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.
Jack Levant Out of NCAAs Due to ‘Medical Complications’
Stanford freshman Jack Levant announced on Instagram today that he will not be competing at next week’s NCAA championships due to a medical condition.
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.
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.
Katie McLaughlin: “‘Oh wow, 49.9’ and then I was like ‘Oh wait, that’s me!'” (Video)
Cal’s Katie McLaughlin broke 50 for the first time, making her the 5th swimmer ever to break that barrier with a 49.97. That breaks Natalie Coughlin’s former Cal school record of 50.01.
Ella Eastin Comments as 1st Ever Woman to 4-Peat in 400 IM (Video)
Her 3:57.03 is the 4th fastest performance ever and she’s won the event all 4 years of her NCAA career.
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.
Louise Hansson Explains How Racing in the USA Puts Her at Her Best (Video)
USC’s Louise Hansson was right on her own record pace at the 50 in 23.03. She held on to her lead, posting the fastest time in history to repeat as champion with a new NCAA Record of 49.26
