All Safe in 400 IM Prelims on Day 2 of Women’s NCAA’s
It was a fairly safe prelims on day 2, with all of the contenders (with rare exception) making it safely through to finals.
NCAA Men’s Day 1 Picks/Predictions
Race-by-race predictions for day 1 of the 2012 Men’s NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships, including David Nolan’s 200 IM debut.
Thorpe Out in 200 Free Semi’s; Palmer Breaks National Record
Thorpe didn’t move on in the 200 free, but Kylie Palmer (pictured) gave a big thrill with a new National Record.
2012 Women’s NCAA’s: Day 1 Comparative Scoring
After 1 day at the 2012 Women’s NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships, let’s take a look at how the scores…
Pair of Cal NCAA Records Highlight Night 1 in Auburn
Leverenz’s All-Time Best swim in 200 IM highlights first night of competition in Auburn, but Jensen’s upset leaves loudest echo.
Aussie Trials Day 2: Ian Thorpe Earns Second Swim in 200 Free
Australia’s Ian Thorpe has advanced, at least one small step, closer to his goal of making the 2012 London Olympic Team…
Cal 400 Medley Rebreaks NCAA Record
Cal rebroke their NCAA Record in the 400 medley relay for the 4th time in a year, and 3rd time…
Caitlin Leverenz Breaks NCAA/American Records
Caitlin Leverenz and Katinka Hosszu were both under the NCAA Record. One was faster.
Hocking Breaks a Minute in 100 Back Prelims
At Aussie Trials, Belinda Hocking broke the minute barrier in prelims of the 100 back in 59.89. That puts her 2nd…
Franca de Silva Goes World-Best in 50 Breast
No Cesar Cielo, but Felipe Franca put the Brazilians on top of the World Rankings in the 50 breaststroke. Kaio Almeida, pictures above, was also strong in the 200 fly.
Steph Rice’s Shoulder “Pretty Sore”
Stephanie Rice Tweeted today that her shoulder was pretty sore after last night’s finals, where she won the 400 IM,…
Night 1 at NCAA Women’s Delayed
The First Night of the 2012 Women’s NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships has been delayed until at least 7:15, as…
Up/Downs: Women’s NCAA Day 1’s
At the intermission between prelims and finals of each day of the 2012 NCAA Championships, we will take a look…
Meichtry Wins, Klaser Breaks National Record on Day 1 of Swiss Trials
Dominik Meichtry was not the only star of day 1 at the 2012 Swiss Olympic Trials
Cal Breaks 400 Medley National Record in Prelims
The Cal Golden Bears have now broken the 400 medley relay NCAA Record on two straight swims, as in prelims…