YMCA Nationals

Courtney Weaver’s 52.5 100 fly highlights Tuesday prelims of YMCA Nationals

Courtney Weaver put up a lifetime-best 52.51 to nab the top seed in the girls 100 fly, starting off YMCA Nationals with a bang.

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2014 YMCA National Championships Preview, Plus All the Links You Need to Follow the Meet

Greensboro Aquatic Center will play host to the YMCA Short Course National Championships this year.

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Simone Manuel blazes to another sprint free NAG: 21.70 in 50 free at NCSAs

Simone Manuel cracked 22 in the 50 free for the first time in her career and made it a memorable barrier-breaking, smashing the 17-18 National Age Group record in the process.

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What Music Do Swimmers Listen to On Deck to Get Psyched Up Races?

What music are swimmers listening to on deck at the 2013 YMCA Long Course National Championships? (Video and featured image courtesy of Kelly McCommons)

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Why Do You Love YMCA Nationals and YMCA Swimming?

This video was captured by Kate Hugo at the 2013 YMCA Long Course National Championships and produced by Kelly McCommons. (Video and featured image courtesy of Kelly McCommons)

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Time Lapse Video: 2013 YMCA Nationals

Time Lapse video is courtesy of Kelly McCommons (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Triangle Area Breaks Men’s 200 M Free Relay NAG Record at YMCA Nationals

The men’s 200 m freestyle relay team from Triangle Area breaks the National Age Group Record at the 4th prelim session of YMCA LC National Championships. (Photo Credit: Triangle Area coach Chad Onken)

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YMCA LC Nationals Day 2: Moon Takes Fourth Meet Title, Rutter Breaks 21-yr-old Record

Jonathan Rutter from Powel Crosley Jr. YMCA, OH, swims a record-breaking 200 m breaststroke last night at finals. He and coach Mike Leonard obviously very excited about win. (Photo Credit: Olympian Josh Davis)

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YMCA LC Nationals Day 2: Moon Takes Second Title, More National Records Broken

Kishwaukee YMCA’s Caitlynn Moon has secured another win, on only the second day of competition, in the 400 m freestyle. Moon’s first win was in the 1500 m freestyle Monday night.

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YMCA LC Nationals Day 2 Photos: Parade and Opening Ceremony

The second night of championship finals for the 2013 YMCA National Long Course Championships began with the traditional Opening Ceremonies/Parade of athletes.

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Somerset Valley YMCA Breaks National Age Group Record at YMCA Nationals

The Somerset Valley YMCA boys’ 15-18 broke a National Age Group Record, and closed a record loophole, on Tuesday. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Day 1 of YMCA Nationals Brings Fast Swims from a Fast Pool

Day 1 of the 2013 YMCA National Long Course Championships began today, featuring the men’s & women’s 1500m freestyles. (Photo Credit: Kelly McCommons)

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Meghan Small Closes Meet With New Championship Record at YMCA Short Course Nationals

Meaghan Small, Danielle Valley, Collin Ellington, and Courtney Weaver all finished their meets with event victories in Greensboro (Stock Photo: Janna Schulze/SwimSwam.com)

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Weaver Takes Top Seed in 200 IM, 200 Fly on Final Day of YMCA Short Course Nationals

The men’s 50 free on the first day of the 2013 YMCA Short Course National Championships in Greensboro, North Carolina…

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Y Nats: Four More Meet Records on Night Three

The swimmers at YMCA nationals continue to put on a show…

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