026
  
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• 2026 U.S. Short Course World Championship Trials: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

  31-10-2026 23:30 via SwimSwam
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  2026 U.S. Short Course World Championship TrialsOctober 28-31, 2026
  Westmont, IL — FMC Natatorium
  SCM (25 Meters)
  Meet Central
  Selection Criteria
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live Stream
  RecapsPrelims: Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
  Day 4 Finals Heat Sheet
  Day 3 Roster UpdateIt is the final night of the 2026 U.S. SC World Championship Trials, and there is a lot on the line tonight.
  The men’s roster for Beijing currently sits at 19 swimmer
  
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• Youth Olympics Swimming Altered By Heat: 800 Free Removed, 400s Timed Finals, & Prelims Start Earlier

  31-10-2026 21:49 via SwimSwam
  
  By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam
  After an eight-year absence, the Youth Olympic Games are set to kick off tomorrow, Sunday, November 1, in Dakar, Senegal, and run through Friday, November 6. On the eve of the meet, however, organizers have been forced to make significant changes to the swimming schedule because of the heat.
  In an email to SwimSwam, a World Aquatics official stated that “due to the recently high outdoor temperatures in Dakar, the water temperature in the competition and training poo
  
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• Former Penn Swimmers’ Title IX Lawsuit Regarding Lia Thomas Participation Indefinitely Stayed

  31-10-2026 21:11 via SwimSwam
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  Earlier this week, a federal court indefinitely stayed a decision in the lawsuit brought by three former Penn swimmers regarding the participation of transgender athlete Lia Thomas during the 2021-2022 season.
  The suit was originally filed in February 2025 by three former Penn swimmers, 2022 graduate Grace Estabrook, 2024 graduate Margot Kaczorowski, and 2024 graduate Ellen Holmquist.
  The suit alleged that Penn, Harvard, the Ivy League, and the NCAA had violated Ti
  
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• Claire Curzan on 100 Back World Record: “Very pie in the sky time”

  31-10-2026 20:00 via SwimSwam
  
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
  2026 U.S. Short Course World Championship TrialsOctober 28-31, 2026
  Westmont, IL — FMC Natatorium
  SCM (25 Meters)
  Meet Central
  Selection Criteria
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live Stream
  RecapsPrelims: Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
  Day 3 Prelims Heat Sheet
  Video captured by Barry Revzin.
  We knew the women’s 100 back would be a must-see race coming into this trials meet, and it fully delivered. Virginia’s Claire Curzan came out on top
  
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• World Juniors Qualifier Lori Awad Commits to Swim for Villanova Starting Fall 2027

  31-10-2026 19:33 via SwimSwam
  
  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.
  World Junior Championships qualifier Lori Awad has announced her verbal commitment to swim for Villanova University beginning in the fall of 2027.“I
  
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• 2026 U.S. SC World Championship Trials: Huske Scratches 100 Fly, Ryan Erisman Scratches 200 Free on Final Night

  31-10-2026 18:46 via SwimSwam
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  2026 U.S. Short Course World Championship TrialsOctober 28-31, 2026
  Westmont, IL — FMC Natatorium
  SCM (25 Meters)
  Meet Central
  Selection Criteria
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live Stream
  RecapsPrelims: Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
  Day 4 Finals Heat SheetThe heat sheet is out for the final night of the 2026 United States Short Course World Championship Trials, and there are a few major scratches.
  Torri Huske, who qualified 4th in the ev
  
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• Texas Sweeps South Carolina as Longhorn Freshmen Shine

  31-10-2026 18:18 via SwimSwam
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  Texas vs South CarolinaOctober 30, 2026
  Columbia, South Carolina
  SCY (25 Yards)
  Full Meet Results
  Team ScoresWomen: Texas 223 — South Carolina 77
  Men: Texas 225 — South Carolina 73The Texas Longhorns raced South Carolina on Friday, and Texas came out on top in dominant fashion with both teams bolstered by strong performances from their freshmen.
  Women’s Recap
  The Texas women won every event, including diving including a shared event win with South Carolina in
  
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• Jack Alexy After 100 Free World Record: “Hoping to go even faster in Beijing”

