W. NCAA 800 Free Relay Roundup: Cal Swaps Out Weitzeil for Vredeveld
Weitzeil was a part of Cal’s 800 free relay at Pac-12s, but they swapped her out for Kristen Vredeveld at NCAAs. This could be because she’s more valuable on the other relays, but it’s noteworthy because of her health issues following the 200 free at Pac-12s.
2017 Pac-12 Championships: Day 4 Finals Live Recap
Kathleen Baker headlines the 200 back, but Ally Howe, who smashed the 100 back American Record last night, will look for a sweep of the backstrokes.
2017 Pac-12 Championships: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap
Day 4 brings competiton in the 200 back, 100 free, 200 breast, 200 fly, 1650 free, and platform diving.
2017 Pac-12 Championships: Day 3 Finals Live Recap
The Cardinal’s Janet Hu will headline a double, as she’s the top seed in the 100 fly and 100 back after setting Meet Records in both this morning.
2017 Women’s Pac-12 Championships: Day 2 Finals Live Recap
A highly anticipated showdown between Stanford’s Simone Manuel and Cal teammates Abbey Weitzeil and Farida Osman will take place in tonight’s 50 free final.
2017 Women’s Pac-12 Championships: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap
One of the big swims to watch today, of course, is Katie Ledecky’s 500 free. The Pac-12 Record currently stands at a 4:31.90, but we may see her take that down in the heats.
2017 Women’s Pac-12 Championships Fan Guide
USC return this year with a highly talented group, but they’ll be hard pressed to defend their title against Stanford and Cal.
Clark Smith Rocks 17:42 2000 Free; Longhorns Beat Arizona
Smith’s 8:51.60 split at the 1000 yard mark and his 14:37.95 split at the 1650 mark rank among the top 5 times in the nation this season. That split at the 1650 is also just 6 seconds shy of his personal best 14:31.29.
Gutierrez, Josa Make Season Debut as Cal Takes Down Arizona
Cal’s Long Gutierrez was back in action today in the Golden Bears’ first meet of 2017. Transfer Matt Josa also made his season debut, swimming in his first NCAA meet with Cal.
2016 Texas Invite: Townley Haas Outside Smokes 200 Free in Day 3 Finals
It was all outside smoke in the men’s 200 free final. Texas’ Townley Haas, who squeaked into the top 8 this morning, and Stanford’s Grant Shoults, who got scratched in after taking 9th in prelims, were the fastest 2 swimmers tonight.
2016 Texas Invite Day 2 Finals: Cox Downs School Record with 1:52 200 IM
Texas standout Madisyn Cox was on fire tonight, breaking Kathleen Hersey’s former school record in the 200 IM with a 1:52.83. That also makes her the 10th fastest performer of all time.
2016 Texas Invite: Stanford Men Step Up Big In Day 2 Prelims
The Stanford men were on a roll this morning, putting 4 swimmers into the final of the 500 free and 5 swimmers into the final of the 200 IM.
2016 Texas Invite: Carter Blasts 1:32.6 on 800 Free Relay Leadoff
USC had the fastest leadoff swimmer, with Dylan Carter blasting a 1:32.62 to help the Trojans to their 2nd place finish.
Carter’s Double Helps USC to Home Victory over Arizona
All-Americans Dylan Carter and Patrick Mulcare were among the top performers for the Trojans on the men’s side, picking up 2 individual event wins.
Arizona Men and Women Take Road Win Over Utah
The Arizona men and women were on the road again this weekend, taking their 2nd-straight away meet victory against Utah in Salt Lake City.
