College Swimming Previews: Stars Aligning For #5 Virginia
A crazy season in the NCAA with Olympic redshirts, freshmen deferrals and underclassmen turning pro has just about everything breaking in favor of Leah Smith and the Virginia Cavaliers.
2015 US Nationals: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap
On Friday morning at U.S. Nationals, we’ll get our first look at Michael Phelps, who will swim the 200 fly prelims as the 8th seed. He’ll have to take on Jack Conger, the American record holder in yards, in his heat.
Kelsi Worrell named ACC Scholar-Athlete of the Year, full All-Academic women’s team announced
Louisville’s Kelsi Worrell added another feather in her cap after her stellar junior season, earning ACC Scholar-Athlete of the Year honors.
SwimSwam’s Way-too-early preview of the 2016 Women’s NCAA Championships
Rachel Bootsma had a resurgent 2015 season, and that momentum joined by a devastating recruiting class make Cal the early favorite picks for the 2016 NCAA title, pending one major enrollment decision elsewhere in the Pac-12.
Courtney Bartholomew excited about 200 Back result (Video Interview)
Video produced by Coleman Hodges. Reported by Tony Carroll. 200 BACKSTROKE – FINALS NCAA – 1:47.84 – Liz Pelton, California –…
2015 Women’s NCAAs Day 3 ACC Roundup: Kelsi Worrell, college swimming’s new butterfly queen
After becoming the best 50 and 100 flyer in history on Friday, Kelsi Worrell erased any doubt that she’s the best all-around flyer in the country, winning the 200 fly with a two-second drop.
Day 2 ACC Roundup: Worrell-Wind is Just Icing on the Cake for Performant Conference
There was a lot of emotion in Louisville when Kelsi Worrell broke the American record in the 100 fly on Day Two of NCAA Division I Championships.
Women’s NCAA Championships Day 2 Ups/Downs: Cal’s 12 scorers lead over 30 teams set to earn points
Note: we’ll be breaking down each day’s prelims sessions based on how many swimmers each team has “up” and “down.”…
Probable Virginia Roster Changes Set Up NCAA Relay Record Chase
The University of Virginia Cavaliers grabbed the top spot in prelims this morning heading towards the finals of the 4×100 medley relay with room to improve.
All the links you need for the 2015 Women’s Division I NCAA Championships
We’ve got your homebase and toolkit for following the 2015 Women’s NCAA Championships here, including links to live results, recent news, our Pick ‘Em contest and each of our 18 event-by-event previews.
8 records most likely to fall at the 2015 Women’s NCAA Championships
Cal’s Rachel Bootsma (left), Missy Franklin (center) and Liz Pelton (right) are each on the hunt for one or more major records. Who else could be smashing history this week?
2015 W. NCAA Picks: Stanford Looking to Re-Break Records in the 400 Medley Relay
Simone Manuel, the freshman sensation, could be the a part of an NCAA, U.S. Open, and American record-breaking relay. Can she break 46 again?
2015 W. NCAA Picks: Star-Studded 200 Back Field to Test Pelton’s 2013 Records
Elizabeth Pelton is the top seed in the 200 backstroke, an event which could see four or more swimmers under the 1:50 barrier.
2015 W. NCAA Picks: Bartholomew and junior crew chasing Coughlin’s 49.97 in 100 back
Courtney Bartholomew nearly broke the American record in the 100 back mid-season. Can she fight off a resurgent Rachel Bootsma among others for a national title?
2015 W. NCAA Picks: Stage is Set for Epic Franklin-Pelton 200 IM Battle
The Cal teammates above will be battling for the 200 IM title in a race that could possibly scare the NCAA record.