  31-10-2026 18:08 via SwimSwam
  
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
  2026 U.S. Short Course World Championship TrialsOctober 28-31, 2026
  Westmont, IL — FMC Natatorium
  SCM (25 Meters)
  Meet Central
  Selection Criteria
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live Stream
  RecapsPrelims: Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
  Day 3 Prelims Heat Sheet
  Video captured by Barry Revzin.
  Jack Alexy made history last night, breaking the world record in the 100 free (25m) in 44.64. The previous record had been held by both Kyle Chalmers an
  
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• Luke Hobson Breaks Own U.S. Open Record With 1:40.51 200 Freestyle During Prelims

  31-10-2026 17:39 via SwimSwam
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  2026 U.S. Short Course World Championship TrialsOctober 28-31, 2026
  Westmont, IL — FMC Natatorium
  SCM (25 Meters)
  Meet Central
  Selection Criteria
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live Stream
  RecapsPrelims: Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
  Day 4 Prelims Heat SheetMEN’S 200 FREE– PRELIMSWorld Record: 1:38.61, Luke Hobson (USA) – 2024
  American Record: 1:38.61, Luke Hobson – 2024
  U.S. Open Record: 1:40.62, Luke Hobson (USA) – 2025
  Beijing �
  
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• 2026 U.S. SCM World Championship Trials: Night 2 Photo Vault

  31-10-2026 17:35 via SwimSwam
  
  By Jack Spitser on SwimSwam
  2026 U.S. Short Course World Championship TrialsOctober 28-31, 2026
  Westmont, IL — FMC Natatorium
  SCM (25 Meters)
  Meet Central
  Selection Criteria
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live StreamHere are the top photos from SwimSwam photographer Jack Spitser from Night 2 in Westmont:
  Skyler Smith (photo: Jack Spitser)
  Ryan Erisman (photo: Jack Spitser)
  Regan Smith (photo: Jack Spitser)
  Piper Enge (photo: Jack Spitser)
  Patrick Sammon (photo: Jack Spitser)
  Mitchell Schott (photo:
  
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• Ilya Kharun Breaks Tom Shields’ American Record With 21.61 50 Butterfly In Prelims

  31-10-2026 16:55 via SwimSwam
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  2026 U.S. Short Course World Championship TrialsOctober 28-31, 2026
  Westmont, IL — FMC Natatorium
  SCM (25 Meters)
  Meet Central
  Selection Criteria
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live Stream
  RecapsPrelims: Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
  Day 4 Prelims Heat SheetMEN’S 50 FLY– PRELIMSWorld Record: 21.28, Egor Kornev (RUS) – 2026
  American Record: 21.99, Tom Shields – 2021
  U.S. Open Record: 21.69, Ilya Kharun (CAN) – 2025
  Beijing ‘A’ Q
  
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• Ohio University Head Swim Coach Receives Huge Raise to $110,000 Base Salary

  31-10-2026 16:53 via SwimSwam
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  Ohio University Head Women’s Swimming & Diving Coach Mason Norman has signed a four year contract extension that would have him leading the Bobcats through the 2029-2030 season. That new agreement also comes with a significant pay raise.
  His previous four year deal, which began in 2022, paid him $88,585 per year in base salary. That number will now jump to $110,000 per year, which is a 24.2% annual jump over his previous agreement.
  Norman’s Base Salary History
  
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• Reilly Stebbins Commits To UCLA For 2028, Joining Father and Head Diving Coach Tom Stebbins

  31-10-2026 16:44 via SwimSwam
  
  By Anya Pelshaw 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.
  Reilly Stebbins of El Segundo, California has announced her commitment to continue her academic and athletic careers at UCLA beginning in fall 2028. Reill
  
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• Hungarian European Juniors Relay Swimmer Boróka Orbán Commits To Nebraska For 2027

  31-10-2026 16:16 via SwimSwam
  
  By Anya Pelshaw 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.
  Boróka Orbán from Budapest, Hungary, has verbally committed to swim at the University of Nebraska beginning in fall 2027. She wrote on social media:
  “
  
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• Y-Nationals ‘A’ Finalist Rylee Kohan Commits To Ohio State for 2028

  31-10-2026 15:54 via SwimSwam
  
  By Anya Pelshaw 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.
  Rylee Kohan from Johnstown, Pennsylvania, has verbally committed to swim at The Ohio State University beginning in fall 2028. She wrote on social media:
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• 2026 U.S. Short Course World Championship Trials: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap

