2018 W. NCAA Previews: Comerford to Challenge 1:40-Barrier in 200 Free
Defending champion Mallory Comerford of Louisville could become the second woman to ever break 1:40. Though Ledecky will be absent this time around, fellow Stanford swimmer Simone Manuel will look to give Comerford a run for her money. We may see another tight battle given that their best times are only a hundredth apart.
2018 W. NCAA Picks: 100 Breaststroke Belongs to the Big Ten
The 100 breaststroke belongs to the Big Ten this year, with the top three seeds belonging to schools from the power midwest conference.
Stravius doubles on Day 3 of FFN Golden Tour Camille Muffat Sarcelles
Jérémy Stravius of Amiens won the 100 fly (53.04) and the 50 free (22.87) on the third and final day of competition in Sarcelles.
2018 W. NCAA Picks: Cal Favored in 200 Free Relay
Katie McLaughlin has taken over for the now-graduated Farida Osman on Cal’s 200 free relay.
Ruby Martin Posts 1:00.1 100 Fly on Pleasant Prairie Day 3
Martin went her 4th fastest time ever to win the women’s 100 fly by 3 seconds.
2018 W. NCAA Picks: Tight Pack Trailing Ledecky in 500 Free
Mallory Comerford is one of four 4:35’s coming into the 2018 NCAA Championships in the 500 free, behind Katie Ledecky’s 4:26.
Dutch Teen Tes Schouten Destroys 100 Breast National Record
17-year-old Tes Schouten fired off a new Dutch national record in the women’s 100m breaststroke event, dropping almost a second off of her own personal best.
Lidón Muñoz Earns 50 Free Spanish National Record
While competing on day 2 of the CCT XII Trofeu C.N. Sabadell meet in her native Spain, 22-year-old Lidón Muñoz fired off a new national record in the women’s 50m freestyle.
Michael Andrew Blasts 18.9 50 Free at Columbia Sectional
Michael Andrew dropped a new best time of 18.91 the 50 free on Saturday night of the Columbia Sectional, shaving .26 seconds off his previous best time of 19.17.
Mie Nielsen, Marco Koch Win on Day 2 of Golden Tour Camille-Muffat Sarcelles
Marco Koch of Germany won a largely uncontested 200 breast.
Training Partners D’Arrigo and Lochte Battle it out in 400 Free
Ryan Lochte opted to swim the 400 free today, coming in 2nd in a tight race with training partner Mitch D’Arrigo.
Commonwealth Warning Shots: Le Clos 51.36 1Fly, Proud 21.61 In Milan
South African Chad Le Clos looks Commonwealth Games-ready with a swift 51.36 winning 100m fly time tonight in Milan.
Meet Records Continue To Tumble On Day 2 Of CSCAA National Invite
Liza Baykova of New Hampshire won her second event of the meet in the women’s 100 breast, lowering the meet record.
Ruby Martin Double Event Winner on Day 2 of Pleasant Prairie Sectional
15 year old Maxime Parker won 2 events as well, going lifetime bests in both events.
Lochte Posts 1:50/53.7 200 Free/100 Fly in First LCM Finals This Year
Lochte raced wearing a Stoneman Douglas HS cap in honor of University of Indianapolis recruit, Nicholas Dworet, who was one of the 17 high school students killed in the infamous school shooting last month.
