14-Year-Old Regan Smith Destroys Minnesota Age Group Records
This weekend, Regan Smith grabbed 7 Minnesota LSC records, outdoing a Rachel Bootsma 17-18 mark along the way.
2016 Women’s Big Ten Championships: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap
The Michigan Wolverines are on top of the Big Ten through day 2 of the Women’s Championships, but Indiana’s Lilly King and Ohio State’s Liz Li may have something to say about that during today’s events.
2016 Women’s Big Ten Championships: Day 2 Finals Live Recap
Liz Li absolutely owned the 50 freestyle this morning in Ann Arbor, clocking a 21.73 to hold the nation’s 2nd-fastest time behind newly-minted 2016 SEC Champion Olivia Smoliga (21.67). She got the job done tonight, becoming the 2016 Big Ten Champion with a winning time of 21.80.
2016 Women’s Big Ten Championships: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap
Sophomore Clara Smiddy from Michigan looks to defend her 200 IM Big Ten title from last year, taking on the likes of IU freshman Lilly King and Wolverine teammate Siobhan Haughey in tonight’s finals. Smiddy snagged the #2 seed this morning.
Minnesota Gophers Top Hawaii In Distance-Heavy Dual Lineup
Celebrating her 20th birthday under the Hawaiian sun, sophomore Brooke Zeiger won a pair of individual events to help the Gopher women triumph 157-79. The Minnesota men won 146-82.
Zeiger, Francis Named Big Ten Women’s Co-Swimmers of the Week
Minnesota’s Brooke Zeiger and Penn State’s Casey Francis were named co-swimmers of the week by the Big Ten. Zeiger set a new school record in the 400 meter IM twice at the Arena Pro Swim Minneapolis before going on to break a school record in the 200 IM.
2015 Arena Pro Swim Series Minneapolis: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap
Chase Kalisz went head-to-head with North Baltimore teammate Michael Phelps, roaring home on the last 50 to win this morning’s 200m IM in 2:02.42.
Samantha Harding’s Top-Ranked Mile Highlights Minnesota Sweep at Iowa
Lauren Votava was one of seven double event winners in #17 Minnesota’s win over Iowa.
Liz Zeiger Commits to FGCU: Best IM Recruit in Program History
Liz Zeiger has verbally committed to the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles, giving the program it’s biggest IM threat in history.
Minnesota vs Wisconsin Matchup Set for Friday
The Golden Gophers are set to open Big Ten Conference competition as they head to Madison, Wisconsin for a border-battle meet against the Badgers.
Florida State, Minnesota split to open dual meet seasons
Minnesota sophomore Brooke Zeiger was a triple winner against the Seminoles
College Swimming Previews: #12 Minnesota Women Will Miss Smith
Breastroke star Kierra Smith will be greatly missed by her Minnesota teammates this season as she plans to redshirt the year in order to prepare for the Olympics
10th Gophers Record Broken in 2015
Golden Gopher Danielle Nack’s performance in the 200 fly at the2015 Speedo Sectionals at Minneapolis marked the tenth University of Minnesota school record broken in 2015 so far.
Minnesota Lands 22 Scholar All-Americans
Both the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams earned Scholar All-American Team status by the College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) after maintaining team GPAs higher than 3.00.
Weekend Roundup: Zeiger breaks Minnesota LCM 200 IM record, Nunan takes on Phelps
While the 2015-16 season doesn’t kick off until this fall, Minnesota swimmers and divers are staying busy this summer in and out of the pool.
