Articles by Robert Gibbs

UVA’s Alex Walsh Swims Nation-Leading 400 IM Against NC State, UNC (Day 1 Recap)

From surprise debuts to fastest splits ever to nation leading times, there were plenty of exciting swims on the first day of an ACC double dual at UVA.

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Walsh’s Historic Split and Ramadan’s Triple Highlight Wins for Cavalier Women and Hokie Men

Youssef Ramadan’s three individual wins helped the VT men beat UVA for the third-straight year, while the UVA women won despite key names still in Knoxville.

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Gretchen Walsh Blasts 21.92 Fly Split, 3rd-Fastest Ever, To Start UVA-Virginia Tech Dual

Fresh off a long course win in the 100 fly last night at the Knoxville PSS, Virginia’s Gretchen Walsh swam the 3rd-fastest 50 yard fly split ever.

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Louisville’s Ilia Sibirtsev Likely Punches NCAA Ticket As Cardinals Sweep Mizzou

Louisville fifth-year Ilia Sibirtsev likely locked up a NCAA invite with the 2nd-fastest 1650 of his career at home against Missouri.

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Former Texas Head Coach Kim Brackin Joins Stanford Women’s Staff

Thanks to the rare midseason addition of a paid coaching position, the Stanford Cardinal women have added Kim Brackin to their coaching staff.

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Thomas Heilman Clips Own 15-16 NAG Record with 1:40.73 200 Fly

The 16 year-old Heilman’s NAG record came after he moved to #2 all-time in the age group with a 42.00 victory in the 100 free.

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2023 Virginia Vs. Texas Dual Meet: Day 2 Live Recap

Texas and Virginia return to action this morning in Charlottesville in a shorter format with no “super finals,” but still plenty of chances for fast swims.

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Cal Transfer Alicia Wilson Debuts for Texas; Longhorn Men and Women Sweep Horned Frogs

Despite a good chunk of their roster being absent for the Pan American Games, the Longhorns didn’t miss a beat, sweeping every event against the Horned Frogs.

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Freshmen Make a Splash in Collegiate Debut as Alabama Sweeps Delta State

Freshmen helped lead the Alabama Crimson Tide to win all except one event against Division II Delta State Friday in Tuscaloosa.

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Three Longhorn Freshmen Clock Personal Bests in Wins at Orange White Intrasquad

Four Texas freshmen won individual events, three in best times, at the annual Sam Kendricks Memorial Orange-White Intrasquad meet today in Austin.

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Indiana Freshman Mikkel Lee Turns Heads at Asian Games With 47.25 100 Free Split

Barely into his NCAA career, Singapore’s Mikkel Lee threw down an attention-getting 47.25 anchor leg at the Asian Games this week.

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2024 College Swimming Previews: Talent Out, Talent In For #3 Texas Men In Eddie’s Last Ride

The Longhorns will be relying on some talented incoming freshmen to help blunt some major losses in what appears will be Eddie Reese’s final season.

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2024 College Swimming Previews: #5 NC State Men Reloading For Run at Top 3 NCAA Finish

A bevy of fifth years, redshirts, and freshmen have the NC State men eyeing a top three finish at NCAAs despite stiff competition.

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2024 College Swimming Previews: #9 VT Men Return All Relay Legs After Best-Ever NCAAs

Youssef Ramadan earned the Hokies’ first-ever individual NCAA title, while the team surged to a program-best 9th place finish last season.

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SwimSwam’s Official 2023-2024 College Preview Index

College season is just around the corner, and we’ll be publishing previews of the top 12 men’s and women’s teams from the 2023 NCAA Division I Championships.

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