Michigan Breaks NCAA Record; Cal Gets American Mark in 200 Medley Relay
Zach Turk traded in his Kenyon purple for Michigan maize this year, and outsplit Vlad Morozov to bring Michigan home to their first-ever NCAA title in the 200 medley: one won with a bang. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Seed-Improvement Numbers Right Around 30% in Friday Prelims at Men’s NCAA’s
Cal’s Will Hamilton is the poster-child for dropping time at NCAA’s. He took a second off of his 200 free to sneak in 16th and become Cal’s only scorer. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
2013 Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 2 Up/Downs
If Michigan ends up winning this meet, then Miguel Ortiz is their MVP. Three swims, three A-Finals. He needs to score big tonight for the Wolverines. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Rikke Moller Pedersen Breaks 200 Breast European Record at Danish Open Trials
Denmark’s Rikke Moeller Pedersen moved to 3rd on the all-time rankings in the 200 breaststroke on Friday. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Fishback Brings the Numbers: Michigan Still Projected Favorites, But Gap Closing Mid-Day
Cal’s Tom Shields, if he can repeat his double from last year, could make the margin under 40 points going into the final day. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Kevin Cordes Breaks American Record in Prelims of 100 Breaststroke
Arizona’s Kevin Cordes has already taken down the American Record in prelims. We’ll have to wait until finals to see what sort of effort he has to give there. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
FINIS Pick ‘Em Contest: Day 1 Standings Show Good Results
Gratuitous photo of Vlad Morozov’s split in the 200 free relay. NOT a scoreboard malfunction. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
All The Links You Need for This Weekend’s NCAA Men’s Action
It’s go time in Indy. See all the links you need to follow the 2013 Men’s NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships from home. (Photo: Florida State’s Paul Murray, Courtesy Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Cordes’ American Record Highlights Very Fast Day 2 Prelims Session
Tom Shields did his part for Cal by making the A-Final in both the 100 fly and the 100 back without using up too much energy. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Reality Sets In: Michael Phelps Administered No Drug Tests in Q4 of 2012; Soni Still in the Testing Pool
No drug tests for Michael Phelps since London means that he’s serious about retiring. No fake-outs here.
Day 1: Percentage Improvements As Compared to Seeds
Stanford’s David Nolan swam a lifetime best to win the 200 IM. He wasn’t lonely in the ranks of those who improved upon their seed times. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
2013 Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 1 Finals Point Movement
The Arizona Wildcats had a good first day of competition, thanks in large part to the win from Giles Smith and their 400 medley relay. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
The Year of the Relay Splits Continues: Cordes 49.56, Shields, 43.48
So, I texted my swimmers that someone just went a 49.56 in the 100 breaststroke. Their response: “What? How?” Precisely. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Vlad Morozov Splits 17.86 on 200 Freestyle Relay
This picture of Vlad Morozov is from after this morning’s prelims 50 free. In fairness, Tim Binning only had about 17.86 to get Morozov tonight. Hope he didn’t miss….
Splits Overshadow Team Battle on Day 1 of 2013 Men’s NCAA Championships
Like a heavyweight champ, Vlad will come out on Thursday night for three rounds of flying action in what could be a historic performance. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
