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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Former Kentucky Wildcats swimmer Riley Gaines poses for a portrait on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

‘The problem is not Lia.’ UK swimmer speaks out against NCAA transgender policy

Sarah Michels March 31, 2022

When UK swimmer Riley Gaines tied for fifth with UPenn swimmer Lia Thomas in the 200-yard freestyle at NCAAs, it made national headlines. Thomas, a transgender woman who previously swam for two years on...

Kentucky sophomore Parker Herren competes in the womens 100 yard backstroke during the meet against the University of Cincinnati on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Kentucky swimming and diving sweep Cincinnati in final home meet of season

Justin Conti January 28, 2022

Kentucky swimming and diving swept Cincinnati on Friday afternoon, with both the mens and womens teams coming out on top in their final home meet of the season.The womens team, currently ranked No. 14...

Kentucky swimming and diving topped by Tennessee in dual meet

Brandon Patrick November 6, 2021

RV/No. 12 Kentucky came up short against No.17/7 Tennessee Friday afternoon. The women lost 138.5-161.5, while the men lost 108-192. The men and women are both coming off loses to Auburn and North Carolina...

UK Swimming and Diving Falls to NC State, Auburn at Tri-Meet

Jaron Centers October 23, 2021

The RV/No. 12 UK swimming and diving team fell to No. 23 Auburn and No. 4/3 NC State at Friday’s Tri-Meet hosted by the Tigers. The men suffered a 194-101 loss to the Wolfpack, and a 200-100 defeat to...

Kentucky swimmers compete in the Blue and White Meet on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky Swimming and Diving prepare for the 2021-22 season

Barkley Truax September 30, 2021

The horn sounded on the 2021-22 Kentucky Swimming and Diving season Friday afternoon for the annual Blue and White meet.Family, friends and fans all showed out to pack the Lancaster Aquatic Center in anticipation...

Kentucky Wildcats outside hitter Alli Stumler (17) hits the ball over the net during the UK vs. Ole Miss game on Saturday, March 13, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-1. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Six sports to keep an eye on this fall

Barkley Truax August 24, 2021

Classes are back in session, students are moved into their dorms, and it’s time to focus on what’s really important in Lexington.Fall at UK means more than just football when it comes to athletics....

Club swim and its president adapt to COVID-19

Kaitlynn Albers April 15, 2021

Just as high education had to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, so did the students who run the social organizations that make the college experience so rewarding for many students.UK student Emma Massa...

‘We’re a swim school now’: Swim & dive breaks personal, team records en route to NCAAs

Seth Martin March 17, 2021

In a year with many achievements, Kentucky women’s swim and dive was able to top them all with their first ever SEC championship in a record setting performance.On Feb. 20, the Wildcats clinched their...

Kentucky freshman Caitlin Brooks swims in the womens 200 yard butterfly during the meet against the University of Cincinnati on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Women’s Swim and Dive conquers first SEC Championship

Braden Ramsey February 22, 2021

Just a week after receiving its best-ever College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America ranking, No. 3 Kentucky has achieved another milestone: conference champions.The Wildcats vanquished...

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Cameron’s big adventure: a guide to outdoor recreation in your backyard

Cameron Luker April 29, 2020

Alright, I know that we are supposed to stay home on Andy’s orders, but come on, the weather last week was beautiful. How can you help but want to find your hiking boots that are probably in some bag...

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UK men’s swimming and diving places 25th in NCAA Championships

March 30, 2019

Kentucky's men's swimming and diving team earned the most points and the best team finish at the NCAA Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships under sixth-season head coach Lars Jorgensen, which was...

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