Dolfin Swim of the Week: Anthony Grimm’s 20.87 Backstroke
February is a month packed full of fast swimming from the high school level to college and beyond. But Virginia high school sophomore Anthony Grimm cut through the noise last week, stealing headlines with a stellar 20.87 in the 50 backstroke.
Dolfin Swim of the Week: Kylie Jordan’s 51.4 Butterfly
Last weekend, the Duke women stole headlines with some huge performances at the Nike Cup. None was bigger than a 51.42 in the 100 fly from junior Kylie Jordan.
Dolfin Swim of the Week: Farris Splits 40.85 At HYP
It looks like the postseason has started early for Dean Farris.
Dolfin Swim of the Week: Osvath’s 1:53 Sets School Record, Books NCAAs
Missouri State’s Artur Osvath broke school and pool records last week in a stellar 1:53.68 200 breast that should book him a return trip to the NCAA Championships.
Dolfin Swim of the Week: Berkoff Moves to #5 All-Time In 17-18 200 BK
It was a banner weekend for high school senior Katharine Berkoff, who moved to #5 all-time among USA Swimming’s 17-18 historical ranks in the 200 yard backstroke.
Dolfin Swim of the Week: Hindley Notches Likely NCAA Invite With 22.17
Yale senior Bella Hindley put up the fastest 50 freestyle in the nation for the year 2019, going 22.17.
Dolfin Swim of the Week: Greg Reed Goes 8:55 In Breakout Soph Season
Early January isn’t usually a very fast time for college swimming.
But for Greg Reed it is.
Blueseventy Swim of the Week: Seto Takes Over SC IM Throne
When one thinks of IM streaks, the first names to come to mind are Michael Phelps (winner of four straight Olympic 200 IM titles from 2004 to 2016) and Ryan Lochte (winner of four straight long course world titles from 2009 to 2015). But Perhaps the unheralded third member of the IM dynasty trio is Daiya Seto, who has now won three straight short course world titles in the 400 IM.
Blueseventy Swim of the Week: Urlando Tops Phelps NAG
Anytime you break a record held by the all-time greatest, you’re going to get some buzz.
Blueseventy Swim of the Week: Which Seliskar Swim To Pick?
It was quite a weekend for Cal senior Andrew Seliskar. The only real question is which of his six events is the Swim of the Week?
Blueseventy Swim of the Week: McSharry’s Not Just a Breaststroker
Ireland’s Mona McSharry is proving to be a special swimmer. The 18-year-old World Junior champ in the 50 and 100 breaststroke shattered two Irish records over the weekend – one in freestyle and the other in IM.
Blueseventy Swim of the Week: Katie Taylor Breaks 6 School Records
Northern Iowa sophomore Katie Taylor had a banner weekend at the Kansas Classic, setting a whopping six school records.
Blueseventy Swim of the Week: MacNeil Destroying Conversions In 100 FL
Maggie MacNeil went 50.09 in the 100 fly last weekend, proving that while we often overestimate long-course-to-short-course conversions, we can sometimes underestimate them, too.
Blueseventy Swim of the Week: Texas Women Swim Nation-Leading Relay
Disclaimer: Blueseventy Swim of the Week is not meant to be a conclusive selection of the best overall swim of…
Blueseventy Swim of the Week: Lindner Starting Fast For UNC
A solid backstroker out of SwimMAC in North Carolina, Lindner went 4-for-4 in lifetime-bests last week, including a massive 200 back drop that powered the Tar Heels past South Carolina.
