Men’s Recruiting Ranks In-Progress Analysis: All Classes Through 2019 NCAAs
It’s a tale of two classes for the men: the current junior class has been pretty lackluster, especially among our top-20 ranked recruits. But the current sophomores, led by #1 recruit Ryan Hoffer of Cal, have been outstanding through two years.
Gabriele Detti Dropping 1500 At Italian Nationals
Just as he did in 2017 before that year’s world Championships, Italian Gabriele Detti has decided to drop the 1500m freestyle from his event line-up on the final day of Nationals.
Annika McEnroe and Megan Glass Set Showdown in 200 Fly Final at YNats
Annika McEnroe had the top time in prelims of the 200 fly, but Megan Glass (above) is the defending champion in the event.
Signe Bro Takes Women’s 100 Free To Make Danish Gwangju Roster
Just one swimmer nailed a World Championships-worthy time at Taastrup Swimming Center tonight to kick-off the 2019 Danish Open.
Ögretir Lowers His 200BR National Record On Day 3 Of Turkish Nationals
Berkay Ömer Ögretir rewrote his own Turkish National Record in the 200 breast – posting a 2:11.09 – on the third day of the Turkish National Team Selection Meet.
Former World Record Holder Marco Koch to Join Unnamed New York Team in ISL
German media are reporting that 2015 World Champ Marco Koch will compete for the American International Swimming League (ISL) team based on New York. Sources tell SwimSwam that the announced German ISL team won’t participate in year one of the league.
Megli Makes It Onto Italian Worlds Roster In 200 Free
Filippo Megli notched his name onto the Italian roster for Gwangju with his 1:46.56 200m free tonight in Riccione.
Filippo Megli Tops Gabriele Detti In Men’s 200 Free In Riccione
Filippo Migli beat out freestyle ace Gabriele Detti in the men’s 200m freestyle, becoming the 4th fastest Italian performer ever in the event.
Oleksiak, Smith Among Nine New Worlds Qualifiers For Canada
Kierra Smith came back after being disqualified in the 200 breast to qualify for Worlds in the 100 on Thursday night.
Comerford, Stewart Lead ACC 2018-19 Award Winners
NCAA champion Mallory Comerford of Louisville and All-American Coleman Stewart of NC State headline the Atlantic Coast Conference’s yearly award winners for the 2018-19 Swimming and Diving season.
SwimSwam Pulse: 53% Disagree With Haughey DQ In 200 IM
More than half of voters disagreed with a controversial DQ of Michigan’s Siobhan Haughey out of 200 IM prelims at women’s NCAAs.
Louise Hansson Swims 57.3 in 100 Fly Prelims at Canadian Trials
Hansson, who competes internationally for Sweden, swam a lifetime best in her first long course race since becoming the fastest-ever 100 yard butterflier.
2019 Canadian Trials: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap
The women’s 100 fly features youngsters Penny Oleksiak and Rebecca Smith at the top, along with Sweden’s Louise Hansson and another 2000-born Canadian, Maggie MacNeil.
Who Returns the Most Points? Looking Ahead to 2020 D1 Men’s Champs
Cal won the NCAA title last weekend, and they were good enough that they look like early favorites for next year too.
2019 Italian Championship Day 4 Photo Vault
2019 ITALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS Tuesday, April 2nd – Saturday, April 6th Stadio del Nuoto – Riccione (ITA) LCM SwimSwam Italia Preview SwimSwam…