DATA VISUAL: TEAM SCORES AFTER DAY THREE OF NCAA WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP
Stanford was projected to be in 3rd place behind Texas by 1 point. The Cardinal now have a 19 point lead over the Longhorns.
Virginia Ties American, NCAA Records in 400 Medley Relay; Breaks Meet Record
Virginia tied their American, U.S. Open, NCAA Record, and Pool Record in the 400 Medley Relay. Virginia broke the meet record, set by NC State last year.
Katharine Berkoff Breaks American Record in 100 Back; First Woman Under 49
Katharine Berkoff’s winning time of 48.74 seconds establishes her as the first woman to go sub-49-seconds in the event.
A. Walsh Wins 400 IM; 4th Fastest Performer in History, 5th Fastest Performance
Alex Walsh of posted a 3:57.25 to win the 400 IM. She is now the 4th fastest performer in history and her time is the 5th fastest performance in history.
DATA VISUAL: The Women’s NCAA Team Scores + Day 3 Finals Scoring Projections
Virginia is projected to be in 1st by 112.5 points. Texas is seeded to have a 1 point lead over Stanford heading into the final day of competition.
23 Minutes: Ellen Walshe Continues to Wow with Day 3 400 IM, 100 Fly Double
Ellen Walshe of Tennessee swam the 400 IM and 100 butterfly double on Friday morning. She is the 3rd seed in both events heading into finals.
Anna Elendt Posts 56.88 100 Breaststroke; 5th Fastest Performer in History
Anna Elendt became the 5th fastest performer in history in the 100 breaststroke with her time from prelims this morning.
Lia Roggi Posts Nine Top-Three Finishes at IL Swimming Age Group Championships
Academy Bullets Swim Club won the combined Age Group title by 178.5 points, they also won the women’s title by 289.5 points.
Queens Swimmers Delkeskamp and Tennant Win Elite 90 Award
Jan Delkskamp and Kayla Tennant of Queens University of Charlotte were named the NCAA Division II recipients of the Elite 90 award.
DATA VISUAL: NCAA Women’s Championship Team Scores Through Day Two
After the 2nd day of competition, Virginia has built an 82 point lead over the competition. Texas is in 2nd, followed by Stanford in 3rd as projected.
Mixed Reactions From Spectators as Lia Thomas Wins the 500 Freestyle
Lia Thomas became the first openly transgender swimmer to win an NCAA title. Thomas will race in the 200 and 100 freestyle later on in the meet.
DATA VISUAL: The Women’s NCAA Team Scores + Day 2 Finals Scoring Projections
Virginia is projected to remain in first place through day 2. The Cavaliers are seeded to build a 90 point lead over the rest of the competition.
Protestors Against Lia Thomas Stand Outside & Attend Women’s NCAA Championship
Protestors who identified themselves as “Save Women’s Sports” gathered outside of the facility as Lia Thomas competed in her first event of the meet.
OVERREACTIONS: Day 1 at the 2022 NCAA Women’s D1 Championships
Taylor Ruck of Stanford is off to a great start of the meet, posting the fastest split in the field (1:40.49), which is a great start for her meet.
2022 NCAA Women’s Championships Day 1 Scoring Analysis
After the first night of competition at the Women’s NCAA Championships, Virginia sits in first place with 74 points and Texas is in 2nd with 58 points.