Dakota Luther

2017 U.S. World Trials: Day 1 Roster Update

Jack Conger was one of several swimmers to make their first World Championships team tonight, with his win in the men’s 200 fly.

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2017 U.S. World Trials: Day 1 Finals Preview

Chase Kalisz has to be considered the front-runner in the men’s 200 fly tonight in Indianapolis.

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2017 U.S. World Trials: Day 1 Prelims Live Recap

Cassidy Bayer will be one of the key names contesting the women’s 200 fly this morning at U.S. World Trials.

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2017 U.S. World Trials Previews: Flickinger Favored In Women’s 200 Fly

After an appearance in the Olympic final last summer Hali Flickinger is the favorite in the women’s 200 fly heading into World Championship Trials.

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Georgia’s C/O 2018 Fly Group Stacks Up with Commitment from #11 Dakota Luther

Texas-based Dakota Luther, SwimSwam’s #11 recruit in the class of 2018, has announced her verbal commitment to swim for the Georgia Bulldogs.

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Top 20 NCAA Swimming Recruits in the Girls High School Class of 2018

It’s that time of year again where we at SwimSwam rank out the top 20 high school swimming prospects in the upcoming NCAA recruiting class. It’s a butterfly-heavy class, and so fittingly, California flyer Eva Merrell is at the top of the list.

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Nicol Closes Mel Zajac With World’s 9th Fastest 50 Breast

Rachel Nicol threw down a 30.84 PB in the 50 breast to move into 9th in the world at the Mel Zajac Jr. International in Vancouver.

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Funk, Smith Cruise To 200 Breast Victories On Day 2 Of Mel Zajac

Kierra Smith coasted to a win in the women’s 200 breast at the Mel Zajac International meet in 2:25.25.

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2017 Arena PSS – Atlanta: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

Simone Manuel headlines the women’s 100 free tonight at the Arena Pro Swim Series – Atlanta.

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Kendall Sweeps Sprints with 48.0 100 Free at American SC Champs

Canyons Aquatic Club’s Amanda Kendall closed out the 2017 American Short Course Championships on a winning note, sweeping the sprint freestyles.

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Dakota Luther Downs Vollmer’s State Record with 52.2 100 Fly at Texas 6A States

Luther first won the 200 free, turning in a 1:45.68 to win by nearly 2 seconds. Her 2nd swim, the 100 fly, was arguably even more impressive. Luther blasted a 52.27 to take down the Texas State Record.

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Lucie Nordmann Breaks Two State Records At Texas HS 6A Prelims

The Woodlands junior Lucie Nordmann broke a pair of Texas 6A and overall state records in prelims of the 2017 state championships.

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2016 U.S. Winter Junior Championships-West: Day 4 Race Videos

Take a look at the championship final races from the fourth and final day at 2016 U.S. Winter Junior Championships-West in College Station, Texas.

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2016 U.S. Winter Jr Championships (West): Day 4 Finals Live Recap

We’ve got a couple of age group records on watch tonight, including the 13-14 girls NAG Record in the 200 fly. Regan Smith will be chasing Cassidy Bayer’s record of 1:56.01 in that event.

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5 Storylines, All the Links You Need for the 2016 US Winter Jrs West

The kingpin college recruit as a monster in sprint free, back, and fly, Arizona native Ryan Hoffer is the biggest name at this meet.

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