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.
2018 W. NCAA Picks: Baker to Challenge Pelton’s 200 Back Records
2018 WOMEN’S NCAA SWIMMING & DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS Wednesday, March 14- Saturday, March 17 McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion – Columbus, Ohio Defending…
Will Pelton Continues Family Legacy with Verbal Commitment to Cal
Loyola Blakefield High School and North Baltimore Aquatic Club’s Will Pelton has announced he will swim at his older sister Elizabeth’s alma mater, the University of California, Berkeley.
Alex Walsh Blasts 1:54.02 200IM to Grab 15-16 NAG
Walsh just snuck under Dagny Knutson’s previous record.
Kathleen Baker Rocks 1:48.3 200 Back to Break Pac-12 Meet Record
Cal’s Kathleen Baker shredded her way to the 3rd fastest performance in history, clocking a 1:48.33 to clip Elizabeth Pelton’s Meet Record from 2013.
Maya DiRado Becomes 5th-Fastest American Female 200 Backstroker in History
Tonight, Maya DiRado scored her third championship of the week to become the fifth-fastest American 200 backstroker in history and the fourth-fastest swimmer in the world this year.
Elizabeth Pelton Announces Retirement
Elizabeth Pelton announced her retirement today, calling this morning’s 200 back prelims her “last race.”
Olivia Smoliga Becomes 3rd-Fastest American in History in 100 Back
Olivia Smoliga clocked 59.02 to win the 100 back at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials and become the third-fastest American in history.
2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Preview: Is Missy Back in Women’s 100 Back?
Missy Frankin was the best backstroker on the planet in 2012 and 2013. But now a crowd of young talents threatens her return trip to the Olympics in the 100 back.
2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Preview: Fresh Faces In Women’s 200 IM
2012 Olympic bronze medalist Caitlin Leverenz is a favorite to win the 200 IM at 2016 Olympic Trials, but she will face serious competition on the road to Rio.
Olympic Trials Preview: Franklin, Dirado to Fend Off Teens in 200 Back
The 19& under U.S. talent in the backstroke is starting to creep up on the tried-and-true Olympians up top, and Missy & co. will need to be on their game in the 200 back finals at Trials.
