2022 Men’s Division I NCAA Championships: SwimSwam Pick’em Contest Final Scores
Let’s get into it: the final Pick’ems contest standings.
Watch: Daniel Diehl Swims 53.59 LCM 100 Back to Set New 15-16 NAG (Video)
Diehl swam a blistering 53.59, downing the previous NAG, which was held by Ryan Murphy from the 2012 Olympic Trials.
Lucy Bell Goes 51.83 In The 100 Fly On Day 3 of Austin Sectionals
After setting a best time in the 400 IM yesterday, Stanford commit Lucy Bell broke 52 for the first time to set a personal best in the 100 fly.
2022 NCAA Division I Men’s Championships: Day 4 Relay Analysis
Bjorn Seeliger, runner-up in the 100 free, led off Cal’s 400 free relay in 40.92, the only sub-41 flat-start time in the field.
Daniel Diehl Rips 53.59 LCM 100 Back to Break Ryan Murphy’s 15-16 NAG
Though he hasn’t turned 17 yet, Diehl’s time tonight would already rank him #2 all-time in the 17-18 age group.
Watch Day 4 Race Videos: Finke Defends Title, Marchand & Burns Pull off Upsets
Watch Bobby Finke defend his NCAA title in the 1650, and Leon Marchand & Brendan Burns upset reigning champions in the 200 breast and 200 fly, respectively.
Bobby Finke: “That was one of the sloppiest miles I’ve ever done”
Florida senior Bobby Finke, the heavy favorite coming in, defended his title from last year with a 14:22.28. He easily won by over nine seconds.
Cal Men Reclaim NCAA Swimming & Diving Title From Texas
The Cal Golden Bear men reclaimed the team title from the Texas Longhorns, earning their fifth championship under head coach Dave Durden.
2022 M. NCAA Division I Championships: Day Four Finals Live Recap
Cal sophomore Bjoern Seeliger comes in as the top qualifier in the 100 free, hoping to lead the Bears to an NCAA team title.
Dean Farris Wins His Last Individual NCAA Race, Will Retire
Two-time NCAA Champion and American Record holder Dean Farris has revealed to SwimSwam that he will retire at the conclusion of the 2022 NCAA Championships.
Leon Marchand Blasts 1:48.20 200 Breast For 2nd Individual Title, #2 All-Time
ASU Freshman Leon Marchand won the 200 Breast (1:48.20) on Saturday, which marks him as the fastest freshman in history and the 2nd fastest performer ever.
Brendan Burns Pulls Off Huge Upset, First Hoosier Since 1973 To Win 200 Fly
Despite the fact that only 2 out of 713 people picked him to win the event in Pick’ems, Burns won the 200 fly with a new best time of time of 1:38.71.
French Open Water Swimmer Aurélie Muller Ready For Budapest
Aurélie Muller of France has already qualified for the 2022 FINA World Aquatic Championships but the open water swimmer was not one to rest on her laurels.
NYU Gains Verbal Commitments from Nathan Phillips and Will Fuchs
Lake Erie Silver Dolphins’ Nathan Phillips and Commonwealth Swimming’s Will Fuchs (above) have UAA conference finalist potential in multiple events.
NC State’s Eric Knowles Wins 2022 Elite 90 Award
6-time NCAA All-American Eric Knowles of NC State has the highest GPA of any athlete competing at this week’s NCAA Championship meet.