Articles by Michael Hamann

Texas’ Alvin Jiang Scratches 100 Back B Final

Texas’ Eddie Reese has opted to scratch Alvin Jiang from the 100 back B final tonight, likely saving him to be fresh for the 400 medley relay.

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Men’s Division I NCAA’s: Day 3 Prelim Scratches- Frankel set for Tough Double

While there are no top 24 scratches, Indiana’s Tomer Frankel is slated for a tough 100 fly/200 free double on day three.

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2022 NCAA Division I Men’s Championships: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

After nearly breaking the pool record in prelims, Georgia’s Matt Sates comes in as the top qualifier in the 500 free with a 4:08.73.

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2022 NCAA Division I Men’s Championships: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

Georgia sophomore Jake Magahey comes in as the defending champion, but only the fourth seed, in this morning’s 500 free prelims.

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Men’s Division I NCAAs: Day 2 Prelim Scratch Report- Minakov, Armstrong Drop 50

After adding the 800 free relay to his lineup on night one, Ohio State’s Hunter Armstrong has scratched the 50 free, hinting at him swimming five relays.

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The 200 Medley Relay American Record Quandary

Florida’s Eric Friese, who hails from Germany, tied the fastest 50 fly split of all time tonight with a 19.36 to lead the Gators to the NCAA title.

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2022 NCAA Division I Men’s Championships: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

Arizona State’s Grant House leads the Sun Devils into NCAAs this week, where they hold the top seed in tonight’s 800 free relay.

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Backstroke Leadoff Splits Shatter Records on Night One of NCAAs

Cal’s Bjoern Seeliger led off Cal’s 200 medley relay in 20.08 to become the fastest 50 backstroker ever, but he wasn’t the only backstroker on fire tonight.

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WATCH: Boys NCSA Race Videos from Scott Buff, Nathaniel Germonprez and More

Check out the video from some of the top races from last week’s NCSAs, including Scott Buff’s meet records in the 50 back, 50 free, 50 fly and 100 fly.

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2022 M. NCAA Picks: Lasco, Armstrong, Burns Headline Tight 100 Back Field

Cal sophomore Destin Lasco leads a tight field of contenders in the 100 back after Shaine Casas turning pro has made this a wide open race.

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2022 NCAA Division III Championships: Day 3 Prelim Live Recap

The Kenyon Ladies hold a slim 2.5 point lead over archrival Denison heading into day 3 of the Division III Championships.

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Bognar, Elmbrook Girls Break NCSA Records on Night 3

Lucy Thomas led off Elmbrook’s 200 free relay in 22.33 as the quartet smashed the former NCSA meet record by over a second.

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2022 NCSA Spring Championships: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

The third night of NCSA finals kick off tonight at 5:30 EST in Orlando with the 200 free, 400 IM, 100 back and 200 free relay.

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2022 M. NCAA Picks: Field Chasing Minakov, 43 Second Swims in 100 Fly

Stanford’s Andrei Minakov comes into NCAAs as the fourth fastest man of all time in the 100 fly and the only swimmer in the field under 44 seconds.

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NCAA Division III Championships: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

Williams’ Jamie Lovette, who broke the DIII record in the 200 free last month, comes in as the top seed for this morning’s prelims.

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