2018 Commonwealth Games: Day 2 Finals Live Recap
Records are poised to fall as the 2nd finals session of the 2018 Commonwealth Games will feature finals in the men’s 50 fly, women’s 50 breast, men’s 200 free, men’s and women’s S9 100 back, men’s 400 IM, men’s 100 back, women’s 100 fly, and men’s 4 x 100 free relay, as well as seminfinals of the women’s 50 free, men’s 100 breast, and women’s 100 back.
Leah Braswell Drops 10 seconds to Win 400 IM at Y Nats Night 3
Braswell’s best time coming into the meet was 4:19.21, which she swam at last year’s Y Nats. She dropped a 4:15.78 in prelims, which was already a decent drop, until she dropped almost another 7 seconds in finals.
14-Year-Old Para Swimming Rising Star Grace Bunke Dies of Cancer
Bunke succumbed to osteosarcoma, a very aggressive bone cancer, the day before her 15th birthday.
Russian Prospect Mikhail Mukhodinov Dies During Competition
17-year-old Mikhail Mikhodinov passed away shortly after competing in the 200 breast at the Central District Swimming Championships in Russia.
Denison’s Gregg Parini Wins CSCAA DIII Men’s Coach of the Year
Under Parini’s leadership, Denison won their 4th national title by the largest margin in school history.
Emory’s Jon Howell Wins CSCAA DIII Women’s Swimming Coach of the Year
Under Howell’s leadership, Emory’s women broke 4 NCAA Division III records and won 6 events.
Young Swimmers Take the Lead Again at Buffalo Sectionals Day 3
15 year old Oludare Rose won the men’s 400 free with a 3:59.46, winning by a 4 second margin.
Emory Wins 9th Straight NCAA Division III Women’s Team Title
Emory broke 4 NCAA Division III records en route to winning the team title.
Young Swimmers Continue to Shine into Day 3 of Ithaca Sectionals
Ithaca Sectionals day 3 finals kicked off with a bang, as the Chelsea Piers Aquatics women’s 200 medley relay shattered the Eastern Zone Sectionals meet record, and Ithaca College pool record.
Katherine Douglass Splits 21.80 50 Free at Ithaca Sectionals Day 4
Chelsea Piers Aquatics Club shattered another relay meet and pool record, this time on the women’s 200 free relay, posting a 1:31.82.
Denison Men Take Home 4th NCAA Division III Title in 8 Years
Denison won the meet by by the biggest margin they ever have, 227 points.
2018 NCAA Division III Women’s Championships: Day 4 Finals Live Recap
NCAA Division 3 records are poised to fall in the women’s 200 back and 200 breast.
2018 NCAA Division III Men’s Championship: Day 4 Finals Live Recap
Oliver Smith broke the Division 3 record in prelims, and will take another shot at it tonight.
16-and-Unders Impress at Day 2 of Buffalo Sectionals Meet
Day 2 featured tight races in the 200 freestyles, and men’s 100 fly.
Olivia Jack Posts 1:00.5 to Win Tight 100 Breast at Ithaca Sectionals
In an intense 100 breast battle, only .07 seconds separated the top 3, ranging from 1:00.58 to 1:00.65.
