The Official 2018 SwimSwam Women’s NCAA Predictions Index
As we tick down the days to the 2018 Women’s NCAA Championships, keep track of all our event-by-event previews and winner picks here.
2018 W. NCAA Picks: Baker to Challenge Pelton’s 200 Back Records
2018 WOMEN’S NCAA SWIMMING & DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS Wednesday, March 14- Saturday, March 17 McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion – Columbus, Ohio Defending…
Stanford Rule D1 Women’s Psych Sheet Scored By Collegiate Best Times
Last week, I scored out the D1 women‘s pre selection psych sheet. This exercise gives us some idea of how…
2018 W. NCAA Previews: Eastin vs. Baker Rematch in 200 IM
After missing Ella Eastin’s American record by just 4 hundredths last season, Cal’s Kathleen Baker is back to give it another go, but Stanford’s Eastin will be there as well to try and reclaim her title.
Ella Eastin Won’t Swim the 500 Free at NCAAs
Though she would be seeded 2nd in the 500, Ella Eastin has opted to swim the 200IM (#5 seed) instead.
Scoring the NCAA Women’s D1 Pre-Selection Psych Sheet
The pre-selection psych sheet was released this morning. The main purpose of this document is figuring out who qualified for the…
2018 Women’s Pac-12 Championships: Day 4 Finals Live Recap
We’ll see 3 reigning NCAA champions compete in their events tonight between Stanford’s Simone Manuel (100 free), Cal’s Kathleen Baker (200 back), and Stanford’s Ella Eastin (200 fly).
Kathleen Baker Posts 3rd Fastest 200 Back Ever with 1:48.2
Baker turned in a new best time, taking down her own Pac-12 Meet Record by 6 hundredths as she hit the wall in 1:48.27.
2018 Women’s Pac-12 Championships: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap
This morning, we will see huge names in action at the Pac-12 Swimming and Diving Championships, including Simone Manuel, Abbey Weitzeil, Kathleen Baker, Katie Drabot, and Ella Eastin.
Stanford Clocks 3:25.15 for 400 Medley Relay American, NCAA Record
Stanford closed out night 3 of the 2018 Women’s Pac-12 Championships with a new American and NCAA Record in the 400 medley relay as they battled with rival Cal.
Janet Hu Swims to #4 All-Time with 49.9 100 Back
Hu is now the 4th fastest 100 backstroker in history, moving ahead of Natalie Coughlin, who became the first woman to break 50 seconds back in 2002.
2018 Women’s Pac-12 Championships: Day 3 Finals Live Recap
Look out for Stanford’s Katie Ledecky, who will battle American Record holder Ella Eastin shortly before racing All-American teammate Simone Manuel in the 200 free.
2018 Women’s Pac-12 Championships: Day 3 Up/Mid/Downs
Arizona and Arizona State will continue to battle for 3rd, but diving gives the Sun Devils a big advantage. USC looks to make up some ground in the battle for 3rd and have much more scoring potential tonight than they did in day 2 finals.
2018 Women’s Pac-12 Championships: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap
Ella Eastin will contest the 400 IM on day 3 of the Pac-12 Championships after sitting out of the 200 yesterday.
2018 Women’s Pac-12 Championships: Day 2 Finals Live Recap
The reigning NCAA champions are featured in each of tonight’s individual races: Stanford’s Katie Ledecky (500 free), Cal’s Kathleen Baker (200 IM), and Stanford’s Simone Manuel (50 free).