Katie Ledecky on Her Future Plans: “I’m Trying to Stay in the Present”
While Simone Manuel confirmed that she herself will turn pro next year, Katie Ledecky stressed that she’s focused only on school for the time being.
Simone Manuel Confirms She Will Go Pro, Continue to Train at Stanford (Video)
We previously reported that Simone Manuel will not see out her NCAA eligibility, and she confirmed Saturday night that she will go pro and continue to train at Stanford.
2018 Women’s NCAA Championships: How Did Our Power Rankings Hold Up?
With the 2018 NCAA D1 Women’s Championships over and done with, let’s compare our final Power Rankings to the actual finish.
2018 W. NCAAs: Mallory Comerford Swims to #2 All-Time in 100 Free
Mallory Comerford went 46.20 in the 100 free Saturday night, taking 2nd to Stanford’s Simone Manuel (45.65).
2018 W. NCAAs: Baker Goes 1:47.30 200 Back to Break Oldest American Record
Kathleen Baker won the 200 back by over a body length Saturday night, becoming the 3rd woman ever under 1:48, breaking the American record in 1:47.30.
2018 W. NCAAs: Ally McHugh Becomes #8 All-Time Performer in 1650
Ally McHugh dropped 7 seconds to take 2nd in the 1650 behind Katie Ledecky Saturday night.
2018 W. NCAAs: 1650 Update
Michigan senior G Ryan took first out of the first four heats of the 1650, going 15:50.95 in the final race of their collegiate career.
2018 W. NCAAs: Texas A&M Qualifies 4 for 200 Breast A-Final
The Aggies have four women in the 200 breast A-final Saturday night.
2018 W. NCAAs: Indiana’s Marie Chamberlain Granted 200 Back Re-Swim
For the second time this weekend, a backstroker was granted a re-swim.
2018 W. NCAAs: Beata Nelson Jumps to #6 All-Time in 200 Back
Beata Nelson is the top seed heading into finals with a 1:49.33.
2018 Women’s NCAA Championships: Day 3 Photo Vault
SwimSwam’s Tim Binning was on-deck to catch all the day three action at the 2018 NCAA D1 Women’s Championships.
2018 W. NCAAs: Ohio State’s Liz Li Scratches 100 Free on Day 4
#8-seed Liz Li will not swim the 100 free on the final day of the 2018 NCAA D1 Women’s Championships.
Ally Howe on 200 Back: “It’s My Last Event, Last Day of Swimming”
The 2018 NCAA D1 Women’s Championships might be the final meet of American record holder Ally Howe’s career.
2018 W. NCAAs: Lilly King Drops Fastest-Ever 50 Breast Relay Split
Lilly King was back at it Friday night after swimming the fastest 100 breast relay split of all time on Thursday, going 25.38 in her 50 split.
