Ross Dant Breaks 8-Year-Old 1000 FR Meet Record at Y Nats
Ross Dant of Hickory defended his 1000 free title from 2018 and broke the YMCA meet record by over 5 seconds in the process on the first day of the championships.
WATCH: Kate Douglass Drops 51.7 Fly, 21.6 Free in Ithaca
UVA commit Kate Douglass had a big weekend at the 2019 Speedo Sectionals in Ithaca, hitting several best times. Among her top swims were her performances in the 100 fly and 50 free — in the 50 free, she shot up to #3 all-time in the 17-18 age group.
2019 Men’s NCAA Predictions: How Did the Comment Section Do?
Two of the better predictions revolved around John Shebat in his non-backstroke events.
2019 Men’s NCAAs: How Did SwimSwam’s Power Rankings Hold Up?
After spending the entire year tracking and projecting the men’s NCAA Championships, it’s time to look back at how our Power Ranks held up. Spoiler alert: it’s not great, thanks to major overperformers like Harvard and Ohio State.
Caster Semenya CAS Decision With Olympic Implications is Postponed
The decision on whether Olympic champion runner Caster Semenya would have to artificially lower her testosterone levels to compete in…
Olivia Bray Swims #2 100 LCM Fly in US 17-18 Age Group History
Bray is the 2nd-fastest American ever in the women’s 200 long course meter butterfly.
The FISH Win Men’s and Women’s Team Titles at 2019 Buffalo Sectionals
The FISH topped both the men’s and women’s team standings at the conclusion of the 2019 Speedo Sectionals at Buffalo, rightfully earning the title of combined team champions.
Kate Douglass Rips 21.67 50 Free in Ithaca, Moves to #3 in 17-18 Ranks
Only Simone Manuel and Abbey Weitzeil have been faster than Douglass in the 17-18 age group.
2019 Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 4 Finals Live Recap
The highlight might be the 200 breast, where 200 IM/200 free champ Andrew Seliskar goes up against 100 breast champ (and defending 200 breast champ) Ian Finnerty of Indiana.
Andrew Seliskar Named 2019 CSCAA Swimmer of the Year
Cal senior Andrew Seliskar has been named the CSCAA Swimmer of the Year for 2019 after winning all three of his individual events.
Cal Men Officially Clinch NCAA Team Title After Seliskar 200 BR Win
The California men have mathematically clinched the 2019 NCAA team title after the 200 breaststroke.
2019 M. NCAA Finals Preview: Seliskar Chasing 3-For-3
Cal’s Andrew Seliskar has always been a versatile force to be reckoned with, but until 2 days ago, he had never won an individual NCAA title.
2019 Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap
The big showdown of the day is probably Andrew Seliskar vs. Ian Finnerty in the 200 breast. Seliskar is 2-for-2 in wins and the favorite for Swimmer of the Meet, but needs to avenge a loss to Finnerty last year to remain perfect in his individuals this week.
Dean Farris Scares Murphy’s Record to Win NCAA 100 Back Title as the 2nd Man Ever Under 44
Was it risky to choose the 100 back over the 200 free individually? Well, Harvard’s Dean Farris is the fastest in the NCAA in both.
WATCH: Seliskar Dethrones Haas, Ends Quest for Elusive 200 Free 4-Peat
Haas was aiming to be the first man in history to four-peat in the 200 free.
