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Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart speaks to members of the press at Mark Pope’s introductory press conference as the new head coach of Kentucky men’s basketball on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

NCAA rules Kentucky swim and dive committed practice violations, sexual misconduct case remains open

Cole Parke, Sports Editor August 2, 2024

The NCAA ruled Friday that Kentucky swim and dive committed practice violations and the athletic department is responsible for “failure to monitor” the program. The ruling, which did not address...

A Kentucky women's swimmer competes during the Kentucky Swim & Dive Senior Night and meet against the University of Cincinnati on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky Men's swim & dive won 186-111, while Kentucky Women's swim & dive won 207-93. Photo by Cameron Guagenti

Long-distance specialist Carson Hick highlights 2024 U.S. Olympic Trial run for Kentucky swim and dive

Jenna Lifshen, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter June 25, 2024

Whether it was the nearly 20-second time drop from his entry time or the fact that second place touched the wall over 18 seconds after Carson Hick secured first during his preliminary heat, the freshman...

UK head coach Lars Jorgensen hugs signee Madison Winstead after she swam the 100m breaststroke during the UK's "Sun Shall Shine" Blue and White meet at Lancaster Aquatic Center in , Ky. on Friday, April 22, 2016. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff.

BREAKING: Kentucky swim and dive accused of complicity in sexual violence against student athletes

Cole Parke, Sports Editor April 12, 2024

Kentucky swim and dive’s former head coach Lars Jorgensen was accused of sexual violence and harassment by former members of the University of Kentucky team, per a report from The Athletic. Jorgensen,...

A Kentucky men's swimmer competes during the Kentucky Swim & Dive Senior Night and meet against the University of Cincinnati on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky Men's swim & dive won 186-111, while Kentucky Women's swim & dive won 207-93. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Column: Kentucky swim and dive’s future is bright despite what the numbers indicate

Jenna Lifshen, Swim and Dive Beat Reporter March 28, 2024

Optimism, humility and grit are three things one can find among any of the Kentucky swim and dive members. These are three things that, without a doubt, can lead a program to success.  The greatest...

Kentucky swimmers hug after competing during the 2024 SEC Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving Championships on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at the James E. Martin Aquatic Center in Auburn, Alabama. Photo by Jenna Lifshen | Staff

Kentucky swim and dive’s performance during the SEC Championships establishes 16 new top-ten program times

Jenna Lifshen, Swim and Dive Beat Reporter February 29, 2024

There was no empty seat in the James E. Martin Aquatic Center as over 1,800 fans from teams all across the conference filled the stands with passion, energy and a lot of noise. The six-day SEC Championships...

A Kentucky men's swimmer competes during the Kentucky Swim & Dive Senior Night and meet against the University of Cincinnati on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky Men's swim & dive won 186-111, while Kentucky Women's swim & dive won 207-93. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Breaking down UK swim and dive’s schedule post ‘Senior Day’

Jenna Lifshen, Swim and Dive Beat Reporter February 9, 2024

While the home schedule has come to an end, there’s still plenty of action left for Kentucky swim and dive. Kentucky recorded a massive win on senior day under new head coach Bret Lundgaard with the...

A Kentucky men's swimmer celebrates during the Kentucky Swim & Dive Senior Night and meet against the University of Cincinnati on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky Men's swim & dive won 186-111, while Kentucky Women's swim & dive won 207-93. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Kentucky swim and dive earns dominant win over Cincinnati on Senior Day

Jenna Lifshen, Swim and Dive Beat Reporter February 7, 2024

Kentucky swim and dive earned a statement win over Cincinnati on senior day in what could be described as a moment that saw the sun shine over the Cats after weeks of clouds and rain. The win was the...

A Kentucky men's swimmer competes during the Kentucky Swim & Dive Senior Night and meet against the University of Cincinnati on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky Men's swim & dive won 186-111, while Kentucky Women's swim & dive won 207-93. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky Swim & Dive dominates during Senior Night and meet against Cincinnati

Samuel Colmar and Cameron Guagenti February 4, 2024

Kentucky Swim & Dive dominates during their Senior Night and meet against the University of Cincinnati. Kentucky Men's swim & dive won 186-111, while Kentucky Women's swim & dive won 207-93...

Kentucky and Alabama swimmers compete in a meet on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jenna Lifshen | Staff

An ode to seniors: Kentucky swim and dive prepares for ‘Senior Day’ in final home meet of season

Jenna Lifshen, Swim and Dive Beat Reporter February 1, 2024

Whether it's the twenty-three times their names have been written into the record books – being a part of Kentucky's first-ever SEC Championship in 2021 – or the thirty-four times these athletes were...

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

Ryan Merani’s historical times highlight Kentucky swim and dive’s rivalry meet versus Louisville

Jenna Lifshen, Swim and dive beat reporter January 30, 2024

The Ralph Wright Natatorium seats were filled to capacity in Louisville, but as Ryan Merani took first place in the 200-yard individual medley (IM), all fans could hear was the small section of Kentucky...

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

“We have a lot of people to prove wrong.’ Kentucky swim and dive remains confident despite third consecutive loss

Jenna Lifshen, Swim and dive beat reporter January 16, 2024

With Kentucky swim and dive suffering a third consecutive loss, fans may not have expected confidence, energy and joy to be radiating from the program following the result. Yet, despite the expectations,...

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 swim and dive suffers tough losses in Tennessee-Florida tri-meet

Jenna Lifshen, Reporter November 9, 2023

No. 19/25 Kentucky men's and women's swim and dive traveled to Knoxville, Tennessee, on Friday to face the No. 3/7 Florida Gators and the No. 6/6 Tennessee Volunteers for a tri-meet inside the Allan Jones...

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