Gunnar Bentz

Jack Conger Blasts 1:44.8 200 Fly as Texas Men Defeat Georgia

Despite missing out on the dual meet with Auburn earlier this week, Jack Conger was back in action to help the Longhorns go up against the Bulldogs.

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The Top 16 Swimming Stories of 2016

The New Year is upon us! So we at SwimSwam are wrapping up our 2016 Swammy Awards with a look back at the 16 biggest stories of the year 2016.

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Michael Andrew Rebreaks Junior World Record With 26.39 In SC 50 Breast

Michael Andrew continues to make his mark on the international scene at the 2016 Short Course World Championships, breaking the world junior record in the 50 breaststroke for the second time in a day at Saturday night’s semifinals.

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The Top 16 Men in Each Event through the NCAA Midseason Break

There are 4 swimmers ranked #1 in multiple individual events: Chase Kalisz, Clark Smith, Caeleb Dressel, and Ryan Murphy.

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2016 Georgia Invite: FSU’s Pierce Cranks 58.2 100 Breast in Day 2 Prelims

The big story in the 100 breast was Florida State’s Natalie Pierce picking up an NCAA ‘A’ time with her 58.25, which sits as the 2nd fastest time in the NCAA this season behind only Olympic champ Lilly King.

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2016 Georgia Invite: Kalisz Takes Down Loaded Field With 1:41.2 200 IM

Kalisz was just hundredths shy of his personal best time in the 200 IM tonight, taking down a stacked field with his winning time of 1:41.26.

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2016 Georgia Invite: Seliskar Tops Star-Studded 200 IM in Day 1 Prelims

Day 1 prelims of the 2016 Georgia Fall Invitational is in the books, and we have a huge battle set up for finals of the men’s 200 IM.

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2016 Georgia Invite Preview: Kalisz, Litherland to Battle in 400 IM

The men’s 400 IM could potentially be one of the best races of the meet, as Chase Kalisz, the Olympic silver medalist, and Georgia teammate Jay Litherland, an Olympic finalist, will be going head to head.

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Kate Lundsten, Jason Turcotte Named Head Coaches For Team USA

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Swimming today named Kate Lundsten (Victoria, Minn.) of Aquajets Swim Team and Jason Turcotte (Atlanta,…

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Georgia Men Get First In-State Verbal with Joshua Fulcher

Freestyler Joshua Fulcher becomes the first local addition to the Georgia men’s Class of 2021, which is now bursting with mid-to-long distance freestyle talent.

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Georgia Stays Undefeated With Wins Against Wisconsin

U.S. Olympians Jay Litherland , Chase Kalisz, and Gunnar Bentz each picked up an individual event victory for the Georgia men.

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Georgia Defeats In-State Rival Georgia Tech in Atlanta

The UGA Bulldogs made the short trip to Atlanta, Georgia, to face their in-state rival Georgia Tech. UGA swept, but it was a competitive meet.

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Kalisz Clocks 1:54 200 Breast As Georgia Sweeps Dual Against Florida

Kalisz was dominant in the 100 and 200 breast today as the Georgia men and women both won their SEC opener against Florida.

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Brazilian Judge Denies Request To Dismiss Case Against Ryan Lochte

Months after leaving Rio, U.S. Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte’s troubles with the Rio gas station incident aren’t over quite yet.

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LSU Set to Pick Up Bentz and Kalisz (Raleigh and Cassie)

Gunnar Bentz and Chase Kalisz have a lot in common. They are both medalists at the 2016 Olympic Games, they…

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