Dean Farris

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2016 Texas Invite: Townley Haas Outside Smokes 200 Free in Day 3 Finals

Full Name:	Dean Farris
Nickname(s):	Dream Farris, The Dean, Deaner,
Nationality:	United States of America
Status:	Active

Dean Farris is a versatile swimmer from Georgia, though he mainly focuses on the backstroke and the shorter freestyle events. Before attending Harvard, Farris had a successful club and high school career at Metro Atlanta Aquatic Club under head coach Mike Norment and The Paideia School. Harvard 2016-2017 Farris made an immediate impact his rookie season at Harvard. He stole the show at the Ivy League Championships, winning the high-point award for three individual and four relay golds. In the prelims, he posted a 1:32.71 in the 200 yard freestyle, smashing the 37-year-old pool record of 1:34.57 set by Auburn’s Rowdy Gaines. That night, he blitzed his new record and became the sixth fastest 200 yard freestyler in history with a 1:31.56. His other individual golds at the meet came in the 100 yard freestyle and backstroke. At his first NCAA meet, Farris captured two individual All-American honors. First up was the 200 yard freestyle where he finished fourth in 1:32.25 behind Olympians Townley Haas, Blake Pieroni and Dylan Carter. That First-Team All-America honor was the first for a Harvard swimmer in seven years. In the 200 yard backstroke, Farris picked up more points for Harvard, finishing 14th in 1:40.89. His third event was the 100 yard back, …

2016 Texas Invite: Townley Haas Outside Smokes 200 Free in Day 3 Finals

It was all outside smoke in the men’s 200 free final. Texas’ Townley Haas, who squeaked into the top 8 this morning, and Stanford’s Grant Shoults, who got scratched in after taking 9th in prelims, were the fastest 2 swimmers tonight.

2016 Texas Invite Day 3 Prelims: Clark Smith’s 1:34.2 Leads 200 Free

Olympic gold medalist Clark Smith followed up his fast 500 free victory last night with the top 200 free time in this morning’s prelims at the 2016 Texas Invite.

2016 Texas Invite: Carter Blasts 1:32.6 on 800 Free Relay Leadoff

USC had the fastest leadoff swimmer, with Dylan Carter blasting a 1:32.62 to help the Trojans to their 2nd place finish.

Harvard Takes Down Columbia 190-102

Meet Stats Complete results Hosted by Harvard November 18, 2016 Score Harvard 190, Columbia 102 Press Release Courtesy of Harvard…

Harvard Men and Women Raced Georgia Tech in “Scrimmage”

The Harvard men and women hosted a dual meet against Georgia Tech, which was labeled a “scrimmage” and not scored.

Ranking the 2016 Men’s NCAA Recruiting Classes: #9-12

Tennessee fans have plenty to be excited about with their incoming men’s class

2016 Atlanta Classic: 5 Storylines, All the Links You Need

Less than a month after the pool record board was decimated during the NCAA championships, the best swimmers in the country will return to Atlanta’s McAuley Aquatic Center on Georgia Tech’s campus to participate in the Atlanta Classic.

2016 NCSA Spring Junior National Champs: Meet Wrap-Up

Katherine Drabot of Ozaukee Aquatics was the high point winner on the women’s side with 205 points.

Race Videos: 2016 NCSA Spring Junior National Championships Day 4

Watch all the race videos from day 4 of the NCSA Junior National Championships.

NCSA Junior Nationals Day 5 Prelims Live Recap

Ozaukee’s Katie Drabot is looking for two more victories on the final day of racing in Orlando

2016 NCSA Spring Junior National Champs: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

Reece Whitley will take on his signature 200 breast at tonight’s NCSA Spring Junior National Championships.

2016 NCSA Spring Junior National Champs: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap

Look here for live results from the day 4 prelims of 2016 NCSA Championships.

2016 NCSA Spring Junior Nationals Champs: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

Katie Drabot made A finals in 3 of the 4 events contested on the women’s side to highlight Thursday’s prelims.

2016 NCSA Spring Junior National Championship Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

Michael Andrew headlines the first preliminary session in Orlando

Westminster Boys, Marist Girls Repeat Titles at GHSA 1-5A State Meet

For the second year in a row it was the Westminster boys and Marist girls at the top of the standings in the Georgia High School Association 1-5A State Swimming & Diving Meet.