Jordan Crooks

2023 Worlds Previews: Proud Has Hot Hand In The 50 FR as Resurgent Stars Aim at Medals

After winning gold at last year’s Worlds, Commonwealth Games, and European Championships, Ben Proud comes into 2023 Worlds riding the hot hand.

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Tennessee Commits Shine at 2023 CARIFTA Championships

Jillian Crooks was among the top performers at the 2023 CARIFTA Championsihps, held on the island of Curaçao in early April.

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Tennessee’s Matt Kredich Receives a Raise, Contract Extension After Historic Season

The Tennessee men and women placed in the top 10 in the same year for the first time in program history at the 2023 NCAA Championships.

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The Four Best NCAA Swimmers Of The 21st Century And What Sets Them Apart

In this article, we contextualize the achievements of Caeleb Dressel, Natalie Coughlin, Leon Marchand, and Kate Douglass and note what sets them apart.

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Jordan Crooks, Maggie MacNeil Named SEC Swimmers of the Year; Nesty Sweeps Coach Honors

Tennessee’s Crooks and LSU’s MacNeil both won the 50 free at their respective NCAA Championship meets.

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Men’s Recruit Ranks: Individual Scoring For All Classes Through 2023 NCAAs

Cal’s Destin Lasco has scored 154 individual NCAA points through three collegiate seasons, the most of any junior by a wide margin.

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World Juniors Finalist Nikoli Blackman Commits to Tennessee for 2023-24

Sprinter Nikoli Blackman from Trinidad and Tobago will overlap two years with close family friend Jordan Crooks at Tennessee.

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2023 Men’s NCAAs: How Did Our Top 20 Recruits Perform As Freshmen?

Texas A&M’s Baylor Nelson had a very strong freshman campaign as SwimSwam’s #1 ranked recruit, winning two SEC titles and scoring 19 NCAA points.

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2023 Men’s NCAA Championships: Results & Records Summary

Leon Marchand made history at the Men’s NCAA Championships, setting all-time records in the 200 breast, 200 IM and 400 IM to lead ASU to a runner-up finish.

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A Quick Look At A Slow Start: Men’s NCAA 50 Free Final

After a delayed start in the men’s 50 free, Jordan Crooks had a slow reaction time, but it ultimately didn’t cost him the national title.

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2023 Swammy Awards: NCAA Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships

Leon Marchand somehow surpassed sky-high expectations by clocking the fastest times ever in six different events within the span of 72 hours.

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2023 Division I Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

It’s the final night of 2023 D1 men’s NCAAs, where Destin Lasco hunts to repeat as the 200 backstroke champion and break the NCAA record.

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Josh Liendo Becomes The 2nd Fastest 100 Freestyler In History With 40.28

Liendo soared to victory in the 100 freestyle, notching a 40.28 to become the second fastest man in history behind Caeleb Dressel.

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41.34 to Earn a 100 Free A-Final Swim (Day 4 Prelims Time Comparison)

While it was slightly easier to earn a second swim in several events, it took a blistering 41.34 to make the cutthroat 100 free A-final today.

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Jack Alexy, Jordan Crooks Join Elite Sub-41 Club In 100 Free Prelims At NCAAs

Jack Alexy moved to #6 all-time in the men’s 100 freestyle after dropping a 40.88 in the prelims at the NCAA Championships.

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