Ekaterina Nikonova

SwimSwam’s 2024 Women’s NCAA Pre-Season Champion Picks

It was nearly unanimous among the nine writers contributing to this report that the Virginia women will again sweep the relays at the NCAA Championships.

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Isabel Ivey And Bella Sims Log Three Wins Each As Florida Beats Vanderbilt

In her debut as a Florida Gator, Bella Sims won the 100 freestyle, 100 backstroke, and 100 butterfly against Vanderbilt.

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2024 College Swimming Previews: #9 Florida Women Welcome Bella Sims, Isabel Ivey to Crew

With top recruit Bella Sims coming to Gainesville along with former top recruit Isabel Ivey, the stars seem to be aligning for Nesty’s crew this season.

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Caeleb Dressel Swims Season-Best 49.80 100 Free At FAST Senior Open

Dressel’s swim marked his first time getting under the 50-second barrier in the 100 free since the 2022 World Championships last June.

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2023 NCAA Division I Women’s Championship: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

The first day of Women’s D1 NCAAs has arrived. In the 200 medley relay, Virginia has a chance to lower their NCAA record for the second time this season.

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2023 W. NCAA Previews: Deadly 1-2 Combo Puts Cavaliers In Command In 200 Free Relay

Virginia has the two fastest swimmers of all-time in the 50 free, putting them leaps and bounds ahead of the field in the 200 free relay.

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2023 W. NCAA Previews: Gretchen Walsh, Maggie MacNeil Clash In 100 Free

Defending 100 free NCAA champion Gretchen Walsh faces off against 2021 champion Maggie MacNeil, who aims to take the title back.

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2023 W. NCAA Previews: Stanford Favored, UVA Lineup Decisions Loom In 800 Free Relay

Taylor Ruck will be a key player in Stanford’s pursuit of a fifth 800 free relay NCAA title in six seasons.

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After Nearing A PB With 48.78, Ruslan Gaziev Scratches 100 Freestyle At Pro Swim

Ruslan Gaziev qualified in second place for the A final in the 100 freestyle but scratched the event, along with #8 qualifier Justin Ress.

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Florida Women Win Their First SEC Conference Title Since 2009

The Gator women are back on top of the podium, winning the SEC championship for the first time since 2009 with 1255 total points.

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2023 SEC Championships: Day 5 Finals Live Recap

The final session of the 2023 SEC Championships should feature some exciting showdowns on Saturday night at Texas A&M’s Rec Center Natatorium.

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2023 SEC Championships: Day 5 Prelims Live Recap

The 2023 SEC Championships wraps up on Saturday with the 200 backstroke, 100 freestyle, 200 breast, men’s platform diving, and 1650 free. 

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2023 SEC Championships: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

After sizzling performances on day 2, Maggie Macneil and Jordan Crooks are both the top seed in the 100 fly on Day 3 of the SEC Championships.

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2023 SEC Championships: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

Tennessee sophomore Jordan Crooks will vie for a repeat title in the men’s 50 free on the first full day of action at the SEC Championships.

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2023 SEC Championships: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

The 2023 SEC Championships get underway in College Station, Texas with diving, the 200 medley relay, and the 800 free relay.

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