Conger Wins 1st Title in Last Race with Record-Breaking 1:37.3 200 Fly

2017 MEN’S NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS

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

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tea rex
7 years ago

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.

Plainjane
7 years ago

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.

Jay
7 years ago

Watch out for Schooling next year. He will break new grounds before ending his ncaa career.

Swimmer
7 years ago

Great job. Congrats.

JudgeNot
7 years ago

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!

THEO
7 years ago

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.

Conger FTW
Reply to  THEO
7 years ago

Last year his turns weren’t as good, if anything they were a little slow last year

Kordez
7 years ago

When both of Schooling’s records are gone

PsychoDad
Reply to  Kordez
7 years ago

Schooling will be back next year to pick them up.

Attila the Runt
Reply to  PsychoDad
7 years ago

Won’t beat Dressel, and won’t beat the other Singapore kid.

flystyler
Reply to  Attila the Runt
7 years ago

You’ve become a parody of yourself.

DCSWIM
Reply to  Kordez
7 years ago

Who?

Lpman
7 years ago

All I can say is….Jack, please party responsibly tpnight

Attila the Runt
Reply to  Lpman
7 years ago

Without GunnyBunny.

ERVINFORTHEWIN
Reply to  Attila the Runt
7 years ago

and without The Lochtenator

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