Indiana’s Ian Finnerty Swims Historic 49 100 Breast
Finnerty smashed his lifetime best to win the 100 breast, clocking in at 49.69.
2018 M. NCAAs: Dressel Cracks 43 with 42.80 100 Fly
The race once again went to Dressel. He made history as the first man to break 43, clocking in at 42.80 to dominate the race.
2018 Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap
Five teams are within 16 and a half points of one another for the NCAA crown at the moment, with today’s meet-high 7-event prelims session holding perhaps the most valuable key to securing a team championship.
Switkowski on National Title: “Last year at NC’s tipped the scale”
After finishing in the B-final in all 3 of his individual races at the 2017 NCAA championships, Jan Switkowski told himself enough was enough.
Justin Ress’ 200 Free Absence at NCAAs Was Due to an Injury; Uncertain for Rest of Meet
NC State’s Justin Ress was a declared false start in this morning’s 200 free prelims, but SwimSwam has confirmed that his absence was due to an injury.
2018 Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 3 Relay Speculation
Where does Florida coach Gregg Troy use versatile sprint weapon Caeleb Dressel on tonight’s 200 medley relay?
Townley Haas on 200 Free: “It’s going to be a crazy race” (Video)
Haas surged home in 23.94 to hang on for the win, his second NCAA 500 free title in three years.
Dressel Throws Down 17.3 Anchor Split in 200 Medley Relay Prelims
Florida was in 5th in their heat through the fly leg, but Dressel chased down the field to pull them into 2nd at the finish.
Indiana’s Ian Finnerty Rolls to 50.47 100 Breast to Become #3 All-Time
Finnerty’s swim makes him the 3rd fastest performer of all time, moving ahead of Texas’ Will Licon, who won NCAAs last season.
Fastest 400 IM Prelim In History Sees Sub-3:40 Required For Final
Andrew Seliskar leads the way in the fastest 400 IM preliminary in history.
NC State’s Ress, Molacek Scratch Prelim Swims; Likely to Swim All 5 Relays
Since he opted out of this event, Ress will likely swim all 5 relays for the Wolfpack at this meet.
Dressel Cruises to 9th Fastest Performance Ever; Lanza Now 8th Fastest Performer Ever
Dressel put up a 44.3 this morning, while Lanza took off with a lifetime best 44.6.
Ray Looze on Pieroni: “He was cramping up pretty bad during the 50”
Indiana defended its top spot, going 3:01.07 for the NCAA title in a blowout win.
2018 M. NCAAs: Shebat, Albiero Scratch 100 Fly at Day 3 Prelims
The only scratch with a projected scoring impact this morning is Louisville’s Nicholas Albiero in the 100 fly. He was seeded #16.
Caeleb Dressel Dealing With Groin Pain After Medley Relay, Sources Say
Coming off a historic day that included two 17-second flat-start 50 frees, one 17-second flying start 50 free and a 50.6 breaststroke split, Caeleb Dressel is feeling some ill effects heading into day 3.
