Articles by Anya Pelshaw

2024 Men’s NCAAs: Leon Marchand Swims Fastest 100 Breast Split Ever With 48.73

Leon Marchand became the first swimmer to split under the 49 second mark on a flying start 100 breaststroke as he helped ASU to their first relay win.

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Brian Benzing Finishes 2nd At NCAAs in 100 Breast, Highest Mid-Major Finish Since Dean Farris

Brian Benzing of Towson was already the fastest mid-major 100 breaststroker of all-time and became the first under 51 seconds with his swims today.

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2024 Men’s NCAAs: Luke Hobson Takes NCAA Record Back With 1:28.81 200 Free

Luke Hobson had the NCAA record for 10 minutes on night 1 of NCAAs but earned the record back from Leon Marchand with his win in the individual event.

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2024 Men’s NCAA Champs: Day 3 Finals Preview

Luke Hobson of Texas cruised to the top time of the morning in the 200 free and will look for the win tonight. See previews for all the events tonight here.

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2024 Men’s NCAA Champs: Day 3 Prelims Preview

Cal’s Liam Bell is tied for the #1 seed in the 100 breast and swam the fastest 50 breast split of all-time on night 1. See the morning preview here.

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Notre Dame’s Chris Guiliano Swims 17.94 50 Free Split, Tied-#3 Performer All-Time

It now takes a sub-18 second flying start split to be in the all-time top five performers after Guiliano split a 17.94 for Notre Dame.

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2024 Men’s NCAA Champs: Day 2 Finals Preview

Josh Liendo and the Florida Gators will look to close the night strong. Liendo is the #1 seed in the 50 free and the team is the #1 seed in the 200 free relay

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2024 Men’s NCAA Champs: Day 2 Prelims Preview

Hubert Kos looks to lead the way in the 200 IM as he is the top seed. See the prelims preview for the 500 free, 200 IM, and 50 free here.

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2024 M. NCAAs: Hayes #1 50 Back Split All-Time, Bell #1 50 Breast Split All-Time

2023 NCAA Champion in the 200 fly Aiden Hayes of NC State swam the fastest 50 backstroke of all-time while Liam Bell of Cal swam the fastest 50 breast.

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2024 Men’s NCAAs: Will Arizona State Sweep On Night 1?

Leon Marchand swam two record breaking splits on night 1 of NCAAs last year. The Arizona State men are the #1 seeds in both relays tonight.

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2024 M. NCAA Previews: Potential Sub-45 To Make Any Final In Men’s 100 Back

It did not even take a sub-45 to make the A final a year ago but with 16 seeds already under that mark, things look to be faster this season.

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2024 Men’s NCAAs: The Teams Arrive In Indianapolis Social Media Edition

The men have arrived in Indianapolis for 2024 NCAAs. See their travels and arrivals through Instagram here. Competition begins Wednesday night.

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How To Watch The 2024 Men’s Division I Swimming And Diving Championships

Like the women’s meet from this past weekend, the men’s meet will be available on ESPN+. See the links for each session here.

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Virginia Freshman Tess Howley Swims 1st PB In SCY 200 Fly Since December 2021 In NCAA Prelims

The freshman Tess Howley was seeded 17th coming into the 200 butterfly and said that was “actually a fun spot for me.” She then blasted a best time.

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2021 & 2024 NCAA 200 Back Champion Phoebe Bacon Using COVID-19 Fifth Year Next Season

Less than 48 hours after winning an NCAA title, Phoebe Bacon has announced she will return to Wisconsin for her fifth year of eligibility.

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