2017 MEN’S NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS
- Wednesday, March 22 – Saturday, March 25
- IUPUI Natatorium – Indianapolis, IN
- Prelims 10AM/Finals 6PM (Eastern Time)
- Defending Champion: Texas (results)
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- Live stream: Wednesday/Thursday Prelims & Finals, Friday/Saturday Prelims / Friday/Saturday finals on ESPN3
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Texas’ Jack Conger had one final chance to win an individual title as a senior at the 2017 Men’s NCAA Championships. That chance came in the finals of the 200 fly. After taking a narrow 2nd last season, Conger wasted no time establishing his lead tonight, blasting a 45.78 opening split en route to a 1:37.35 victory.
With that, Conger took down his own former American Record of 1:38.06 and Joseph Schooling‘s former NCAA Record of 1:37.97, both of which were established at last season’s NCAA meet.
Cal’s Zheng Quah finished 2nd in 1:38.83, making him the 3rd fastest performer ever. Georgia’s Gunnar Bentz shot up to #7 on the all-time top performers list, finishing 3rd in 1:40.07.
Splits Comparison:
| Swimmer | 1st 50 Split | 2nd 50 Split | 3rd 50 Split | 4th 50 Split | Final Time |
| Jack Conger (2017) | 21.65 | 24.13 (45.78) | 25.09 | 26.48 (51.57) | 1:37.35 |
| Joseph Schooling (2016) | 23.05 | 24.48 (47.53) | 25.01 | 25.43 (50.44) | 1:37.97 |
| Jack Conger (2016) | 22.05 | 24.83 (46.88) | 25.04 | 26.14 (51.18) | 1:38.06 |
Top 10 All-Time Performers: Men’s 200 Fly
| Place | Swimmer | Time |
| 1 | Jack Conger | 1:37.35 |
| 2 | Joseph Schooling | 1:37.97 |
| 3 | Zheng Quah | 1:38.83 |
| 4 | Dylan Bosch | 1:39.33 |
| 4 | Michael Phelps | 1:39.65 |
| 6 | Tom Shields | 1:39.65 |
| 7 | Andrew Seliskar | 1:39.95 |
| 8 | Gunnar Bentz | 1:40.07 |
| 9 | Pace Clark | 1:40.17 |
| 10 | Marcin Cieslak | 1:40.19 |
Top 10 All-Time Performances: Men’s 200 Fly
| Place | Swimmer | Time |
| 1 | Jack Conger | 1:37.35 |
| 2 | Joseph Schooling | 1:37.97 |
| 3 | Jack Conger | 1:38.06 |
| 4 | Zheng Quah | 1:38.83 |
| 5 | Jack Conger | 1:39.17 |
| 6 | Jack Conger | 1:39.31 |
| 7 | Dylan Bosch | 1:39.33 |
| 7 | Joseph Schooling | 1:39.62 |
| 9 | Michael Phelps | 1:39.65 |
| 10 | Tom Shields | 1:39.65 |
I dug a few factoids out of the last 4 years NCAA results.
Texas relays with Jack Conger broke US Open Records in the 4FR,8FR,4MR. Their finishes:
– 1st place – 8 times
– 2nd place – 3 times
– 4th place – 1 time
– 5th place – 1 time
The Texas relays WITHOUT Jack Conger finished:
– 1st place – 1 time
– 2nd place – 1 time
– 3rd place – 3 times
– 4th place – 1 time
– 8th place – 1 time
That’s pretty ill.
He would have been one of the fastest swimmer at the NCAA meet to never have won an individual title. Jack certainly deserved to win this one.
Watch out for Schooling next year. He will break new grounds before ending his ncaa career.
Great job. Congrats.
That was fun to watch. Been following him for a long time – he started in my old summer league and was already a star. Well done Jack Conger.
Good luck with the next challenge – hopefully it’s LC swimming on the world stage this summer. Maybe go see the GOAT and get some tips!
One thing that sets Conger apart in that event: he carries his momentum through the turns PERFECTLY. I have literally never seen him hit a turn at anything other than perfect timing. It’s amazing to watch. Him and Eddie have worked out some pure magic with his kick and stroke count.
Last year his turns weren’t as good, if anything they were a little slow last year
When both of Schooling’s records are gone
Schooling will be back next year to pick them up.
Won’t beat Dressel, and won’t beat the other Singapore kid.
You’ve become a parody of yourself.
Who?
All I can say is….Jack, please party responsibly tpnight
Without GunnyBunny.
and without The Lochtenator