2019 W. NCAAs: Beata Nelson Wins CSCAA Swimmer of the Year
Beata Nelson was named CSCAA’s Swimmer of the Year after winning 3 events and setting 2 American records.
2019 W. NCAAs: Cal Takes Down 400 Free Relay NCAA Record
Cal was under Stanford’s American record, but Abbey Weitzeil was swimming with her armed wrapped, so the record is not official under USA Swimming rules.
Lilly King on 8-for-8: “I better not mess this up” (Video)
King was slightly off her record from last season as she finished in 2:02.90 with the 2nd fastest performance ever
Stanford Cardinal Clinch NCAA 3-Peat in Austin After 200 Fly
Stanford has mathematically eliminated Cal from NCAA title contention.
Lilly King Joins Elite Group to 4-Peat in 2 NCAA Events
Before King, only Brendan Hansen had ever won both breaststroke events across all four years of college swimming
2019 W. NCAAs: Beata Nelson Downs NCAA Record in Nail-Biter 200 Back
Nelson’s 1:47.24 just misses Regan Smith’s American record.
2019 W. NCAA Championships: Padington Smashes Best with 15:47 Mile
Minnesota’s Mackenzie Padington had a huge swim in the eaarly heats of the mile, dropping nearly 16 seconds to lead the pack with only the final heat to go.
2019 Women’s NCAA Championships: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap
In the 200 fly, we’ll see Stanford’s defending champ and NCAA Record holder Ella Eastin go up against USC’s Louise Hansson, who took down the 100 fly NCAA Record last night.
2019 W. NCAA Championships: Day 4 Prelims Photo Vault
SwimSwam’s Jack Spitser was on deck to capture all of the exciting day 4 prelims action.
2019 Women’s NCAA Championships: Day 4 Prelims Race Videos
The 2019 Women’s NCAA Championships continued this morning in Austin, Texas with the final prelims session. Swimmers competed in the 200 back, 100 free, 200 breast, 200 fly, and 400 free relay.
2019 W. NCAA Finals Preview: King Seeks 8-for-8 in Breaststroke Titles
A win would make her the first woman ever to 4-peat in both breaststroke distances in the NCAA.
2019 W. NCAAs: Abbey Weitzeil Swims 100 Free Prelims with Elbow Wrapped
Weitzeil appeared to injure herself finishing the 200 medley relay Friday night, leading to concern over whether she would race Saturday.
WATCH: Select Night 3 Race Videos from Women’s NCAAs
Watch select races from Friday night in Austin.
Watch Beata Nelson Obliterate the 100 Back American Record
Nelson shaved half a second off Regan Smith’s American record Friday night in Austin.
Beata Nelson Had a Suit Rip Before 100 Back AR (Video)
Wisconsin’s Beata Nelson was flying under record pace with a 23.76 at the 50. Nelson followed through with the fastest time in history, crushing the American Record by almost half a second in 49.18.