SwimSwam’s 2019-2020 NCAA Division I Women’s Preseason Picks
The NCAA swim season is upon us, and it’s time for a time-honored tradition: SwimSwam’s staff predicting NCAA event champions half a year out.
College Swimming Previews: Peaking At The Right Time Is Key For #5 Tennessee
A lot of Tennessee’s success will run through Erika Brown, who will be a contender for three individual NCAA titles once again in her senior year.
Minnesota’s Mid-Season Invite To Feature Cal, Texas, Michigan, Arizona
Minnesota’s winter invite will feature last year’s top 2 men’s NCAA teams (Cal and Texas) along with 3 of the top 5 women’s programs (Cal, Michigan, Texas).
Cal Women Drop Duals Against Texas & Utah for 2019-20 Season, No U.S. Open
The Cal women have a slightly more quiet schedule with no duals against Texas/Utah as well as opting out of the U.S. Open meet in December.
Maxine Parker Jumps to #4 on 50 Free All-time List for 17-18 Girls with 24.96
USA’s Maxine Parker jumped to number six in history for 17-18 girls in the 50-meter freestyle with her 24.96 semi-final performance in Budapest.
Gretchen Walsh Ties for #2 All-time in the Girls 15-16 50 Free
The 16-year-old clocked a 24.85, bettering her personal mark of 25.03, which she swam at last Summer’s U.S. Nationals.
Abbey Weitzeil: “I wanted to see if I could go a 52” (Video)
Abbey Weitzeil set a new best time in this event for the first time since 2016. Weitzeil dominated in 53.18, taking a tenth off her former best of 53.28
2019 U.S. Nationals: Day 1 Finals Live Recap
We’ll see a Worlds team member in the men’s 200 fly as Justin Wright will be in the mix, but teenage star Luca Urlando looks like the man to beat in this one.
US World Junior Roster Updates: Urlando/Nordmann Headline 200 Fly Entries
NAG holder Luca Urlando and 16-year-old Lillie Nordmann have secured their spots on the 2019 World Juniors roster in the 200 fly.
U.S. National Team Tracker: 48.01 Now 6th in Men’s 100 Free After Day 1 of Nats
We’ve kept track of where swimmers stand in the race for spots on the USA Swimming National Team. The top 6 swimmers in each event will make the squad.
2019 U.S. Nationals: Day 1 Photo Vault
SwimSwam’s Jack Spitser was on deck to capture all of the intensity and excitement of Day 1 at the 2019 US National Championships.
2019 U.S. National Championships: Six Stars of Night One
Ryan Held has suddenly become an early favorite for the second spot behind American record-holder Caeleb Dressel in the 100 free for Tokyo 2020.
Abbey Weitzeil Hits First 100 Free PR Since 2016 Olympic Trials
Weitzeil had only been 54 seconds twice since 2016, both on the same day last summer, prior to her swims on Wednesday.
2019 U.S. National Championships: Day 1 Finals Preview
The men’s 100 free will be a dogfight among many athletes to secure their top 6 spot for the national team roster.
2019 US National Championships: Day 1 Prelims Live Recap
Today’s morning session begins with heats of the 200 fly and 100 free, and timed finals of the women’s 800 free and men’s 1500 free.
