2018 W. NCAAs: Bi, Ryan, and Gastaldello Among Day 3 Scratches
Rose Bi and G Ryan both had “off” swims in the 500 on Thursday, and Beryl Gastaldello placed 5th in the 50 free and anchored Texas’ 400 medley relay.
2018 W. NCAAs: Day 2 Photo Vault
SwimSwam’s Tim Binning was on-deck to catch all the day two action at the 2018 NCAA D1 Women’s Championships.
Beata Nelson: “It’s exciting to get to this point” (Video)
Wisconsin’s Beata Nelson led off in 49.83 in the B heat, marking the 4th fastest 100 back of all time.
2018 Women’s NCAA Championships: Day 2 Finals Live Recap
Stanford’s Simone Manuel (50 free) and Katie Ledecky (500 free) look to defend their titles tonight and are chasing their own NCAA Records. Cal’s Kathleen Baker, the reigning 200 IM champion, will battle Stanford’s NCAA Record holder Ella Eastin.
2018 W. NCAAs: King Goes 56.02 for Fastest 100 Breast Relay Split Ever
Lilly King broke her own record for the fastest 100 breast relay split of all-time Thursday night as her team took 2nd overall.
Claire Tuggle Swims 1:44 in 200 Yard Free at 13
Tuggle won an NCSA Junior National Title on Thursday in the 200 free. Only Missy Franklin has ever been faster as a 13-14.
2018 W. NCAAs Finals Preview: Stage Set for Cal-Stanford Showdown in 200 Free Relay
At Pac-12s, Cal took down the American Record. This morning, Stanford broke that record. The 2 teams will go head-to-head tonight with their best lineups.
Tuggle Passes Ledecky In 13-14 200 Free Rankings At Day 3 NCSA Prelims
13-year-old Claire Tuggle took over 14th spot on the all-time 13-14 200 free rankings, one spot ahead of Katie Ledecky.
WATCH: Day 2 Race Videos from 2018 NCSA Junior Nationals
The Orlando YMCA played host to day 2 of the 2018 NCSA Junior Nationals.
2018 Women’s NCAA Championships: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap
Stanford’s Katie Ledecky (500 free), Simone Manuel (50 free), and Ella Eastin (200 IM) are chasing their own records today as the Cardinal swimmers hold the NCAA Records in all 3 individual races.
2018 W. NCAAs: Stanford Sets American Record in 200 Free Relay Prelims
The Stanford team of Janet Hu, Simone Manuel, Lauren Pitzer, and Ally Howe took down Cal’s American record, set at Pac-12s last month.
Katie Drabot: “There’s a lot more comfort coming here this year” (Video)
Reported by Lauren Neidigh. WOMEN’S 800 FREE RELAY: NCAA Record: Stanford, 2017, 6:45.91 American Record: Stanford, 2017, 6:45.91 Championship Record: Stanford, 2017,…
Caeleb Dressel Named Semifinalist for Sullivan Award
Caeleb Dressel has been nominated for the AAU James E. Sullivan Award, which honors amateur athletes.
2018 W. NCAAs: Mallory Comerford Drops Fastest 800 FR Split in History
As far as we can tell, Mallory Comerford is the first woman to go under 1:40 in her 800 free relay split — she destroyed the mark with her 1:39.14.
2018 W. NCAAs: USC’s Louise Hansson Among Day 2 Scratches
Hansson scratched the 200 IM, where she was the #16-seed, but is the #2 seed in both the 100 and 200 fly later in the meet.