2021 M. NCAAs Day 3: 8th In Prelims Faster in 3 Events Than in 2019
We’re continuing to see some fast swimming at the 2021 NCAA Championships, with today’s A-final qualifying times faster in 3 of 5 events than in 2019.
Hoffer Disappointed with Front-end Speed, Surprised with Back-Half in 50 Free
Ryan Hoffer was out like a rocket, flipping to a 8.90 at the feet and couldn’t be stopped, defending his NCAA title with a pool record of 18.33
Will Myhre, Potentially Iowa’s Last NCAA Qualifier, Scratched After COVID Test
Will Myhre, the only NCAA qualifier for the Iowa men, tested positive for COVID-19, ending what is set to be the program’s final season.
Ryan Hoffer Now #5 100 Butterflier Ever; Top Seed Ramadan Disqualified
In the prelims of the 100 fly, Cal’s Ryan Hoffer became 5th fastest performer in history, while top seed Youssef Ramadan of Virginia Tech was disqualified.
Shaine Casas on Racing Top Competitors: “It kinda throws off your strategy”
Casas was able to hold off Gonzalez Cal freshman Destin Lasco for his first NCAA 200 IM title at 1:39.53, breaking Lasco’s morning pool record of 1:40.61
2021 M. NCAAs Day 3 Scratches: Iowa’s Will Myhre Out of the 100 Breast
Iowa’s only swimmer, Will Myhre, was seeded 14th in the 100 breast, and was the only top 16 scratch from this morning’s prelims,
UNCW’s Bjugan, JMU’s Gross Win Gold Medals On Day 1 Of CAA Diving Championship
James Madison’s Emily Gross became the third straight Dukes’ diver to claim the 3-meter diving title winning the event with a score of 297.90.
Florida HS 3A Finalist Grace Weed Verbals to East Carolina (2021)
Weed made the A-final of the 100 breast at the 2020 Florida HS 3A State Championships, placing eighth overall
JCU Men & Women Lead After Day 1 At OAC Championships
The Blue Streak women won four of the evening’s five events to built a 145-point lead heading into day two, while the men are up by 54 points.
Olivia McNicholas Named NEC Diver of the Week For Second Straight Time
McNicholas earned her second Diver of the Week honor with first-place finishes in both the 1-meter dive (230.93) and 1-meter diving volume (167.47).
Dressel, Schooling, Lochte, and Conger all in 100 Fly on Friday at ISCA Cup
The ISCA Senior Cup continues on Friday as world record holder Caeleb Dressel leads a loaded field in the men’s 100 butterfly.
Louisville Cardinals Set ACC Record with 3:01.52 in the 400 Medley Relay
The Louisville Cardinals swam the fastest 400 medley relay in ACC history with their 4th-place tonight at the 2021 NCAA Championships.
WATCH: Magahey Upset Smith, Casas Make History, And More NCAA Night 2 Races
ICYMI: The race videos from night two of the 2021 Men’s NCAAs are here. Catch up on the 200 free relay, 500 free, 200 IM, 50 free, and 400 medley relay here.
Projected vs. Actual: Day 2 Score Update at 2021 NCAA D1 Men’s Championships
Cal made waves in all of the individual events tonight, along with a win in the 200 free relay. They lead Texas by 27 going into day three.
Jake Magahey Goes In-depth on 500 Free Race Strategy of NCAA Field
While Smith massively accelerated to a photo finish with Magahey, it was the freshman who took the 500 free title at 4:07.97
