Articles by Robert Gibbs

Versatile Stars Give ACC Coaches Choices to Make Next Week (Psych Sheets)

With a handful of stars entered in 5 or more events on the pre-cut psych sheets, ACC coaches still have to make some choices in order to optimize points.

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Texas Men Still #1, Cal Women Jump Into Top Spot, in February CSCAA Poll

The California women jump into the top spot, while the Texas men maintain their season-long spot at #1, according to the latest CSCAA dual meet polls.

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Virginia Postpones High School State Champs Due to Inclement Weather

The Virginia public schools state championships, featuring some of the nation’s top recruits, are on hold due to a winter storm watch for this week.

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Margo Geer Announces She is Retiring 4 Months Before U.S. Olympic Trials

USA National Teamer Margo Geer announced today that she has decided to retire from competitive swimming now, rather than competing through to Olympic Trials.

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Hokies Set 3 Pool Records on Final Day of VT Invite

The Virginia Tech Hokies wrapped the final day of their Virginia Tech Invite with 3 pool records, bringing the total to 10 pool records broken over the meet.

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Huske Breaks Record; James Madison Girls, Langley Boys Win VHSL Northern Region

Torri Huske broke her own national public school record in the 100 fly, and the James Madison girls and Langley boys won the VHSL Northern Region Champs.

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Freshman Youssef Ramadan Nearly Breaks Hokies 100 Fly Record at VT Invite Day 2

Virginia Tech freshman Youssef Ramadan came within a hair of the 100 fly school record on the second day of the Virginia Tech Invite.

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Yorktown’s Torri Huske Clips Own National Public High School Record in 100 Fly

Yorktown High School senior Torri Huske just edged out her own national public high school record in the 100 fly today at the VHSL Northern Region Champs.

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Keefer Barnum Rattles Own School Record at Cavalier Invite Day 2 Finals

Senior Keefer Barnum holds came within a whisker of his own 100 breast school record, punching a 52.40 that moves him up to #11 in the nation

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Kate Douglass Becomes NCAA Leader in 5 Events after 2:03 in 200 Breast

UVA sophomore Kate Douglass threw down 2:03.93 in a 200 breast time trial, the 9th-fastest time ever according the SWIMS database.

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Hokies Set Six Pool Records on Opening Day of Virginia Tech Invite

The Virginia Tech Hokies took down six pool records and threatened a few school records on the first day of the VT Invite.

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Texas Women Sweep SMU For Senior Day

The #8 Texas Longhorn women wrapped up their dual meet season by defeating the SMU Mustangs in Austin today by touching first in every event.

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Katz’s 1:40, Zettle’s 8:48, Highlight Texas Men’s Senior Day Win Over SMU

Austin Katz took care of business, punching his NCAA ticket, but other Texas men hit lifetime bests in off events, en route to beating SMU 170-115.

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Colonial Athletic Association Postpones Swim and Dive Champs Until Late March

The Division I Colonial Athletic Association has moved its conference championships, normally held in late February, until late March.

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VHSL Occoquan Regionals: Do, Helms, Lundgren Double, Robinson and Woodson Win

The VHSL Occoquan Regionals turned into a close team race on the boys’ side, with Robinson just edging Woodson, while the Woodson girls ran away with the win.

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