Brian Benzing Becomes First CAA Swimmer Under 53 in 100 Breast, Towson Surges
Towson pulled into a lead after day two of the CAA Men’s Championships, the night highlighted by freshman Brian Benzing’s CAA record in the 100 breast.
In Stunning Finish, Martina Carraro Becomes First Italian Woman Sub-1:06 in BR
With her swim, Carraro wins a duel for the Olympic roster spot, and she also becomes the first Italian woman under 1:06.
Martina Carraro Qualifies for Tokyo in Dramatic, Historic 100 Breast Final
Carraro punched her ticket to Tokyo after a race that produced the three fastest performances in Italian history in the 100 breast.
2021 Italian Olympic Trials: Day 3 Finals Live Recap
Olympic team roster spots are on the line tonight, and the women’s 100 breast will be a barn-burner with three women already under the Olympic cut.
UCSB Lands 48.1 Butterflier Justin Wong for Fall 2021
This past season, Wong would’ve been the fastest 100 butterflier on the UCSB roster, while he would’ve ranked third in the 100 free.
Martinenghi Snaps 50 Breast Italian Record at Day Three Italian Trials Prelims
Meanwhile, Arianna Castiglioni out-touched Bendetta Pilato by .01 in the 100 breast, as she and Martina Carraro will vie for the second Olympic spot.
Towson and UNC-Wilmington Vault Ahead of Field at CAA Men’s Champs Day One
Freshman Brian Benzing was the 200 IM runner-up before splitting a 52.38 swimming breast on Towson’s winning 400 medley relay.
USA Swimming Announces Two Additional Olympic Trials Meets – Waves III and IV
The meets will act as a ‘safety net’ for swimmers at the Wave I or II meets who test positive for COVID-19 while at the meet or miss their taper.
Nicolo Martinenghi Smashes Italian Record, Becomes #3 All-Time 100 BR – 58.37
His time lops over three-tenths off of his old best, which was also the old Italian record, of 58.75. He passes Arno Kamminga on the all-time list.
Fabio Scozzoli Out of Italian Olympic Trials Due to Persistent Injuries
Scozzoli has undergone multiple procedures and therapeutic methods to address elbow and arm issues over the last few years.
Day Two of Italian Trials Produces No New Olympic Roster Spots
Alessandro Miressi was .05 off of Olympic qualification in that same event tonight after his COVID-19 contraction halted training for most of February.
2021 Italian Olympic Trials: Day 2 Finals Live Recap
Nicolo Martinenghi dropped a season-best 59.01 in the 100 breast prelims this morning, and he’ll push for a 58 tonight.
James Madison Freshman Madison Cottrell Named CAA Performer of the Meet
This year, JMU head coach Dane Pederson and W&M head coach Nate Kellogg shared Co-Coaches of the Year awards.
Backstroker Caitlin Romprey Commits to Arkansas-Little Rock (2021)
Last season, and this season, Romprey would’ve been the fastest backstroker (at both distances) on the roster.
Martinenghi Challenges 59-Second Barrier, Miressi Posts 48.5 in Riccione
Nicolo Martinenghi dropped a 59.01 to clear prelims this morning in the men’s 100 breast, a season-best and just .26 off of his lifetime best