  31-10-2026 15:00 via SwimSwam
  
  By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam
  2026 U.S. Short Course World Championship TrialsOctober 28-31, 2026
  Westmont, IL — FMC Natatorium
  SCM (25 Meters)
  Meet Central
  Selection Criteria
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live Stream
  RecapsPrelims: Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
  Day 4 Prelims Heat SheetWe are onto the fourth and final day of the 2026 U.S. Short Course World Championship Trials, with the last prelims session kicking off this morning. This will be the last opportunity for
  
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• 2026 U.S. Short Course World Championship Trials: Day 3 Finals Race Videos

  31-10-2026 14:42 via SwimSwam
  
  By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam
  2026 U.S. Short Course World Championship TrialsOctober 28-31, 2026
  Westmont, IL — FMC Natatorium
  SCM (25 Meters)
  Meet Central
  Selection Criteria
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live Stream
  SwimSwam RecapsPrelims: Day 2 | Day 3
  Finals: Day 1 Timed Finals | Day 2 | Day 3Watch all of the race videos from night three of the 2026 U.S. Short Course World Championship Trials, courtesy of USA Swimming’s YouTube channel.
  Men’s 400m IM FinalWomen’s 100m Backstroke FinalMen�
  
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• European Juniors Qualifier Mykolas Tuskenis Of Lithuania Sends Verbal To LSU For 2027

  31-10-2026 14:34 via SwimSwam
  
  By Anya Pelshaw 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.
  Mykolas Tuskenis from Vilnius, Lithuania, has verbally committed to swim at Louisiana State University. He has also reclassified to the class of 2027, so
  
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• Tomoyuki Matsushita Hits Lifetime Best In 100 Back, Now JPN’s 4th-Fastest All-Time

  31-10-2026 13:35 via SwimSwam
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  57th TOKYO SWIMMING CENTER OUTSTANDING ATHLETES INVITATIONALFriday, October 30th – Tuesday, November 3rd
  Tokyo Aquatics Centre
  LCM (50m)
  Day 1 Recap
  ResultsDay 2 Highlights
  It was a lighter schedule on day two of the 57th Tokyo Swimming Center Outstanding Athletes Invitational, with only the 200m IM, 100m back and 1500m freestyle events on the agenda.
  So Ogata was the top men’s 200m IM performer, ripping a time of 1:56.91 to make his presence known among his peers.
  
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• 2026 U.S. Short Course Worlds Trials: Smith & McDonald Out Of 200 IM, Urlando To Swim 100 Back (Day 4 Heats Scratches)

  31-10-2026 12:58 via SwimSwam
  
  By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam
  2026 U.S. Short Course World Championship TrialsOctober 28-31, 2026
  Westmont, IL — FMC Natatorium
  SCM (25 Meters)
  Meet Central
  Selection Criteria
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live Stream
  RecapsPrelims: Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
  Day 4 Prelims Heat SheetThe top two seeds in the men’s 200 IM have opted for a different event in the final prelims session of the 2026 U.S. Short Course World Championship Trials, with Owen McDonald and Kieran
  
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• Spectrum Aquatics Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming: 10/31/2026

  31-10-2026 12:30 via SwimSwam
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwamBrought to you by Spectrum Aquatics, a SwimSwam partner, our Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming series celebrates swimmers of every age and experience level with age group profiles of some recent results.
  Robert Gergardt, 12, Quicksilver Swimming (PC): Gergardt went three-for-three in best times at the Quicksilver Swimming Block Party meet last weekend, highlighted by his swim in the 1000 free. Competing prior to his 12th birthday, Gergardt clocked 10:48.75 to r
  
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• 2026 U.S. SC World Championship Trials: Men’s Roster at 19, Women’s Roster at 15 After Day 3

  31-10-2026 03:14 via SwimSwam
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  2026 U.S. Short Course World Championship TrialsOctober 28-31, 2026
  Westmont, IL — FMC Natatorium
  SCM (25 Meters)
  Meet Central
  Selection Criteria
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live Stream
  RecapsPrelims: Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4After three days of competition in Westmont, the men have just one roster spot remaining before athletes will start dropping off the roster, coming in at 19 athletes total. The women have five spots left for a
  
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