2017 W. NCAA Finals Preview: Cal, Stanford Set for 200 FR Relay Battle on Night 2
After setting the American Record this morning, Stanford is the favorite to win the 200 free relay, but Cal was just 5 tenths back without star sprinter Abbey Weitzeil and freshman sprint standout Maddie Murphy, who will both likely be on the finals relay.
Anika Apostalon, Once Again, Proves She Is the Master of the Swim-Off
Three years after famously winning three swim-offs in a single NCAA Championships, Anika Apostalon has done it again, taking down Amy Bilquist in the 50 free.
Apostalon, 3-Time Swim-Off Winner of 2014 NCAAs, Will Swim-Off Again
At the 2014 NCAA Championships, Anika Apostalon won THREE swim-offs. She will have a chance at another against Amy Bilquist today. There will also be a swim-off in the 500 free.
Manuel, Neal, Hu, & Howe Go 1:26.15 for American Record 200 Free Relay
The Stanford swimmers are two-for-two for American records in their relay swims after putting up 1:26.15 in prelims of the 200 free relay this morning to take down Arizona’s 2009 suit-era mark.
2017 Women’s NCAA Championships: Day 1 Finals Live Recap
Stanford absolutely destroyed the NCAA and American Record tonight in the 800 free relay, bringing it down with a dominant 6:45.91.
W. NCAA 800 Free Relay Roundup: Cal Swaps Out Weitzeil for Vredeveld
Weitzeil was a part of Cal’s 800 free relay at Pac-12s, but they swapped her out for Kristen Vredeveld at NCAAs. This could be because she’s more valuable on the other relays, but it’s noteworthy because of her health issues following the 200 free at Pac-12s.
2017 W. NCAA Picks: 20-Points Aplenty In Women’s 200 Free Relay
If Stanford aims to complete a sweep of all five relays at NCAAs, the 200 free relay might be their toughest test. In a way, that’s good for the Cardinal, as it comes at the beginning of day 2, just the second swimming event of the meet. On the other hand, it could mean a big momentum swing that affects the remainder of the meet for every team in contention for the title.
2017 W. NCAA Picks: How Fast Can Stanford Go in the 800 Free Relay?
After breaking the NCAA and American Records at the Pac-12 Championships, the Stanford Cardinal squad is the overwhelming favorite to win the 800 free relay at the 2017 Women’s NCAA Championships.
2017 W. NCAA Picks: Who Will Join Howe Under the 50-Second Barrier?
The favorite to win this race is Stanford’s Ally Howe, who broke Natalie Coughlin’s American Record and became the first woman to clear the 50 second barrier since 2002 at the 2017 Pac-12 Championships.
2017 W. NCAA Picks: Baker Seeks NCAA Gold in 200 Back
After making the podium at the 2016 Rio Olympis, Cal backstroker Kathleen Baker has been looking to move up in the yards pool.
2017 Pac-12 Championships: Day 4 Finals Live Recap
Kathleen Baker headlines the 200 back, but Ally Howe, who smashed the 100 back American Record last night, will look for a sweep of the backstrokes.
2017 Pac-12 Championships: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap
Day 4 brings competiton in the 200 back, 100 free, 200 breast, 200 fly, 1650 free, and platform diving.
2017 Pac-12 Championships: Day 3 Finals Live Recap
The Cardinal’s Janet Hu will headline a double, as she’s the top seed in the 100 fly and 100 back after setting Meet Records in both this morning.
Janet Hu Downs 2nd Pac-12 Meet Record of the Day with 50.2 100 Back
Shortly after setting a new Meet Record in the 100 fly, Hu returned to the pool to set another Pac-12 Meet Record in the 100 back.
2017 Women’s Pac-12 Champs: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap
Simone Manuel went the fastest 50 free split of all time while Katie Ledecky went the fastest 500 free ever… they meet in the middle for the 200 free today.
