Articles by Lauren Neidigh

Indiana’s Ian Finnerty Swims Historic 49 100 Breast

Finnerty smashed his lifetime best to win the 100 breast, clocking in at 49.69.

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2018 M. NCAAs: Dressel Cracks 43 with 42.80 100 Fly

The race once again went to Dressel. He made history as the first man to break 43, clocking in at 42.80 to dominate the race.

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Justin Ress’ 200 Free Absence at NCAAs Was Due to an Injury; Uncertain for Rest of Meet

NC State’s Justin Ress was a declared false start in this morning’s 200 free prelims, but SwimSwam has confirmed that his absence was due to an injury.

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Dressel Throws Down 17.3 Anchor Split in 200 Medley Relay Prelims

Florida was in 5th in their heat through the fly leg, but Dressel chased down the field to pull them into 2nd at the finish.

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Indiana’s Ian Finnerty Rolls to 50.47 100 Breast to Become #3 All-Time

Finnerty’s swim makes him the 3rd fastest performer of all time, moving ahead of Texas’ Will Licon, who won NCAAs last season.

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NC State’s Ress, Molacek Scratch Prelim Swims; Likely to Swim All 5 Relays

Since he opted out of this event, Ress will likely swim all 5 relays for the Wolfpack at this meet.

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Dressel Cruises to 9th Fastest Performance Ever; Lanza Now 8th Fastest Performer Ever

Dressel put up a 44.3 this morning, while Lanza took off with a lifetime best 44.6.

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2018 M. NCAAs: Shebat, Albiero Scratch 100 Fly at Day 3 Prelims

The only scratch with a projected scoring impact this morning is Louisville’s Nicholas Albiero in the 100 fly. He was seeded #16.

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Caeleb Dressel Does it Again! 17.63 to win the 50 Free

Florida’s Caeleb Dressel has once again made history.

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Switkowski Blasts 1:39.5 200 IM to Become #3 All-Time

Tonight, it was Florida’s Jan Switkowski taking over, as he put up a 1:39.54 to become the 3rd fastest performer ever. Behind him, NC State’s  Vazaios also broke 1:40 in 1:39.97 to become #4.

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Haas Swims to #4 All-Time with 4:08.6 500 Free for NCAA Title

2018 MEN’S NCAA SWIMMING & DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS Wednesday, March 21 – Saturday, March 24 Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center –…

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Dressel Leads off in 17.81 to Become First Man Under 18

Dressel lead off for the Gators in 17.81, blowing away the individual 50 free American Record and NCAA Record as he became the first man to ever break 18 seconds from a flat start.

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Dressel Scorches 18.1 50 Free For American Record in Prelims

Dressel got after it in prelims, taking down his own record with a quick 18.11.

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2018 M. NCAAs: Seliskar Swims to #7 All-Time with 1:40.4 200 IM

Cal’s Seliskar and Stanford’s DeVine both broke 1:41 for the first time this morning.

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2018 M. NCAAs: Dressel Pops 17.9 Split in 200 Free Relay Prelims

That split marked Dressel’s 6th time breaking 18 on a relay.

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