Anton Ipsen on NC State’s rise: “We were strong, but now we are Elite”

Reported by Lauren Neidigh.

Produced by Coleman Hodges. 

MEN’S 400 FREE

  1. Anton Ipsen, 3:49.59
  2. Naito Ehara, 3:54.31
  3. Adam Linker, 3:54.36

NC State’s Anton Ipsen ran away with the men’s 400 free, leading from start to finish to take gold in 3:49.59. His teammate, Adam Linker, also earned a spot on the podium. Linker raced into the wall stroke-for-stroke with Japan’s Naito Ehara. At the touch, Ehara got his hand on the wall slightly faster, taking silver in 3:54.31 to Linker’s 3:54.36 for bronze.

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Swimson
7 years ago

I’ve been an avid swim Fan for 60 years, and I’ve seen my fair share of college swimming. I think this NC State team is very overrated and might not even finish top 20 at NCAAs this year. UNC probably has the best chance to beat them at ACCs because of their absolutely stellar sprint program. NC State just doesn’t have the same depth this year

former wyoming swimmer
Reply to  Swimson
7 years ago

you are kidding, right? someone is trolling…

Swimmer
Reply to  Swimson
7 years ago

Wow! You are in for a surprise come ACCs. UNC will be lucky to finish in the top half.

SwimGenius
Reply to  Swimson
7 years ago

I have no clue what you have been watching or looking at the past few years but NC State has a very broad and powerful team. UNC stands no chance against them.

samuel huntington
7 years ago

Wolfpack, where you at?

swimfan
Reply to  samuel huntington
7 years ago

It’s in the middle of the night in Europe…

On a serious note, kuddos to the man behind NC State distance crew Gary Taylor.

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Coleman started his journey in the water at age 1, and although he actually has no memory of that, something must have stuck. A Missouri native, he joined the Columbia Swim Club at age 9, where he is still remembered for his stylish dragon swim trunks. After giving up on …

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