Lasco and Marchand Post 1:38s in Fastest 200 IM Prelims Ever; 1:40.91 Takes 8th
Cal sophomore Destin Lasco and Arizona State freshman Leon Marchand swam the #3 and #4 fastest times in history this morning.
Matt Sates Swims 4:08.73 500 FR in Prelims, #8 Performer All-Time, #2 Freshman
Sates swam a new personal best of 4:08.73, dipping under 4:09 for the first time in his young career.
2022 Division I Men’s NCAAs: Check in on Your Pick’ems Selections
Below, you’ll find the responses from all contestants who entered in the fun.
2022 M NCAAs: Official SwimSwam Pick’em Contest Response Breakdown
Before the action kicks off tonight in Atlanta, let’s take a moment to examine the results from the Official SwimSwam Pick’em contest.
2022 M. NCAA Picks: Destin Lasco Staring Down Ryan Murphy’s 200 Back Record
This is one of the few races this week that has a crystal clear favorite.
2022 M. NCAA Previews: McHugh or Whitley? Battle of the Seniors in the 200 BR
Minnesota superstar Max McHugh won both breaststroke events at last year’s NCAA Championships.
Meet the 17 Mid Major Swimmers Entered in the 2022 Men’s DI NCAA Championships
For those who may be unsure “mid major” refers to those NCAA Division I conferences outside the Power 5 (ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12, and SEC).
Men’s NCAA Scratches: Louisville’s Elaraby, #8 Seed in 50 Free, Out of the Meet
Also of note, as per the NCAA rules for entry, Elaraby is no longer available to compete on Louisville’s relays now that he’s scratched from the meet.
2022 M NCAAs Previews: Max McHugh Eyeing that Elusive 49-Point 100 Breast
McHugh’s sights are assuredly set on breaking the 50-second barrier, which would make him just the 2nd swimmer in history to do so.
2022 Women’s DI NCAAs: SwimSwam Pick’em Final Results
Without further ado, here are the final standings of the 2022 Women’s NCAA DI Swimming & Diving Championships Pick’em contest:
17th-Place Finisher in 500 Reka Gyorgy Pens Letter to NCAA on Transgender Rules
Gyorgy is a 2-time ACC Champion, 2-time NCAA All-American, and 3-time NCAA Honorable Mention All-American.
Mizzou Recruit Sam Brown Breaks NYSPHSAA 100 Back Record with 48.66
The swim broke the NY public high school record of 48.78, which had stood since 2014.
2022 M. NCAA Previews: Defending Champs Louisville Lead Tight Field in 200 MR
Louisville made program history last year, winning their first ever NCAA relay title by taking this race with a 1:22.11.
Scotty Buff Breaks Cavic’s 20-Year-Old NCSA Record in 50 Free with 19.56
Yes, the Michael Cavic who would later go on to get out-touched by 0.01 seconds by Michael Phelps in the 100 fly at the 2008 Beijing Olympics
Elmbrook Quartet Breaks 3-Month-Old Carmel NAG in Girls 15-18 400 Medley Relay
The Elmbrook Swim Club quartet of Maggie Wanezek, Lucy Thomas, Campbell Stoll, and Abby Wanezek broke another 15-18 girls National Age Group Record (NAG).
