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
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.
2019 Women’s NCAAs: Grote, Pyshnenko Scratch Day 4 Prelims
There were only a pair of scratches for this morning’s session.
2019 Women’s NCAA Championships: Day 3 Finals Live Recap
Defending champ Mallory Comerford of Louisville is eyeing Missy Franklin’s record in the 200 free.
WATCH: Livestream Andy Recaps Night 3’s Record-Setting NCAA Action
Livestream Andy is back in action for one night, and one night only.
2019 W. NCAAs: How Did Double-Event Finalists Fare on Night 3?
Cal mid-year addition Izzy Ivey was among the five swimmers to final in two individual events Friday night.