2023 Women’s NCAA Championships: Official SwimSwam Preview Index
Bookmark this page to keep track of all of our event-by-event previews and winner selections as we count down the days until NCAAs.
Katie Ledecky Swims 15:01.41 1650-Yard Free To Break U.S. Open And American Record
Ledecky took down her previous record time of 15:03.31 that was set back in November 2017, when she was still swimming collegiately for Stanford.
The Virginia vs. Texas Battle At Women’s NCAAs Is Closer Than You Think
Even though Virginia might appear as overwhelming favorite on the surface, Texas is going to make this NCAAs battle closer than it seems.
Luka Mijatovic Drops 43 Seconds to Take Down 13-14 NAG Record in 1650 Free
At 13 years old, Luka Mijatovic dropped 43 seconds in the 1650-yard freestyle to demolish the boys’ 13-14 NAG record in the event by nearly five seconds.
Razorback Aquatic Club’s Conner Boatright Hits 4:24 500 On Day 3 Of Columbia Sectionals
Mizzou commit Conner Boatright recorded a personal best time of 4:24.66 to win the men’s 500 free by almost four seconds.
Grace Koenig-Song Takes Down Girls’ 11-12 NAG Record in 100 Breast with 1:02.02
Grace Koenig-Song clocked a 1:02.02 as the Illinois Age Group Championships, lowering Mikayla Tan’s previous girls’ 11-12 NAG record (1:02.61) from December.
USA Swimming Updates Rules on Backstroke Finishes to Comply With World Aquatics
The newest rules change addresses backstroke finishes and the amount of time a swimmer is allowed to fully resubmerge prior to touching the wall.
Jillian Crooks Clocks 1:45.13 200 Free PB And 53.36 100 Fly On Day 2 Of Cary Sectionals
Crooks’ 200 free time of 1:45.13 would have been just 0.19 seconds away from scoring in the ‘B’ final at the 2022 NCAA Championships.
2023 W. NCAA Previews: Stanford Favored, UVA Lineup Decisions Loom In 800 Free Relay
Taylor Ruck will be a key player in Stanford’s pursuit of a fifth 800 free relay NCAA title in six seasons.
Olivia Smoliga on Big Meet Mentality: “The hype comes from within”
The 2x Olympian discusses the 6-week block of training that she has put in with the sun devil pro team.
Ashley Twichell and Becca Mann Return to the Pool at 2023 Cary Sectionals (Day 1 Recap)
In her first meet since the 2021 Olympic Trials, Ashley Twichell won the 1000 freestyle on Day 1 of the 2023 Cary Sectionals.
Kaii Winkler Optimistic About New Generation of US Male 200 Freestylers
Kaii Winkler swam numerous best times in Ft Lauderdale, including his favorite, the 100 freestyle, where he clocked a new 15-16 NAG Record at 48.81
Official Psych Sheets Drop For 2023 Men’s NCAA Championships: Auburn Adds Two Swimmers
Auburn’s Evan McInerny and Danny Schmidt are now entered in the championship meet as NC State scratches Kyle Ponsler and Alberto Mestre is bumped out.
Izzy Ivey Going LCM Bests for First Time Since 2016 After Move to Florida
Izzy Ivey is already seeing her move to Florida pay off, finishing her meet with a PB in the 200m IM. That was her first PB in the event since 2016.
Spots Open For College Swimmers To Represent The U.S. At 2023 World University Games
With USA Swimming opting not to send a team to this summer’s World University Games, the opportunity to compete internationally is open to those interested.
