College

Ryan Murphy, Back at it Again with the American Record

California’s Ryan Murphy struck once again in the men’s 100 backstroke at the 2016 Men’s NCAA Championships. Murphy claimed his 3rd straight title in the event, lowering his own American, NCAA, and U.S. Open Record to a 43.49.

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WATCH Townley Haas Swim 1:30.46 in 200 Yard Free

After winning the 500 free on Thursday (pictured above), Texas’ Townley Haas put up an all-time record in the 200 free on Friday evening.

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Texas Two-Step: Townley Haas Crushes 1:30.46 200 Free

Texas freshman Townley Haas just crushed the NCAA, American, and U.S. Open record in the 200 yard freestyle

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Schooling Downs Staab’s NCAA, U.S. Open 100 Fly Record

Texas’ Joseph Schooling downed Austin Staab’s 100 butterfly record tonight in Atlanta

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Lilly King Earns Big Ten Swimmer of the Year

Indiana’s Lilly King was named unanimous Big Ten Swimmer of the Year, while Minnesota’s Yu Zhou was the unanimous pick for Big Ten Diver of the Year.

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1M Champ Laim Stone may race his coach in a 50 fly (Video)

Tennessee’s New Zealand diving talent, Laim Stone, captured last night’s 1-Meter diving title, and also may capture a swimming win against his coach in the near future

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2016 Men’s NCAA DI Championships: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

Follow along for live updates from the third day of the 2016 Men’s NCAA DI Championships in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Mizzou Senior Clark Thomas Tops 3M Diving Prelims

Mizzou diver Clark Thomas owns the top spot going into tonight’s 3-meter championship final after turning in a score of 447.05.

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GW’s Andrea Bolognesi Ready To Rock 100 Breaststroke Final

George Washington junior Andrea Bolognesi and GW Head Coach James Winchester talk about the Italian’s preparation entering the 2016 NCAA Division…

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Louisville Breaststroker skips last pullout on relay (Video Interview)

Louisville decided to try an unorthodox strategy on Thursday night… and it payed off

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2016 Mid-Major Scorers Already Outpace 2015 By Day 3 of Men’s NCAAs

Just two and a half days into the 2016 men’s NCAA Championships, the meet has already been a banner one for mid-major schools, with 5 mid-major scoring swims lined up for Friday night after 6 on Thursday.

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Lynch, Carroll, and Coombs Win Swim-Offs After Day 3 Prelims

While the rest of the swimmers were warming down in the adjacent pool, six men had to don their school colors once more for the opportunity for a finals swim.

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2016 Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 3 Prelims Photo Vault

Tim Binning, SwimSwam’s chief photographer for Men’s NCAAs, snapped some shots from this morning’s prelims. Scroll through the photo vault and see the many faces of Men’s NCAAs.

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John Murray on 4 Longhorn wins so far: We’re making history (Video)

NC State’s Ryan Held tried to run down John Murray down on the last leg, but ran out of room at the end, Murray holding on for a win in the 200 Free Relay

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2016 M. NCAA Championships: Cal Gets Most Ups, Texas Gets Highest Total for Day 3 Ups/Downs

Following day 2, the Longhorns have the lead, followed by Florida, Cal, NC State, and Michigan. We could see a few shifts in the team placing tonight. Cal will bring back the most A-finalists, with 5 ups and 3 downs.

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