Ian Finnerty

Every Single Record We Saw Broken At The 2024 NCAA Championships – Men’s Edition

The Arizona State Sun Devils led the record-breaking charge at the Men’s NCAAs, claiming two relay marks of their own en route to the national title.

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Cal Fifth Year Liam Bell Breaks Finnerty’s NCAA Record with 49.53 100 Breast

Nobody would have thought Ian Finnerty’s NCAA Record of 49.69 was in any danger of being broken this week at the NCAA Championships.

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Trying To Contextualize The Absurdity of Gretchen Walsh’s 47.42 In The 100 Fly

Walsh’s newly-minted record in the 100 fly is more than 5% quicker than the 16th-fastest performer in the event, ranking #2 all-time behind Caeleb Dressel.

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Daniela Karnaugh, Daughter of 1992 U.S. Olympian Ron Karnaugh, Commits to Indiana for 2024

Last year, Daniela Karnaugh earned her first two Olympic Trials cuts in the 100-meter breast (1:09.73 in March) and 200-meter breast (2:29.64 in January).

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No. 9 Recruit Josh Bey Commits to Indiana for 2025, Brightens Future for ‘Breaststroke U’

Josh Bey is the No. 9 recruit in our early 2025 rankings with the best 100 breast (53.81) and 200 breast (1:57.31) times in his class.

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Lakeside Aquatic Club Boys Break Another 15-18 Relay NAG With 3:20.09 4×100 Free

Maximus Williamson led the Lakeside relay off in a best time of a 48.84, improving from his best time of 48.91 which he swam at US Nationals.

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Days Removed from Historic World Champs, Qin Haiyang Smashes 100 BR WUGS Record in 58.42

After swimming a very relaxed 1:00.06 in prelims of the men’s 100 breast this morning, Chinese superstar Qin Haiyang came back much faster in semis tonight.

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2023 M. NCAA Previews: McHugh Aims For 100 Breast NCAA Record One Last Time

In his final NCAA meet, Minnesota’s Max McHugh has a chance to take down the 100 breast NCAA, US Open, and American record at his home pool.

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Leon Marchand Blasts 1:48.20 200 Breast For 2nd Individual Title, #2 All-Time

ASU Freshman Leon Marchand won the 200 Breast (1:48.20) on Saturday, which marks him as the fastest freshman in history and the 2nd fastest performer ever.

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Day 3 Race Videos: Watch Urlando & Gonzalez Break 100 Back, 400 IM Records

Watch Luca Urlando break NCAA, U.S. Open, American Record in the 100 Backstroke, Hugo Gonzalez break NCAA, U.S. Open Record in 400 IM, all other day 3 races.

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Men’s NCAA Division I Championships: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

Texas’ Carson Foster comes in as the top qualifier in the 400 IM after nearly toppling Chase Kalisz’ American Record this morning.

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2022 Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 3 Finals Preview

Minnesota’s Max McHugh has a great shot at Ian Finnerty’s all-time record in the 100 breast tonight at the Men’s NCAA Championships.

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Max McHugh Blast 49.95 100 Breast in Prelims to Become 2nd Man Under 50 Seconds

McHugh’s performance this morning marks just the 3rd time someone has been under 50 in the event, and it’s the first time someone has done so in prelims.

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Max McHugh Swims 1:49.45 200 Breast, B1G Meet Record

Minnesota senior Max McHugh swam the #14 time ever in the 200 breaststroke tonight as he set a B1G meet record swimming a time of 1:49.45.

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Indiana Breaks B1G Meet Record in 400 Medley Relay For 7th Consecutive Title

Indiana has won the B1G title in the 400 medley relay every year since 2016. Here’s a history of Indiana’s dominance in the event.

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