WATCH: International Champions Bella Sims and Rachel Stege Battle to 4:32s in the 500 Free
Florida’s Bella Sims won the 500 free on Friday, but not without a challenge from Pan American Games gold medalist Rachel Stege.
Gretchen Walsh Ties for 8th in the 100 Free Prelims – But There’s a Catch
Gretchen Walsh swam 57.08 in the 100 free in prelims, almost four seconds slower than her best. That would be a disappointing swim, if not for a twist.
Northwestern Newbies Ayla Spitz, Diego Nosack Win 200 IMs on Day 1 of Purdue Invite
There are many new faces on deck this season for the Northwestern Wildcats, including Cal transfer Ayla Spitz on the women’s side.
2023 Texas Invitational: Day 2 Finals Live Recap
Kelly Pash comes into the first full night of finals in Austin as the top seed in the women’s 200 IM, having dropped an impressive 1:55.05 morning swim.
WATCH: Virginia Swimmer Gretchen Walsh Break the American Record in the 50 Free
2023 TENNESSEE INVITATIONAL November 15-17, 2023 Knoxville, Tennessee Allan Jones Intercollegiate Aquatic Center LCM (50-meter) prelims / SCY (25-yard) finals…
Leon Marchand Scratches 500 Free Prelims at NC State Invite With Illness
Leon Marchand is in Greensboro and coaches say they’re taking his meet play day-by-day amid an ongoing illness that kept him out of the 500 free.
2023 Ohio State Invitational: Day 1 Prelims Live Recap
Notre Dame junior Chris Guiliano, who already split an 18 on a relay in a dual meet this year, will swim his first taper meet since a surprise World Championships.
2023 Georgia Invite: Day 1 Prelims Live Recap
Georgia’s Jake Magahey placed 3rd in the 500 free at the 2023 NCAA Championships; he’s been experimenting with the 200 fly early this year.
HS Senior Jillian Cox Swims Nation-Leading 500 Free, Breaks LSC Record, in Austin
US National Team member and Texas commit Jillian Cox swam a new personal best in the 500 free, breaking the South Texas LSC Record in the process.
My 18 Favorite Items from the 2023 Golden Goggles Auction
Think you can call a swim meet better than these guys? I’d like to see you try. No, really. You can now prove it via the Golden Goggles auction./
2023 ISCA Open @Liberty U is Now an NCAA-Approved Qualifying Meet
The NCAA has approved the ISCA Open, an overflow for the US Open, as an NCAA Championship qualifying meet, in spite of mixing collegiate and pro swimmers.
AQUA Releases 2024 Open Water World Cup Schedule; Israel Stop ‘To Be Confirmed’
The crystal clear waters of Soma Bay, Egypt will again host a stop of the 2023 World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup.
Kate Hurst Has More Huge Drops; Baylor Stanton Passes Michael Phelps in the 200 IM
Texas commit Kate Hurst (above) had best times in the 200, 500, and 1000 free this weekend at the SwimMAC LC/SC Invitational in Charlotte.
Harvard Commit Joshua Chen Goes 52.6 in the 100 Breast in N. Texas
US Junior National Teamer Joshua Chen knocked 1.5 seconds off his best time in the 100 yard breaststroke last weekend at the LAC Fall Classic.
Leah Shackley Swims 1:50.99 in the 200 Back to Lead a Pile of Best Times in Charlotte
Junior National Teamer Leah Shackley kicked off her season with huge swims, and several huge drops turned heads on Saturday in Charlotte.
