Revisiting NCAA Recruiting Class Rankings: Women’s Class of 2015-2018
We ranked Stanford’s class #1 back in the summer of 2014, and guess what? They delivered. Top-10 prospects Simone Manuel, Janet Hu (pictured), Ally Howe and Lindsey Engel averaged 100 individual NCAA points just between the four of them. That means without even considering relays, that quartet could have placed inside the top 15 at NCAAs every year of their career.
Revisiting NCAA Recruit Rankings: Women’s High School Class of 2014
Each summer, college swimming fans look forward to recruiting – the lifeblood of any NCAA swim program. Since 2012, we’ve…
Minnesota Invite Day 3: Recap and Final Team Scores
The final session of the 2017 Minnesota Invite concluded with victories for both University of Minnesota teams… but also for both University of Iowa teams. Here’s how.
Padington Sets 200 Free School Record at Minnesota Invite
Mackenzie Padington and Danielle Nack put the NCAA on alert with stellar performances on night two of the Minnesota Invite.
Minnesota Invite Day 2: Prelims Recap
Swimmers from the University of Minnesota and the University of Iowa are joined by both Olympians and high school state champions on day two of the Minnesota Invite.
Padington Hits Her Stride as FSU, Minnesota Split Dual Meet
Padington stole the show in the 200 free, running away with it in 1:46.85.
2017-2018 Women’s NCAA Power Rankings: First Edition
You’ll never guess who we ranked #1… Ok, you might. But there are a few interesting offseason shake-ups, including one team outside the top 10 last year bringing in two impact transfers to surge towards the top 5.
College Swimming Previews: #10 Minnesota Renewing Canadian Pipeline
Mackenzie Padington could come up huge for Minnesota, as she comes down from British Columbia for her freshman year with the Gophers.
Minnesota To Add Denver’s Hicken-Franklin As Associate Head Coach
The Minnesota Golden Gophers will be adding Denver’s Alicia Hicken-Franklin to its coaching staff as associate head coach, replacing the departed Ryan Purdy.
2017 U.S. Worlds Trials: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap
The men’s 100 fly is one of the most anticipated races of the meet with a loaded field that includes Jack Conger, Tom Shields, Caeleb Dressel, and Tim Phillips. Read on for live updates from this morning’s action.
2017 U.S. Worlds Trials: Day 1 Distance Live Recap
Kevin Litherland blasted a 15:10.93 to lead the afternoon heats of the men’s 1500 free.
2017 Arena PSS – Santa Clara: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap
Follow along for a live recap of day 3 prelims from Santa Clara.
2017 W. NCAAs Day 4 Prelims Scratches: Zeiger & Runge Out of 1650 Free
Number three seed Brooke Zeiger of Minnesota and sixth seed Cierra Runge of Wisconsin (pictured) have both scratched the 1650 free for tomorrow, bumping Danielle Valley and Ashley Neidigh into the night swim.
Final Team Predictions For 2017 Women’s NCAA Championships
We’ve previewed each individual event for the women’s NCAA Championships, now it’s time to turn our focus to the broader issue of the NCAA team champion. Here’s our final predictions of the top 25 in the NCAA finish order.
2017 W. NCAA Picks: Eastin Chasing Ledecky’s 400 IM American Record
In the 400 IM, Eastin will look to take down the American Record of 3:57.68, which was set by teammate Katie Ledecky at last month’s Pac-12 Championships.
