S12 Becca Meyers Hits American Record Minutes After World Record in London
Meyers swam a WR in the S12 200 IM, taking silver in the mixed-class event, less than 30 minutes before her AR 100 free.
College Swimming Previews: #6 Texas Women Reload with Freshman Freestylers
Claire Adams, with A-final potential in the 100 back and 100 free, is a relay weapon and a senior leader for the Texas Longhorns.
S8 Alice Tai is 4-for-4 in Gold Medals After Para Worlds Day 4 Performance
Tai has now won the women’s S8 400 free, 100 fly, 100 back and 100 free this week in London. She was classed down from S9 to S8 last year.
Kosuke Hagino Continues Comeback With National Sports Festival
In just his 2nd meet appearance in more than 6 months, Olympic champion Kosuke Hagino is set to compete at this weekend’s National Sports Festival in Japan.
College Swimming Previews: Stellar Sophomores Lead Re-Retooled #7 Florida Men
After a slew of 2018 graduations and 2019 transfers, Florida again faces adversity, but returns a bulldozing sophomore class on the rise.
College Swimming Previews: #7 Georgia Women Seek Bounce-Back After Rough 2019
Last year was Georgia’s worst NCAA finish since 1983. But with no graduated scorers and a great freshman class coming in, UGA is poised to bounce back.
Backstroke WR-Holder Liu Xiang Wins 50 Free To Close Chinese Nationals
Asian Record holder Liu Xiang came away with the 50 free Chinese title on Thursday to close the 2019 Chinese National Championships.
Horton Set To Make Post-World C’ships Debut At Vic Open
Mack Horton is listed among the entrants for this weekend’s Victorian Open, a 2-day meet kicking off on Saturday, September 14th.
Teenager Maisie Summers-Newton Wins 1st World Title in World Record Fashion
Summers-Newton’s record was one of four world marks set on day three in London.
College Swimming Previews: Developing Depth A Key For #8 Minnesota Women
Minnesota has extreme highs, including elite distance, breaststroke, & diving, but also some major holes. A young roster will look for a program-best finish.
NCAA Season Kicks Off Friday With Alabama-Delta State Dual
Despite a coaching change for Alabama, the Crimson Tide will still open up the fall NCAA dual meet schedule with their annual tilt with Delta State on Friday.
Para World Championships Night 2 Out-Does Night 1 with 6 World Records
Teenager Simone Barlaam headined the night by breaking a seven-year-old world record in the men’s S9 100 back.
College Swimming Previews: With Craig, #8 Ohio State Men Have Massive Ceiling
Paul DeLakis and Ohio State moved into the top 10, but could be a legit top 5 program – if they can figure out a way to repeat their Big Ten times at NCAAs.
Update: Ohio State Invite To Feature Kentucky, Notre Dame, No Stanford
The mid-season Ohio State Invite will feature a handful of top programs from last year, including men and women from the host Buckeyes, Kentucky & Notre Dame.
Five World Records Fall on Night 1 of 2019 Para World Championships
The United States’ Becca Meyers broke her own world record in the S12 400 free, one of five records to fall on the first night of the meet.
