Beata Nelson

2018 U.S. Nationals: Kaliszak Scratch Bumps Mefford into 50 Bk A Final

Luke Kaliszak, the 7th seed, scratched out of the 50 back, bumping Cal’s Bryce Mefford into the A final.

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2018 U.S. Nationals: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

After a prelims tie, World Junior Record holder Michael Andrew and American Record holder Caeleb Dressel will battle for the Worlds spot in the 50 fly

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2018 U.S. Nationals: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

After winning the 100 free last night, Indiana’s Blake Pieroni looks dangerous in the 200 free, but Texas’ Townley Haas is the man to beat.

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2018 U.S. Nationals Preview: Four-Way Battle Brewing In Women’s 100 BK

Olivia Smoliga is one of four women in the hunt to win the 100 back at U.S. Nationals.

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2018 U.S. Nationals Preview: Youth to Threaten Smoliga & Baker in 50BK

USA Swimming constantly has young swimmers cropping up to take place of seasoned stars, and that couldn’t be more true in women’s backstroke.

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2018 Santa Clara Pro Swim Series: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

Ryan Lochte will take on the 200 back on day 2 in Santa Clara.

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5 Storylines to Follow at the 2018 TYR Pro Swim Series – Santa Clara

Nathan Adrian has never lost a 100 free at a Pro Swim Series meet since it was even called that. Yeah. But will it last?

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Wisconsin To Name Cal Assistant Yuri Suguiyama New Head Coach

The first major coaching domino in what should be an eventful 2018 offseason has fallen: Wisconsin is expected to name Cal associate head coach Yuri Suguiyama as the new head of the Badger swim & dive program.

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Whitney Hite Won’t Return as Wisconsin’s Head Coach

Whitney Hite will not return as the University of Wisconsin swimming & diving coach next season, the school confirmed on…

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Regan Smith Swims 51.6 100 Fly at Akron Sectionals – Day 2

Smith was among the winners on day 2 of the 2018 Central Zone Sectionals in Akron, Ohio.

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NCAA Dames 2018 jour 4 : Les temps forts de Stanford contre les petites mains de Cal

Stanford, qui a su attirer ses nageuses autour de ses programmes d’enseignement et de sport, ne pouvait être battue.

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2018 Women’s NCAA Championships: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

After becoming the 6th fastest performer ever with her time from prelims, Wisconsin’s Beata Nelson is the top seed for the 200 back, but she’ll be up against Cal’s defending NCAA champ Kathleen Baker.

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2018 W. NCAAs: Baker Goes 1:47.30 200 Back to Break Oldest American Record

Kathleen Baker won the 200 back by over a body length Saturday night, becoming the 3rd woman ever under 1:48, breaking the American record in 1:47.30.

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2018 W. NCAA Finals Preview: Can Comerford Challenge Manuel in 100 FR?

Mallory Comerford and Simone Manuel will go head-to-head in the NCAA 100 free final.

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2018 Women’s NCAA Championships: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap

Stanford’s Ella Eastin is looking for a perfect 3-for-3 in both NCAA titles and American Records here. She’ll be swimming in the 200 fly towards the end of the session.

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