Kliment Kolesnikov Swims Junior World Record 1:55.49 at Russian Champs
Russia’s Kliment Kolesnikov swam 1:55.49 in the 200 back yesterday at Russian Nationals for a new junior world record. The time was fast enough to land him a slot on the Russian Worlds team.
2017 Arena PSS- Mesa Prelims Scratches: Taylor Ruck Will Swim on Day 3
The big news for the morning is that Canadian Olympian and age group wonder Taylor Ruck is slated to swim the 100 back, after sitting out the last two days of the meet. Meanwhile, 2nd-seed Conor Dwyer has scratched the 200 IM, after swimming on Thursday and missing yesterday.
Dana Vollmer to Reveal Sex of Her Baby by the Color of Her Racing Suit
Dana Vollmer is swimming prelims of the 50 free tomorrow at the Mesa Pro Swim. She plans on announcing the sex of her baby through the color of her racing suit.
Fewer Tickets than 2016, But 2nd-Most All-Time Sold for Men’s DI NCAAs
Ticket sales for the 2017 Men’s NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships clocked in at the second-most in history. However, in a huge facility like the IUPUI Natatorium hundreds of seats were still left empty.
166 Athletes Sign Letter Asking NCAA to Reconsider NC Decision
166 athletes, including 19 swimmers (such as Nancy Hogshead-Makar, G Ryan, and Bob Glover) have submitted a letter to the NCAA asking the Board of Governors to reconsider their decision to return championships to North Carolina.
Larissa Oliveira Walking w/Difficulty, No Date Set for Return to Pool
Larissa Oliveira has been discharged from the hospital and is recovering after her car accident earlier this month. However, doctors have not yet set a date for her return to the pool.
Maria Lenk Aquatics Center Will Host 2017 Maria Lenk Trophy
The Maria Lenk Aquatic Park in Brazil will play host to the 2017 Maria Lenk Trophy.
North Carolina Venue Lost over $72,000 on ACC Swimming Relocation
The state of North Carolina lost between $450 and $630 million over anti-LGBT law HB2, including a portion from the relocation of the 2017 ACC Swimming and Diving Championships. Now, the NCAA must decide whether the law’s repeal does enough to justify holding athletic championships in the state once again.
2017 M. NCAA 100 Breast Preview: Will Licon Beat Out Schwingenschlogl?
Defending champion Fabian Schwingenschlogl, the first swimmer out of Mizzou to ever win an NCAA title, will have to hold off Texas breaststroke star Will Licon to defend his 100 breaststroke title.
Stands Half-Empty at the IUPUI Natatorium at Women’s NCAAs
2017 WOMEN’S NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS Wednesday, March 15 – Saturday, March 18 IUPUI Natatorium – Indianapolis, IN Prelims 10AM/Finals 6PM (Eastern Time) Defending…
NCAA Nails: Manicures Spotted on Deck at 2017 DI Nationals
Olivia Smoliga and Simone Manuel pose with their second and first place trophies after the 50 free. Smoliga went with black, while Manuel’s nails embrace the Stanford cardinal.
Lilly King Smashes American, U.S. Open, NCAA Records in 200 Breast
Lilly King set a new American, U.S. Open, and NCAA record in the 200 breast tonight with 2:03.18. Kierra Smith of Minnesota was also under the mark.
2017 Women’s NCAA Championships: Day 4 Finals Photo Vault
2017 WOMEN’S NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS Wednesday, March 15 – Saturday, March 18 IUPUI Natatorium – Indianapolis, IN Prelims 10AM/Finals 6PM (Eastern Time) Defending…
Stanford Redeems Last Year’s Narrow Loss, Wins NCAA Team Title
The Stanford Cardinal came away with the team title at the 2017 Women’s NCAA DI Championships by over 160 points.
Katie Ledecky Sets NCAA Meet Record in 1650 Free, NCAA Record 1000
Katie Ledecky put up the NCAA record in the 1000 in her 1650 tonight. She also set an NCAA meet record in the mile with 15:07.70, the 2nd-fastest swim in history.
