Erika Brown

Erika Brown Appears to Have Hit Her Taper at NCAAs

Initial results indicate that Erika Brown has carried her incredible SEC Championship breakout meet through to NCAAs.

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All the Links You Need for the Women’s 2018 D1 NCAA Championships

You can find all the links you need to follow along right here on SwimSwam, as well as event-by-event previews and predictions.

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2018 W. NCAA Previews: After Fast Rise, Erika Brown Eyeing 100 Fly Gold

Tennessee’s Erika Brown wasn’t even an individual qualifier for NCAAs last season, but now she’s got her eyes on the 100 fly title.

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2018 W. NCAA Picks: Stanford Goes For 5 Straight In 400 Medley Relay

Simone Manuel will be key for Stanford to defend their 400 medley relay title over Cal, who were DQed last year after out-touching the Cardinal.

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2018 W. NCAA Previews: American Record Holder vs. NCAA Record Holder in 50 Free

The NCAA Championships will pit the American Record holder, Abbey Weitzeil, against the reigning NCAA champion and NCAA Record holder, Stanford’s Simone Manuel, in the 50 free.

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The Official 2018 SwimSwam Women’s NCAA Predictions Index

As we tick down the days to the 2018 Women’s NCAA Championships, keep track of all our event-by-event previews and winner picks here.

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2018 W. NCAA Picks: Cal Favored in 200 Free Relay

Katie McLaughlin has taken over for the now-graduated Farida Osman on Cal’s 200 free relay.

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2017 W. NCAA Picks: Manuel Closing In On 100 Free Trifecta

Defending champ Simone Manuel will look to go 3-for-3 in the 100 free at her final NCAA Championships.

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Stanford Rule D1 Women’s Psych Sheet Scored By Collegiate Best Times

Last week, I scored out the D1 women‘s pre selection psych sheet. This exercise gives us some idea of how…

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Are You Good Enough To Get A Swim Scholarship?

Every year swimmers and their parents contemplate the college journey ahead. What no one tells you is that less than 10% of high school swimmers end up swimming in college.

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Sophomores Qualify More for 2018 W. NCAAs than Jrs or Seniors

Tennessee’s Erika Brown’s #1 seed in the 100 fly is one of 5 held by the sophomore class at this year’s NCAA Championship meet.

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2017-2018 Women’s NCAA Power Rankings: Final Edition

For the second time this year, the Tennessee women are our biggest risers in the Power Ranks.

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Erika Brown Aims for American Record: GMM presented by SwimOutlet.com

Brown is only the 2nd woman in history to break the 50 second barrier in the 100 fly. Moreover, Brown split 49.11 100 fly on the medley relay, the fastest split in history. Can Brown surpass Kelsi Worrell‘s American Record, 49.43?

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Only ‘Power 5’ Teams Receive Relay Invites to 2018 Women’s NCAAs

Tennessee earned Qualifying Standards in all 5 relays, including 4 with breakout star Erika Brown.

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2018 SEC Wrap-Up: After Big Showing, What Will Dressel Swim at NCAAs?

One of the big questions after Caeleb Dressel’s outstanding showing at the SEC meet surrounds his NCAA schedule. 

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