![Goldy the Gopher took a cannonball off of the 10-meter after the meet opening pyrotechnics show on night 1 of the 2014 NCAA Championships. (Photo Courtesy: Janna Schulze)](http://swimswam.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Goldy-Gopher-640x428.jpg)
Goldy the Gopher took a cannonball off of the 10-meter after the meet opening pyrotechnics show on night 1 of the 2014 NCAA Championships. (Photo Courtesy: Janna Schulze)
![Brittany MacLean (right) beat Missy Franklin (center) and Amber McDermott (left) celebrate what was the best 500 free race in women's NCAA history.(Photo Courtesy: Janna Schulze)](http://swimswam.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/500-free-podium-640x428.jpg)
Brittany MacLean (right) beat Missy Franklin (center) and Amber McDermott (left) celebrate what was the best 500 free race in women’s NCAA history.(Photo Courtesy: Janna Schulze)
![Maya DiRado made a breakthrough in the 200 IM with her first career NCAA Championship. (Photo Courtesy: Janna Schulze)](http://swimswam.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Maya-DiRado-640x428.jpg)
Maya DiRado made a breakthrough in the 200 IM with her first career NCAA Championship. (Photo Courtesy: Janna Schulze)
![Olivia Smoliga celebrates with teammate Maddie Locus after winning the 50 free. (Photo Courtesy: Janna Schulze)](http://swimswam.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Smoliga-Smile-Picture-640x428.jpg)
Olivia Smoliga celebrates with teammate Maddie Locus after winning the 50 free. (Photo Courtesy: Janna Schulze)