Andrew Taylor

2025 College Swimming Previews: #3 Florida Men Remain Freestyle University

Florida is STRONG, yet not without gaps in the 200 yard events. The Gators need to rebuild in all five of the 200s, but are still dangerous.

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Intense Battle Shaping Up For 2nd in the Men’s 800 Free

Bobby Finke is the undisputed favorite in the men’s 800 free. There’s a close race brewing for 2nd that could come down to the touch between multiple men.

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Bobby Finke In Control of 1500 Freestyle, 2nd Up for Grabs

With Tokyo Olympic champion Bobby Finke showing no signs of slowing down, the men’s 1500 freestyle race in Indianapolis seems like it’s for 2nd place.

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2024 Speedo Atlanta Classic: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

The first session of the 2024 Atlanta Classic will feature the 1500 freestyle. World record holder Katie Ledecky is slated to contest the women’s event.

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2024 Men’s NCAAs: How Did Our Top 20 Recruits Perform As Freshmen?

Ilya Kharun led all freshman with 39 points, winning the 200 fly while placing 5th in the 100 fly to help propel Arizona State to their first national title.

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Reviewing SwimSwam’s 2024 NCAA Event Predictions – Men’s Edition

Freshman Andrew Taylor was one of five Florida swimmers who picked up a top-eight finish we didn’t predict at the Men’s NCAA Championships.

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2024 Men’s Division I NCAA Championships: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

Jordan Crooks and Josh Liendo (both pictured) lead a 100 free field that saw 40-points swum during prelims as the top 4 50 free finalists face off again.

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2024 Men’s NCAA Championships: Marcum Fan Holds On To Day 3 Lead, Wins Pick ‘Em Contest

Marcum Fan retained his lead from night three of the Men’s NCAA Pick ‘Em competition, and he won by a margin of four points.

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What Did The 500 Free Heats Tell Us About The Upcoming 1650 At The Men’s NCAA Championships?

The 500-yard freestyle heats at the 2024 Men’s NCAA Championships can help provide some insights for the upcoming 1650-yard distance.

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2024 M. NCAA Previews: Zalan Sarkany’s Records + Big Absences = Huge Favorite in the 1650

Zalan Sarkany spent the fall semester at home training in Hungary and returned to Tempe in January with a new vigor in the 1650 freestyle.

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Florida Men Score a Record-Setting 1584 Points To Win 12th Consecutive SEC Title

The Gator men collected their 12th straight SEC Championship with 1584 points, breaking their own record for most total points earned.

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2024 SEC Championships: Day 5 Finals Live Recap

Led by Alex Sanchez, the Aggie men went 1-2-3 in the heats of the 200 breaststroke, setting themselves up for a big last finals session at SECs.

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Florida Freshman Andrew Taylor Drops 26 Seconds to Win 1650 SEC Title from the Early Heats

The men’s 1650 free at the SEC Championships today turned out to be one of the most notable races of the day across all the meets going on.

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2024 SEC Championships: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

Florida freshman Bella Sims makes her SEC Championship individual event debut on Day 2 of SECs–in the 200 IM, not the 500 freestyle.

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Isabel Ivey Claims Three Individual Wins As Florida Gators Sweep FSU In Ocala

The Florida men and women secured wins over in-state rival FSU. Isabel Ivey claimed three individual wins on the day, and helped the Gators to a relay win.

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