RACE VIDEO: Katie Ledecky roars away from Lotte Friis in 400 to win Austin Grand Prix
Katie Ledecky simply swam away from the field in this race as she’s become known for doing, picking up a win by 5 seconds over a tough field.
RACE VIDEO: Agnel holds off McBroom, Mellouli in 400 free at Austin Grand Prix
Yannick Agnel once again proves his freestyle prowess over a huge range of distances, winning the 400 free at Austin.
RACE VIDEO: Tom Shields wins 100 fly at Austin Grand Prix
Tom Shields used his outstanding underwaters to leave the field in his wake on night 1 of the Austin Grand Prix.
Take 2: Michael Andrew breaks NAG Record in 50 Free Time Trial
After tying the his own 13-14 record in prelims, Andrew got in the pool around 8 minutes later to break the record in a time trial.
Funk 52.3, Michigan in control after day 1 of SMU Classic
Richard Funk put up the second-fastest 100 breast in the NCAA this season in helping Michigan build a 21-point lead over Florida on day 1.
Chase Kalisz in good academic standing, will return to Bulldogs, Bauerle still held out
Georgia Bulldogs star and defending NCAA champ Chase Kalisz has been cleared to return to competition with the team, the University of Georgia announced tonight.
Georgia Swimming Standout Reid Patterson Passes Away
Reid Patterson, Georgia’s first national champion and Olympian in swimming, passed away earlier this week. He was 81.
2014 Austin Grand Prix: Adrian wins 100 free, Ledecky smashes competition on Day 1
Nathan Adrian went 48.26 for a nice 100 free win, while Katie Ledecky blew away the 400 free field, going 4:04.46.
Magnussen’s 47.7 ties him for most sub-48 swims in history
The Australian has twelve swims under 48 seconds, tied with France’s Alain Bernard and one ahead of World Record-holder Cesar Cielo. More impressive is that all 12 of Magnussen’s swims have come in the post-bodysuit era.
Two swimmers added to Loyola MD Athletics Hall of Fame
Mark Gallagher (’98) and John Mohler (’50) join 9 other Loyola alums in the Hall of Fame Class of 2014.
Berggren, Milone named Mountain West Swimmer and Diver of the Week
Both Mountain West weekly award-winners came out of the same 4-team meet – San Diego State freshman Frida Berggren was named Swimmer of the Week, while Colorado State sophomore Ariana Milone won Diver of the Week.
British stars aligning to break Guinness World record with 100 x 100m relay for Leukemia charity
A who’s-who of British swimming stars will come together on February 1st in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record in the 100 x 100m relay while raising money to research and treat Leukemia.
Troskot making the most of his red-hot senior year for A&M
A new sprints coach in Ryan Mallam as well as a renewed focus on details has Kyle Troskot swimming like a whole new man in his final NCAA season with the Aggies.
Bosch wins Big Ten Swimmer of the Week, Turner adds fourth freshman honor
Dylan Bosch was named Swimmer of the Week after swimming 7 different events in a two-day stretch for Michigan, winning 5 of them. Minnesota’s Daryl Turner won his fourth Freshman of the Week award.
Mercer and Martin are co-Swimmers of the Week in Big Ten women’s action
Purdue had a share of all three conference awards after beating Michigan and Michigan State on consecutive nights to remain undefeated.
