SwimSwam’s 2019-2020 NCAA Division I Women’s Preseason Picks
The NCAA swim season is upon us, and it’s time for a time-honored tradition: SwimSwam’s staff predicting NCAA event champions half a year out.
College Swimming Previews: #4 NC State Women Building Title-Contending Relays
NC State has immense relay potential, with young stars in back (freshman Katharine Berkoff) and breast (sophomore Sophie Hansson) plus elite free sprinters.
Ranking the 2019 Women’s NCAA Recruiting Classes: #1-4
The #1 class this year will be led by the #1 recruit, Kate Douglass. Check out our top 4 incoming NCAA classes for this season.
SwimSwam Pulse: 44% Pick Baker To Join Smith in 100 Back in Tokyo
44.4% of voters said Kathleen Baker was the most likely non-Regan Smith backstroker to make next summer’s Olympic team in the 100 back.
The Congestion In U.S. Women’s Backstroke Heading Into 2020
Regan Smith leads a loaded crop of female backstrokers in the United States that are set up for a dog fight next summer at the Olympic Trials in Omaha.
Kaitlyn Dobler Wins 2 at Mt. Hood Sectionals; Picks up OT Cut in 100 Fly
Kaitlyn Dobler of The Dolphins Portland won back-to-back events in the 100 breast and 100 fly on Saturday at Mt. Hood Sectionals.
Katharine Berkoff Wins 200 Free with PB on Day 2 at Mt. Hood Sectionals
Katharine Berkoff skipped her signature race – the 100 back – to focus on the 200 freestyle on Day 2 at Mt. Hood Sectionals.
Lucia Davis, Lauren Burckel Snag Trials Cuts on Day 1 at Mt. Hood Sectionals
Lucia Davis and Lauren Burckel punched their tickets to 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials in Omaha on Day 1 of Speedo Sectionals at Mt. Hood.
Are WUGs a Good Indicator for a Subsequent Olympic Berth? (2020 Predictions)
Coming off of a monster NCAA season, Dean Farris was relatively unproven in LCM. His 47.0 relay split at WUGs has changed the conversation.
2019 World University Games: Day 7 Finals Live Recap
Finals include the women’s 50 free, 50 breast, 200 fly, and 400 free; the men’s 50 free and 400 IM; and the men’s and women’s 4 x 100 medley relays.
Katharine Berkoff on WUGs 100 Back Record, Italy as Host (Video)
Berkoff never looked back after the turn, eventually crashing into the wall in a best time of 59.29, lowering the meet record from her 59.57 prelims swim
Universiadi Napoli: Linda Caponi Conquista L’ Argento Nei 400 Metri Stile
UNIVERSIADI – NAPOLI 2019 Napoli (ITA) – Piscina Felice Scandone – Vasca Lunga 04/10 Luglio 2019 Pagina Swimswam Dedicata all’evento sito web…
United States Will Use John Shebat as Butterflier in Men’s Medley Final
In a surprise move, the United States will use NCAA backstroke champion John Shebat on the butterfly leg of the men’s medley on Wednesday night.
2019 World University Games: Day 6 Finals Live Recap
Finals on night 6 include the women’s 800 free, men’s 100 fly, women’s 200 free, women’s 50 back, men’s 200 back, men’s 50 breast, men’s 4 x 200 free relay.
World University Games: Day 5 Finals Live Recap
Night 5 of the World University Games will feature 9 events, including finals of the men’s 800 free, women’s 200 breast, men’s 100 free, and women’s 100 fly.
