2017 College Challenge Highlight Reel
Missed out on our live recaps of the 2017 College Challenge? Fear not, for we’ve dug through results to put together a rapid-fire ‘highlight reel’ of top swims and swimmers from the meet, along with a quick look at what makes these swims significant.
Terry Laughlin, Author of ‘Total Immersion,’ Passes at 66
Terry Laughlin, a former swimmer and coach who published the book Total Immersion and championed the importance and priority of technique…
Marsh: I Tell My Swimmers the First Thing You Have to Do is Believe
Newly appointed head coach at UCSD, David Marsh expressed his delight with how the USA College Challenge brought out a lot of very beneficial racing this weekend
Fran Crippen – 7 Years Passed, a Legacy Grows
Monday, October 23rd, marks 7 years from the date when American open water swimmer Fran Crippen died in an open…
Bob Bowman: “The depth of swimming was really special to me” (Video)
In what was somewhat of a surprise, the PAC-12 took the lead on day 1 of the USA College Challenge and kept it through day 2, capped off with a 41.9 anchor by ASU product Cameron Craig on the PAC-12’s winning 400 free relay.
Katie Ledecky’s Casual 4:28 This Weekend Was… Casual?
Everyone is used to fast swimming from Katie Ledecky, and although this summer she wasn’t at her peak form, this past…
Regan Smith Breaks 15-16 National Age Group Record Without Best Time
Smith was faster as a 14-year old, but her swim on Sunday was the best since her birthday.
Prenot: “This Sport’s About Improving Yourself and Being Creative”
In his first yards meet in quite a while, Josh Prenot put up some very solid times, winning the 200 Breast and IM, and placing 3rd in the 100 Breast
Molly Hannis: “After Trials I Took 6 Weeks Off” (Video)
After missing the World Champs team this summer, Molly Hannis is reenergized and swimming faster than ever. Literally; she went best times this weekend.
Baker, Weitzeil Breakdown Stellar Swims in Tandem Interview (Video)
While Abbey Weitzeil explains hitting her stride at Cal, Kathleen Baker took a much needed break after a sensational summer performance in Budapest
Ledecky: Coming off of Worlds I’ve Got a Good Fire Back (Video)
Even though Katie Ledecky had her best post season finish of an international meet in 2017 (5 golds, 1 silver), she still has lofty goals she has yet to attain.
The College Challenge Should Help to Broaden Swimming’s Horizons
The 2017 College Challenge proved that swimming outside of the Olympics is still fun, and everyone should know.
Shields: I think We Should Do This More Often (Video)
Tom Shields provided a great amount of help to Team USA, not only contributing to their victory in the 400 Medley relay, but also taking wins in the 100 fly and free
Behind the Scenes at the 2017 USA College Challenge (VIDEO)
2017 COLLEGE CHALLENGE Saturday, October 21-Sunday, October 22 Uytengsu Aquatics Center, Los Angeles, CA 25 yards USA Roster Pac-12 Roster…
Lia Neal: Greg Still Gave Me Pointers After the 100 (Video)
Lia Neal made her first debut as a TYR athlete last night in the 100 free at the USA College Challenge
