2018 Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap
Five teams are within 16 and a half points of one another for the NCAA crown at the moment, with today’s meet-high 7-event prelims session holding perhaps the most valuable key to securing a team championship.
Indiana Puts 3 Divers Into 3-Meter A Final, Texas Adds Two
For the second day in a row, Indiana and Texas will get big boosts from their divers. Indiana has two of the top four qualifiers and three in the top eight, while Texas has two in the championship final.
Justin Ress’ 200 Free Absence at NCAAs Was Due to an Injury; Uncertain for Rest of Meet
NC State’s Justin Ress was a declared false start in this morning’s 200 free prelims, but SwimSwam has confirmed that his absence was due to an injury.
2018 Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 3 Relay Speculation
Where does Florida coach Gregg Troy use versatile sprint weapon Caeleb Dressel on tonight’s 200 medley relay?
Townley Haas on 200 Free: “It’s going to be a crazy race” (Video)
Haas surged home in 23.94 to hang on for the win, his second NCAA 500 free title in three years.
Dressel Throws Down 17.3 Anchor Split in 200 Medley Relay Prelims
Florida was in 5th in their heat through the fly leg, but Dressel chased down the field to pull them into 2nd at the finish.
Indiana’s Ian Finnerty Rolls to 50.47 100 Breast to Become #3 All-Time
Finnerty’s swim makes him the 3rd fastest performer of all time, moving ahead of Texas’ Will Licon, who won NCAAs last season.
Finally, a Competitive NCAA Championship Meet
Ian Finnerty hitting his taper is the best news Indiana swimming & diving has gotten this week.
NC State’s Ress, Molacek Scratch Prelim Swims; Likely to Swim All 5 Relays
Since he opted out of this event, Ress will likely swim all 5 relays for the Wolfpack at this meet.
Dressel Cruises to 9th Fastest Performance Ever; Lanza Now 8th Fastest Performer Ever
Dressel put up a 44.3 this morning, while Lanza took off with a lifetime best 44.6.
2018 M. NCAAs: Shebat, Albiero Scratch 100 Fly at Day 3 Prelims
The only scratch with a projected scoring impact this morning is Louisville’s Nicholas Albiero in the 100 fly. He was seeded #16.
2018 Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 2 Finals Live Recap
It’s been a night of Florida domination, with 50 frees of 17.81 and 17.63 from Caeleb Dressel, a 200 IM win from Jan Switkowski and a national title in the 200 free relay.
Caeleb Dressel Does it Again! 17.63 to win the 50 Free
Florida’s Caeleb Dressel has once again made history.
Switkowski Blasts 1:39.5 200 IM to Become #3 All-Time
Tonight, it was Florida’s Jan Switkowski taking over, as he put up a 1:39.54 to become the 3rd fastest performer ever. Behind him, NC State’s Vazaios also broke 1:40 in 1:39.97 to become #4.
Haas Swims to #4 All-Time with 4:08.6 500 Free for NCAA Title
2018 MEN’S NCAA SWIMMING & DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS Wednesday, March 21 – Saturday, March 24 Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center –…
