3x Ohio HS Champ David Madej Verbally Commits to Stanford for 2018-19
David Madej of Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School and SwimStrongville has verbally committed to Stanford University for the 2017-18 school year.
Simone Manuel: “I think I put too much pressure on myself” (Video)
Simone Manuel executed a great 50 free tonight, winning by nearly half a second in 24.27 to move into #3 in the world
Pierce Becomes FSU’s First Woman Ever in A Finals at U.S. Summer Nats
Pierce, who was seeded 24th in the 50 breast, worked her way up to a 7th place finish in prelims, successfully becoming the first Florida State woman to qualify for a championship final at a long course U.S. Summer Nationals.
Abrahm DeVine doesn’t even think his coaches saw this coming (Video)
DeVine charged home in a blazing 27.81, out-splitting the entire field to move into 2nd in the closing metres
Texas A&M Men Get 1st A Finalist at Summer Nationals in 19 Years
Texas A&M’s Jonathan Tybur had a major breakthrough for the Aggies on day 2 of the 2017 U.S. Nationals/World Championships Trials.
Cornell Men Announces Incoming Freshman Class
The Cornell Men’s Swim and Dive Team has announced the addition of 11 freshman swimmers and divers to their roster…
Manuel Pops 5th Fastest American 50 Free Ever with 24.2
Manuel finished a half a second ahead of the field, winning the race in 24.27 while fellow Olympic sprinter Abbey Weitzeil (24.74) took 2nd.
Emily Weiss, Indiana HS Record Holder, Verbals to IU Class of 2023
Yep, you read that class number right.
Clark Smith is Now #7 American Ever with 7:50 800 Free
At the touch, Smith was able to hold off Grothe, winning in 7:50.43 to Grothe’s 7:50.97.
Kalisz, DeVine Storm to #4 and #5 Ever Among Americans in 200 IM
Kalisz (1:56.51) and DeVine (1:56.79) are now the 4th and 5th fastest American 200 IMers in history. With his personal best for 3rd place, Prenot (1:57.17) is now the 6th fastest American of all time in the event.
Madisyn Cox Becomes 6th Fastest American Ever with 2:09.6 200 IM
Cox roared home on the back half of the race, finishing 2nd to Melanie Margalis (2:09.57) in a personal best 2:09.69.
2017 U.S. Worlds Trials: Day 5 Prelims Live Recap
Ella Eastin, who’s been swimming fast this meet, has one more chance to qualify for Worlds in the 200 IM today.
Kathleen Baker: “I think i really mastered the details” (Video)
Cal’s Kathleen Baker put up a new meet & U.S. Open Record of 58.57 to win the women’s 100 back, improving her personal best that she posted winning the Olympic silver last year
Ledecky: “I didn’t set time goals for myself this year” (Video)
Katie Ledecky was gone from the gun in the women’s 400 free final, toying with world record pace the entire race
University of Wyoming Hires New Assistant Coach
Jim Bossert is the newest member of the Wyoming swimming and diving coaching staff. Bossert will be working alongside graduate assistant…
