Baylor Nelson

2023 Mission Viejo Pro Swim Series – Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

This morning’s session will feature heats of the 200 free, 50 breast, 50 fly, 200 back, and 400 IM. 

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Swimmers from Texas, Texas A&M Kick Off Long Course Seasons

Baylor Nelson didn’t hit any PBs in his long course debut this season, but he did achieve an Olympic Trials qualifying time with a 2:03.03 in the 200 IM.

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Texas A&M Men’s Swimming & Diving Honors 2022-23 Season at Annual Banquet

Baylor Nelson earned the Danny Green Memorial MVP Award following an impressive debut season in Aggieland.

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2023 Men’s NCAAs: How Did Our Top 20 Recruits Perform As Freshmen?

Texas A&M’s Baylor Nelson had a very strong freshman campaign as SwimSwam’s #1 ranked recruit, winning two SEC titles and scoring 19 NCAA points.

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2023 Swammy Awards: NCAA Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships

Leon Marchand somehow surpassed sky-high expectations by clocking the fastest times ever in six different events within the span of 72 hours.

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2023 Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap

Destin Lasco will be in the hunt for a second straight title in the 200 back on Saturday with a potential American Record in his sights.

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2023 Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

All eyes will be on Leon Marchand on Friday as he takes aim at another record in the 400 IM.

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2023 Division I Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

Luke Hobson comes in as the 20th seed in the 500 freestyle, but showed that he’s on his ‘A’ game with his 1:29.63 lead-off on Texas’ 800 freestyle relay.

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2022-2023 NCAA Men’s Power Rankings: Final Edition

Cal remains the unanimous selection to repeat as national champions this week at the Men’s NCAA Championships.

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2023 M. NCAA Previews: Lasco Propels Cal Legacy Forward In 200 Back

Cal’s Destin Lasco appears to be well on his way to a second consecutive NCAA title in the men’s 200 backstroke with an eye on the American Record.

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2023 M. NCAA Previews: Marchand Fends Off Bears, Chases Another Record In 200 IM

Leon Marchand has a pair of Cal swimmers hot on his heels, but his eyes will be locked on breaking another NCAA Record in the 200 IM.

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2023 M. NCAA Previews: Leon Marchand’s In a League of His Own In the 400 IM

Leon Marchand has already broken the NCAA record in the 400 IM twice this season, and looks to be on a collision course with the 3:30 barrier.

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Freshmen Pair Likely Punches Tickets to NCAAs on Day 2 of American Short Course Champs

UNC freshman Louis Dramm won the 400 IM with a 3:42.24, dropping nearly five seconds off his entry time. He now ranks 22nd in the country this season.

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Ultra Swimmer of the Month: Baylor Nelson

The Texas A&M freshman was an absolute star at the SEC Championships, sweeping the 200 and 400 IM while adding a runner-up finish in the 200 back.

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Maggie MacNeil, Jordan Crooks Named 2023 SEC Swimmers of the Championships

LSU 5th-year Maggie MacNeil won three individual events, two relays, and had two splits that are the fastest in history at the 2023 SEC Championships.

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