2019 W. NCAAs Predictions: How Did The Comment Section Do?
Looking back at the leadup to the 2019 Women’s NCAA Championships, we want to see where the “buzz” of the SwimSwam comment section was onto something… and where it wasn’t. How did your predictions fare? We track the results here.
20 Headlines for 20 Teams at the 2019 NCAA Women’s Championships
The Louisville women finished 4th at NCAAs, which is their best-ever finish.
Amy Bilquist & Katie McLaughlin: “I feel like we won” (Video)
The Cal women had a sensational week, leading the team battle going into the final day and ultimately winding up 2nd to Stanford by less then 40 points
Nelson, Bacon Named Big Ten Women’s Swimmer, Diver of the Year
The Big Ten Conference announced the 2019 Big Ten Women’s Swimmer, Diver, Swimming Coach and Diving Coach of the Year awards, as voted on by the conference coaches.
2019 M. NCAA Previews: 200 Medley Relay a Toss-Up
Ryan Hoffer and the Cal Bears will be in the mix in a tight 200 medley relay field
Greg Meehan on Ella Eastin as a Team Leader vs Point Scorer (Video)
Meehan admits that the Stanford coaches asked more of Ella Eastin this year as a leader as well as a top swimmer than they ever had before
2019 W. NCAAs: How Did SwimSwam’s Power Rankings Hold Up?
Check out how our final Power Rankings compared to the actual team finishes at the 2019 Women’s Division I NCAA Championships.
2019 M. NCAA Previews: Wide Open Race Behind Haas, Auboeck in 500
Haas looks to be the front-runner for the title, but Felix Auboeck could challenge.
Izzy Ivey on Graduating Early, Big Returns After 1 Semester at Cal
After graduating high school a semester early and immediately arriving at Cal to start her college career, Izzy Ivey turned heads at the 2019 NCAA Championships
Influential Oklahoma Baptist Coach Sam Freas Dies at 72
Dr. Sam Freas, a world-renowned sprint coach, died overnight, shortly after his 72nd birthday.
2019 M. NCAA Previews: 200 Backstrokers Aren’t Showing Their Hands
Texas went 1-2 at last year’s NCAA Championships in the 200 back; but this year, a different Longhorn has the top seed.
Beata Nelson on Texas Swim Center: “It’s my favorite pool” (Video)
Nelson used her last wall to push ahead with her underwaters, clipping the NCAA Record to win it in 1:47.24
WATCH: Beata Nelson and Taylor Ruck Battle for 200 Back NCAA Title
Watch Wisconsin junior Beata Nelson lower Kathleen Baker’s 200 back NCAA record.
2019 NCAA Division III Championships – Final Awards Recap
After winning three individual events at the 2019 NCAA Division III Championships – and setting a new national record in the process – NYU’s Honroe Collins was named Female Swimmer of the Year.
2019 W. NCAA Championships: Top 4 Team Celebration Photo Vault
SwimSwam’s Jack Spitser was on deck to capture all of the fun team celebrations following the conclusion of the meet.
