The Meet Of Tears: U.S. Olympic Trials
At every Trials, there’s a small subset of about 25 swimmers who carry a heavy burden: they miss qualifying for the Olympics by a single spot.
Alex Walsh Shatters 17-18 LCM 200 IM NAG with 2:09.01
The biggest difference between Walsh tonight and her performance at this past Summer’s Pan American Games is that she came home much faster tonight.
Claire Curzan Swims 1:00.44 100 Back; 8th Fastest All-Time 15-16 Girls
Curzan finished 2nd overall in the heats with her time of 1:00.44, cracking 1:01 for the first time in her career.
2019 W. NCAAs: Beata Nelson Wins CSCAA Swimmer of the Year
Beata Nelson was named CSCAA’s Swimmer of the Year after winning 3 events and setting 2 American records.
Regan Smith, 17, Sets 200 Back American Record at Cary Sectionals
After scaring the 100 back American record Saturday, Smith had even more in store for the 200 Sunday.
Beata Nelson Shatters Big Ten Record with 1:48.47 200 Back
Kathleen Baker holds the NCAA and American records at 1:47.30.
FINIS Set of the Week: Saturday Burner
Great set for a Saturday quality set. Also, really fun to do with a tech suit on at the beginning of a taper!
Ruck, Bartel & Voss Break Pool Records At WSU As Cardinal Move To 2-0
Taylor Ruck broke a pool record and won two individual events as the Stanford women improved to 2-0 at Washington State.
Kathleen Baker Lowers 200 Back Pan Pac Record In 2:06.14
Kathleen Baker won gold in the 200 back in a new Pan Pac meet record.
Ella Eastin Swims Pair Of 200 IM Best Times After Bout With Mono
Ella Eastin swam a pair of lifetime bests in the 200 IM at the Pan Pacific Championships after being diagnosed with mono at the beginning of July.
Murphy, Seliskar & Baker Lower Meet Records At Speedo Grand Challenge
Ryan Murphy lowered his own meet record in the men’s 200 back on day 2 of the Speedo Grand Challenge.
Dressel, Lochte To Attend Mel Zajac Jr. International In Vancouver
Caeleb Dressel and Ryan Lochte will be in action at the Mel Zajac meet at the beginning of July in Vancouver.
Kathleen Baker Repeats as Cal Team MVP
Junior Kathleen Baker, who set an American record while defending her NCAA title in the 200-yard backstroke last month, was named Cal’s MVP for the second year in a row at the women’s swimming & diving team’s annual banquet Sunday afternoon.
2018 W. NCAAs: Baker Goes 1:47.30 200 Back to Break Oldest American Record
Kathleen Baker won the 200 back by over a body length Saturday night, becoming the 3rd woman ever under 1:48, breaking the American record in 1:47.30.
2018 W. NCAAs: Beata Nelson Jumps to #6 All-Time in 200 Back
Beata Nelson is the top seed heading into finals with a 1:49.33.
