Jacob Molacek

2016 U.S. Open – Day 1 Prelims Live Recap

The 2016 U.S. Open got underway Tuesday morning with the preliminary heats of the women’s and men’s 200 fly and 100 free. The slower heats of Olympic distance events (w800, m1500) will begin this afternoon.

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Jacob Molacek Leaving Auburn Program, Still Weighing Future Options

Jacob Molacek will leave the Auburn swimming program after two seasons, sources close to the family have confirmed. Molacek has…

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Swimming’s TopTenTweets of the Week: #4 ‘Bama-LSU Twitter Feud

See #4 for why Alabama head coach Dennis Pursley (above) is THE ONE.

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College Swimming Previews: #9 Auburn Men Look To Return To SEC Prominence

Junior Kyle Darmody will lead the Tigers into battle this season

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World Top-20 Sprinter and Israeli Record-Holder, Ziv Kalontarov, Signs with Auburn

Ziv Kalontarov, who won a gold medal for Israel in the 50 free at the inaugural European Games in Baku, will swim for Auburn in the fall.

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Auburn Swim & Dive Earns 19 CSCAA Scholar All-America Selections

The Auburn swimming and diving program completed a successful year in the pool and the classroom as 19 student-athletes were selected as Scholar All-Americans by the College Swimming Coaches Associate of America (CSCAA), the organization announced Wednesday.

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2015 SEC Swimming & Diving Championships: Gkolomeev sizzles again at night 5 finals

Alabama’s Kristian Gkolomeev moves up to #1 in the NCAA with his blazing 41.68 to win the SEC 100 free championship.

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Molacek’s relay heroics set the tone for double Auburn wins over Missouri

Auburn was outstanding in the relays, including a 1:18 in the 200 free relay led off by Kyle Darmody (pictured) and a relay run-down on the medley courtesy of freshman Jacob Molacek.

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College Previews: #6 Auburn’s Depth Will Be The Key To Fill In Gaps Left From Graduated Stars

Auburn has always been a hub for world class sprinting with a history of renowned coaches including former coach David…

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2014 US Junior Nationals: Bilquist & Haas lead 100 frees after day 2 prelims

Amy Bilquist will begin her quest for three individual titles today, running away with the top seed in the girls 100 free.

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2014 US Junior Nationals: Okubo at home, leads 200 fly after day 1 prelims

Swimming in his own Southern California backyard, Aquazot’s Corey Okubo is the top seed in the boys 200 fly heading into tonight’s final.

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7 Stories to Watch at Speedo Junior Nationals – plus previews, links and more

Connor Hoppe is one of several big-name swimmers set to collide in the boy’s 100 breaststroke on day 1 of Junior Nationals.

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USA Swimming Releases The 2014 Junior National Championships Psych Sheet

Amy Bilqiust of Carmel Swim Club, pictured above, will be the top seed in three of her four events at the 2014 Junior National Championships from July 30th to August 3rd in Irvine, California.

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Ranking the 2014 Men’s NCAA Recruiting Classes: #9-12

In a matter of months, Caeleb Dressel has become a household name in swimming. He will try and help the Florida Gators win NCAA titles over the next four years.

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Connor Hoppe takes down national public high school 100 breast record with 53.06

It was a winding road to get there, but senior Connor Hoppe ultimately did break the national public high school record in the 100 breast at the Sac-Joaquin Section Championships.

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