Texas at Virginia 2021: Day 2 Live Recap
We’re back for day 2 of a high-energy dual that features both defending NCAA Division Swimming & Diving champions going head-to-head in Charlottesville.
Vlad Morozov Shut Out Of 100 Free, Drops 100 IM At European SC C’Ships
Multi-international medalist Vlad Morozov is having somewhat of a rocky 2021 European Short Course Championships in his home nation of Russia.
2021 European Short Course Championships: Day 5 Prelims Live Recap
It’s sprint breaststroke day in Kazan and time to shine for Italian 16-year-old Benedetta Pilato who tied the European record in the 50 breast last year.
Watch: Carson Foster’s 3:40 400 IM, Other Texas-UVA Day 1 Men’s Race Videos
Longhorn Carson Foster threw down a 3:40 400 IM in a practice suit, marking what appears to be the fastest dual meet 400 IM time ever.
Rex Maurer and Matthew Chai Battle to 4:17s in 500 Free at Kevin Perry Invite
Rex Maurer (above) was already the fastest 500 freestyler in the high school class of 2023. He dropped another 2 seconds to win a marquee battle on Friday.
Watch: Emma Weyant’s 4:05 400 IM, Other Texas-UVA Day 1 Women’s Race Videos
Pool records fell right and left, and the score remains tight as UVA and Texas will resume competition Saturday morning.
Alabama Sweeps LSU at Home, but Curry Nabs #2 200 Free Time This Season
The LSU Tigers hit the road this weekend to take on SEC foes, the Alabama Crimson Tide, in what was the first SEC action for each team this season.
Penn’s Lia Thomas Blasts a 1:46 200 Free But Columbia Ekes Out the Win at Home
In her first outing with the Penn women’s team, senior Lia Thomas cracked a 1:46.9 to win the 200 free by over 5 seconds in a dual meet at Columbia.
Texas at Virginia 2021: Day 1 Live Recap
It’s a clash of NCAA champions, as the Virginia Cavaliers defend their home pool against the visiting Texas Longhorns in a two-day dual meet.
2021 European Short Course Championships: Day 4 Finals Live Recap
Russian backstroker Kliment Kolesnikov is the clear-cut favorite in the men’s 100 back final after setting the SC Euros record in the 50 back earlier.
Italy Coming On Strong, Although Russia Remains Ahead In Kazan
Alberto Razzetti is a big reason why Italy is already ahead of its overall medal total her in Kazan compared to the 2019 European Short Course Championships.
Anastasia Kirpichnikova Hits 15:18.30 1500 Free, 0.29 Off Kohler’s World Record
Anastasia Kirpichnikova swam an uncannily similar 1500 freestyle to Sarah Kohler’s world record-breaking swim back in 2019.
Watch Both NCAA Championship Teams Go Head-To-Head In UVA vs Texas Dual
Alex Walsh and the NCAA champion Virginia Cavaliers will host the University of Texas Longhorns in a two-day dual meet beginning Friday in Charlottesville.
Popovici Strikes Again With Narrow 200 Freestyle Romanian Record – 1:43.43
Popovici was back in action in Kazan and managed to undercut his own 200 freestyle national record from just a few weeks ago.
Matteo Rivolta Shaves 0.03 Off Orsi’s 50 Fly Italian Record With 22.47
By hitting a 22.47 during the 50 butterfly heats at Short Course Euros, Rivolta becomes the 4th man this year to hold the Italian national record.