Bobby Finke

5 Men’s Races To Watch At Swimming’s 2019 U.S. Open

Ryan Lochte is chasing a 5th Olympic team, Chase Kalisz a bounce-back year, and Carson Foster a place among the top senior IMers in one of our races to watch.

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Florida’s Leah Braswell Jumps to #1 in the Country (by 10 Seconds) in 1650 Free

On the final day of the 2019 Georgia Tech Invitational, Leah Braswell swam 15:47 in the 1650 free, which is the best time in the country by almost 10 seconds.

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Kieran Smith Blasts Nation-Leading 1:34.0 As Gators Take Down Bulldogs

Florida sophomore Kieran Smith doubled up for the Gators, including a 1:34.0 victory in the 200 free that’s the top time in the country so far this season.

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Mizzou Men/Florida Women Snag Wins In SEC-Rivalry Meet on Friday

The Mizzou men and Florida women each took home wins in their dual meet on Friday, where nearly 40 NCAA top-ten times were posted.

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2019-2020 NCAA Men’s Power Rankings: First Edition

The top two teams are clear. Everything after that… completely unpredictable. Our five voters take an opening shot at preseason Power Rankings.

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Florida Gators Men Ease Up 2019-20 Schedule, Add Minnesota/Mizzou Duals

The #7 Florida men have eased up their dual meet opponent selections, while maintaining a heavy fall schedule and adding the Toyota U.S. Open.

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SwimSwam’s 2019-2020 NCAA Division I Men’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.

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College Swimming Previews: Stellar Sophomores Lead Re-Retooled #7 Florida Men

After a slew of 2018 graduations and 2019 transfers, Florida again faces adversity, but returns a bulldozing sophomore class on the rise.

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115 Swimmers Selected to USA Swimming’s 2019-2020 National Team

Six swimmers, including Michael Andrew, led the 2019-2019 U.S. National Team roster by qualifying in four events.

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2019-2020 US National Team Qualifying Closes: Projected Roster Here

The qualifying period has closed – who is in line to make the 2019-2020 U.S. National Team and get the accompanying benefits?

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U.S. National Team Tracker: Top 6s After Pan American Games

With 13 days and two major international meets remaining in the qualifying period, here’s an update on the top 6 Americans in each event after Pan Ams.

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US. National Team Tracker: Top 6s Post-U.S. Nationals

These can serve as “times to beat” for the Pan Ams swimmers, as well as those swimming other meets between now and August 25, when the selection period ends.

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2019 U.S. National Championships: Day 5 Finals Live Recap

Tonight’s session features finals of the women’s 1500 freestyle, men’s and women’s 200 IM, men’s 800 freestyle, and men’s and women’s 50 freestyle.

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U.S. National Team Tracker: Brown, Held Now #3 Americans This Year in 50 Free

Erika Brown and Ryan Held won the 50 free titles tonight and now rank #3 among Americans in the event. This was Brown’s first ever national title.

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Bobby Finke Moves to 8th on All-Time Americans List in Men’s 800 Free

Finke missed the World University Games because of a wrist injury, but bounced back at Nationals with a new lifetime best in the 800 free.

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