Tennessee’s Erika Brown Swims Wrong Stroke in 200 Medley Relay Prelims; Vols out of Final
When she dove in for the free leg, Brown swam butterfly on the first lap. She did an open turn, and then switched to freestyle on the 2nd lap.
2018 W. NCAAs: Ally Howe Pops 2nd Fastest 100 Back Ever with 49.7 for NCAA Title
2017 champion Baker was out with the lead in 24.02, clearing American Record pace, but Stanford’s Howe shot off the final wall with a huge underwater to blow by her, pulling into the wall just ahead of Wisconsin’s Nelson as baker faded to 3rd.
Liberty’s Finnigan Receives Elite 90 Award for Highest GPA of DI NCAAs
Alicia Finnigan of Division I Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia has received the Elite 90 Award for the student-athlete with the top GPA at the 2018 Women’s NCAA DI Swimming and Diving Championships.
2018 W. NCAAs: Lilly King Lowers Own American Record in 100 Breast
Lilly King defended her 100 breast title, going 56.25 to take .05 off her previous record.
2018 W. NCAAs: Hansson Swims to #2 All-Time with 49.8 100 Fly
Hansson is now the 2nd fastest swimmer in history in this event, moving one spot ahead of Brown, who swam a 49.85 at 2018 SECs.
Delaware Coach John Hayman ‘Steps Away’ As Head Coach
Delaware head men’s and women’s swimming and diving coach John Hayman will be leaving the program after nearly 30 years.
Virginia Tech Gets Re-Swim in NCAA 200 Medley Relay Prelims
A representative for Virginia Tech tells SwimSwam that the team was granted a re-swim because the meet referee determined that their leadoff swimmer was not given the same opportunity as other athletes due to a disturbance from an official.
2018 W. NCAAs: Duncan First Ever Female EMU Swimmer to Qualify for A-Finals
Since the school transitioned to Division 1 in the mid 1970s, no female EMU swimmer has made an A-final — until Duncan.
2018 Women’s NCAA Championships: Day 2 Finals Live Recap
Stanford’s Simone Manuel (50 free) and Katie Ledecky (500 free) look to defend their titles tonight and are chasing their own NCAA Records. Cal’s Kathleen Baker, the reigning 200 IM champion, will battle Stanford’s NCAA Record holder Ella Eastin.
2018 W. NCAAs Finals Preview: Stage Set for Cal-Stanford Showdown in 200 Free Relay
At Pac-12s, Cal took down the American Record. This morning, Stanford broke that record. The 2 teams will go head-to-head tonight with their best lineups.
2018 Women’s NCAA Championships: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap
Stanford’s Katie Ledecky (500 free), Simone Manuel (50 free), and Ella Eastin (200 IM) are chasing their own records today as the Cardinal swimmers hold the NCAA Records in all 3 individual races.
Follow Along with Your 2018 Women’s Pick’em Entries
In case you forgot who you picked here is the spreadsheet of entries.
2018 Women’s NCAA Championships: Day 1 Finals Live Recap
Katie Ledecky dominated the anchor leg for Stanford in 1:39.87 to help the Cardinal defend their title. Louisville’s Mallory Comerford put up the fastest split of the night, though, with a 1:39.14 on the 2nd leg.
Ella Eastin Discusses ‘The Stanford Taper’ (Video)
After winning the 800 free relay with a commanding lead, Stanford junior Ella Eastin gave insight on what the last couple of weeks have looked like for the Cardinal
2018 W. NCAA Previews: a Battle of American Record Breakers in 400 IM
The 400 IM American Record changed hands last season between Stanford teammates Katie Ledecky and Ella Eastin. Now that Ledecky has dropped the 200 free for the 400 IM at NCAAs, who will capture the title (and possibly the American Record) at the big showdown?
