Sports Brief
Swimming and Diving The University of Louisville swimming and diving team fell to Indiana University on Friday, Feb. 1 in both the men’s and women’s divisions. The meet, held at the Ralph Wright Natatorium, marked the last home meet of the dual season. “Our women battled hard and swam well and held off many [...]
By Randy J. Whetstone– Participating in the Olympics engenders a historic legacy. Athletes display their talents on the biggest stage of the competitive sports realm to represent their country in international play. These participants are commended by spectators, friends and family. Time, commitment and dedication are all interrelated parts that must work in consort for [...]
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By Sammie Hill– The University of Louisville swimming and diving teams defeated Xavier University in Friday’s meet in both the women and men’s divisions. On the women’s team, standout freshman Kelsi Worrell swims in the butterfly, backstroke and freestyle areas. She performed well in Friday’s meet, impressing head coach Arthur Albiero. “Kelsi Worrell was very [...]
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By Sammie Hill– Last week, the University of Louisville swimming and diving program announced a new addition to the coaching staff. Three-time Olympian has joined the Cardinals as an assistant head coach. Polyakov is a 2007 graduate from the University of Alabama. There he achieved tremendous success, becoming a five-time SEC Champion, two-time NCAA Champion, and [...]
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By Ryan Martin– The University of Louisville swimming program has another reason to celebrate. Just a week after Carlos Almeida broke the NCAA breaststroke record, committed Louisville recruit Kelsi Worrell was named New Jersey High School Swimmer of the Year. Worrell, a senior at Rancocas Valley High School, broke three records during her last year [...]
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By Ryan Martin– Last week, Carlos Almeida made University of Louisville history by becoming the first Cardinal to win the 200-breaststroke at the Swimming & Diving NCAA National Championship in what became one of the closest 200-breasts in NCAA history. Swimming World Magazine reported that there was only a .02 second difference between him and [...]
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By Sammie Hill– In the final home meet of the season, the University of Louisville swimming and diving teams dominated the University of Kentucky, winning all but four races. The men ended with a victory of 188-107 while the women earned a 183-107 win. Two Cardinal men secured triple wins in the meet held on [...]
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By Nathan Gardener– Women’s soccer defeated Rutgers and Seton Hall to improve their record to 9-5-3 Football fell in their Big East opener 25-16 on the road against the Bearcats of Cincinnati. The Cards are now 2-4 for the season and 0-1 in conference play. The men’s golf team tied for 12th at the Bank [...]
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