How FSU Freshman Nina Kucheran Surprised the ACC (Video)
Florida State University freshman Nina Kucheran turned heads at the 2019 ACC Women’s Swimming & Diving Championships with her surprise 2nd-place finish in the 200 breaststroke, where she recorded a huge personal best time of 2:08.78.
UNC’s Emma Cole Ponders Why She’s A “Social Media Sweetheart” (Video)
UNC sophomore Emma Cole was called a “social media sweetheart” during the ACC Network’s broadcast of the 2019 ACC Women’s Swimming & Diving Championships. SwamSwam caught up with Cole to ask her why.
Emma Muzzy: “Didn’t Think About Times At All” Before 200 Back (Video)
NC State freshman Emma Muzzy ran down UVA’s Megan Moroney on the final few strokes of the women’s 200 backstroke Saturday night at the 2019 Women’s ACC Swimming & Diving Championships, surging ahead at the finish, and touching in 1:51.66 to take the victory.
Mallory Comerford on Final ACCs and Future After NCAAs (Video)
Louisville senior and multi-time NCAA and USA Swimming national champion Mallory Comerford electrified fans with her performances at the 2019 ACC Women’s Swimming & Diving Championships.
NC State’s Braden Holloway Talks 2nd ACC Team Title in 3 Years (Video)
The North Carolina State women’s swimming & diving team picked up its 4th ACC Team title Saturday night–its 2nd title in 3 years–capping off four days of hard racing at the Greensboro Aquatic Center in Greensboro, NC.
Alexis Wenger on First 100 Breast Time Drop Since Age 14 (Video)
In Saturday’s finals of the 100 breast, Alexis Wenger lowered her personal best by a massive 1.39 seconds. Until then, she hadn’t had a best time since 2015, when she was 1:00.02.
Sophie Hansson: NCAA Swimming “A Lot More Fun” Than Expected (Video)
2019 ACC WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIPS Wednesday-Sauturday, February 20-23rd Greensboro Aquatic Center, Greensboro, NC (Eastern Time Zone) Defending Champion: Virginia (1x) Psych sheets Entry…
Elise Haan Came to ACCs Not Worried About Times (Video)
Elise Haan successfully defended her title in this event; she was 51.43 tonight after going 50.75 last year, but that was still more than enough as she defeated UVA’s Megan Moroney by over half a second.
Mallory Comerford Talks “Last” 500 Free (Video)
Mallory Comerford claimed in the post-race interview that she just did her last 500 ever, and if that’s the case, she went out in style, blasting a 4:34.63 to win by over three seconds, pick up a NCAA ‘A’ cut, and put up the fastest time in the country.
NC State’s Ky-lee Perry on 200 Free Relay Record (Video)
The Wolfpack quartet rocketed out early and never looked back, setting a new meet and ACC record en route to a 1:26.16 finish.
UVA’s Morgan Hill Talks 50 Free Win, First Time(s) Under 22 (Video)
UVA’s Morgan Hill dropped a quarter second off her prelims time of 21.93 (also her previous personal best time), touching just ahead of NC State’s Ky-lee Perry, 21.68 to 21.69.
Sophie Hansson Blasts 57.95 100 Breast: 2nd-Fastest Freshman All-Time
Hansson’s swim this morning makes her the 11th-fastest individual performer all-time in short course yards, and the 2nd-fastest freshman all-time.
Ben Patton Blasts 1:46.7 200 IM at Kansas 5-1A State Championships
Wichita Heights picked up its third Kansas 5-1A Boy’s State Swimming & Diving title Saturday, February 16th, at the Capitol Federal Natatorium in Topeka, KS. Also the team champions in 2015 and 2017, Wichita Heights did not win a single event Saturday, relying on its depth for the victory instead.
Glenn, Park Double as Blue Valley West Clinches Kansas 6A Boys Title
Blue Valley West’s victory was led by senior Jonah Park and sophomore Kevin Glenn, each of whom left Cap Fed with 2 individual titles, as well as a State Record for Glenn in the 100 backstroke.
Innerebner Leads Michigan UP Champs With Two State Records
The 2019 Michigan Upper Peninsula State Swimming and Diving Championships concluded Thursday, February 16th, in Marquette, MI, and highlighted a pair of UP State Records by Sault Area junior Andrew Innerebner, who easily won the titles in the 100 and 200 yard freestyles.
