Jessica Plant

Minnesota Head Assistant Ryan Purdy Hired by Youngstown St.

Ryan Purdy (left) has served two different stints at Minnesota under head coach Kelly Kremer (right).

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Big Ten Senior Spotlight: Lauren Votava of the University of Minnesota

While it is always great to see individuals perform well in the collegiate scene, competitions in the NCAA are ultimately…

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Plant Named NCAA Woman of the Year Conference Honoree

Jessica Plant of the University of Minnesota has been selected as the Big Ten Conference honoree for the 2015 NCAA Woman of the Year.

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Minnesota’s Plant Earns Big Ten Medal of Honor

Minnesota seniors Jessica Plant (women’s swimming and diving) and Kyle Rau (men’s hockey) have been named recipients of this year’s Big Ten Medal of Honor, given annually to the top male and female student-athlete at each conference institution.

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Minnesota All-American Jessica Plant Selected as Wayne Duke Award Recipient

Jessica Plant, a three-time All-American from University of Minnesota, has been chosen as one of two 2015 Wayne Duke Postgraduate Award recipients by the Indianapolis Big Ten Community Partnership.

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Gophers Triumph Over NU and Purdue After Day Two of B1G Clash

Kierra Smith was untouchable in the 200 breast as the Gopher men and women held their leads in this B1G clash.

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College Swimming Previews: Giant senior class has come of age for the #10 Minnesota women

Freestyler Kiera Janzen is a big part of a hard-hitting senior class for the Golden Gophers, who look for a third-straight top-10 finish in 2014-2015.

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2014 W. NCAA Picks: NCAA 800 free relay record on high alert for Cal-Georgia showdown

Missy Franklin is a scary sight for opposing teams in this relay, but Georgia has their own dominant line-up, led by Shannon Vreeland, to help counter Cal’s Bears.

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2014 Women’s B1G Championships Night 1: IU, MINN Split Relays

Brooklyn Snodgrass posted a quick leadoff leg en route to the Hoosiers’ win in the 200 medley relay.

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2013-14 College Swimming Previews: #10 Minnesota Needs to Hit Their Taper at the NCAA Championships to Advance

The Minnesota Golden Gophers return a majority of their top scorers, but with Haley Spencer graduating, the team will need to hit their taper at the NCAA Championships. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures)

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74 Female Swimmers, Divers Named to 2013 Capital One At-Large All-District Team

Georgia’s Shannon Vreeland joined fellow US National Teamers and NCAA Champions Kelsey Floyd and Elizabeth Beisel on this year’s Capital One All-District Team. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Big Ten Women’s Championship Fan Guide: Penn State is On Fire, But Tempered by Diving

A strong senior class, led by Paige Whitmire (above), will take Penn State far at the 2013 Big Ten Championships. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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SwimSwam Power Rankings: Cal #1 to Start Season, But Georgia Closing In

Allison Schmitt’s return to the collegiate fold makes the battle for #1 tighter than many want to admit. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Missy Wins Twice, But Becca Breaks NAG Record to Close Minn. GP

Becca Mann broke the 2nd-oldest National Age Group Record in yards to close the Minnesota Grand Prix. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Missy Franklin Swims Personal Best, NAG Record to Open Minneapolis Grand Prix

Missy Franklin swam a best time to begin the Minneapolis Grand Prix on Friday. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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