2020 Men’s ACC Champs Fan Guide: Losses Hurt, But NC State Still the Favorites
NC State is still the favorite, but key losses across the conference will give underclassmen a chance to step up & make an impact across the board this year.
Pumputis Sweeps Breaststrokes; Georgia Tech Defeats SCAD, Georgia Southern
On the men’s side, ACC Champion Caio Pumputis and Darren Lim led the charge. Pumputis swept the breaststroke events, one of his specialties.
Pumputis Wins 200 FR/200 IM Double as Georgia Tech Men Top South Carolina
ACC Champion Caio Pumputis was nearly 3 seconds ahead of the field in the 200 free, setting the pace early on en route to a 1:36.85.
Meynen Wins Double as Auburn Beats GT; Pumputis Swims Lifetime Best 100 Fly
All-Americans Julie Meynen (Auburn) and Caio Pumputis (Georgia Tech) won doubles on Saturday. Pumputis also put up a lifetime best in the 100 fly.
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.
Jakub Ksiazek Breaks Florida St. School Record in 200 Free at GT Invite
Sophomore Jakub Ksiazek broke the Florida State Record in the men’s 200 yard freestyle on Saturday at the Georgia Tech Invite.
Florida Women Swim Best 200 Free Relay Since 2014 at Georgia Tech Invitational
Anchored by a 21.88 split from freshman Talia Bates (above), the Florida women hit the NCAA automatic invite time in the women’s 200 free relay on Friday.
7 Major Mid-Season Invites On the NCAA Slate Next Week
Rematch! Erika Brown won two races against Kate Douglass in a dual meet earlier this year. They could meet up to three more times at the Tennessee Invite.
Alec Connolly Wins Trio of Events, Splits 19.4 as Tennessee Beats Georgia Tech
Alec Connolly flexed his sprint speed, claiming three wins in the 50 free (20.21), 100 free (44.16), and 200 free (1:37.28).
Florida State Sweeps Georgia Tech, Ferraro Hits NCAA #4 Time in 200 FL
Florida State swept Georgia Tech on Saturday. In the process, Georgia Tech’s Christian Ferraro’s 200 fly time is now 4th in the NCAA thus far.
Justin Alderson Commits to Georgia Tech
Justin Alderson has committed to swim for Georgia Tech beginning in fall 2020. Alderson stands to make strong contributions in the breaststroke and IM events.
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.
Gold Tops White at Georgia Tech Intrasquad Meet
The gold team outlasted the white team, 135-127, at the annual Georgia Tech swimming and diving White vs. Gold intrasquad meet on Friday.
Swedish National and Jr National Champion Wiggo Frohde Commits to Georgia Tech
Swedish national and junior national champion Wiggo Frohde has announced his verbal commitment to Georgia Tech for 2020-21.
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.
