2017 W. NCAA Picks: How Fast Can Stanford Go in the 800 Free Relay?
After breaking the NCAA and American Records at the Pac-12 Championships, the Stanford Cardinal squad is the overwhelming favorite to win the 800 free relay at the 2017 Women’s NCAA Championships.
2017 W. NCAA Picks: Ledecky, Manuel Headline 200 Free
Stanford’s Simone Manuel and Katie Ledecky are the heavy favorites, and both have already been 2 seconds faster than what it took to win the NCAA title last season.
2017 W. NCAA Picks: Ledecky VS. The Clock in 500 Free
Katie Ledecky’s dominance in the distance freestyles is already unquestionable, but swimming fans may see her take it to a whole new level once she’s tapered for the NCAA Championships.
2017 W. NCAA Picks: Ella Eastin to Take On All Challengers in 200 Fly
2017 WOMEN’S NCAA SWIMMING & DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS Wednesday, March 15- Saturday, March 18 IUPUI Natatorium- Indianapolis, IN Psych Sheet Championship…
2017 Pac-12 Championships: Day 4 Finals Live Recap
Kathleen Baker headlines the 200 back, but Ally Howe, who smashed the 100 back American Record last night, will look for a sweep of the backstrokes.
2017 Pac-12 Championships: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap
Day 4 brings competiton in the 200 back, 100 free, 200 breast, 200 fly, 1650 free, and platform diving.
2017 Pac-12 Championships: Day 3 Finals Live Recap
The Cardinal’s Janet Hu will headline a double, as she’s the top seed in the 100 fly and 100 back after setting Meet Records in both this morning.
2017 Women’s Pac-12 Championships: Day 2 Finals Live Recap
A highly anticipated showdown between Stanford’s Simone Manuel and Cal teammates Abbey Weitzeil and Farida Osman will take place in tonight’s 50 free final.
Ledecky Scorches NCAA, American Records with 4:25.15 500 Free
Ledecky obliterated the 500 free field, tearing through the water en route to a 4:25.15 victory.
2017 Women’s Pac-12 Championships: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap
One of the big swims to watch today, of course, is Katie Ledecky’s 500 free. The Pac-12 Record currently stands at a 4:31.90, but we may see her take that down in the heats.
2017 Women’s Pac-12 Championships Fan Guide
USC return this year with a highly talented group, but they’ll be hard pressed to defend their title against Stanford and Cal.
Ledecky Drops Back-to-Back Pool Records as Stanford Beats Cal
Ledecky started off with a back-to-back double, winning the 1000 free in 9:20.41. She returned to the pool immediately after for the 200 free, putting up a blistering 1:43.09 to outpace teammate Simone Manuel (1:44.04).
Cal Explosion Throwing Doubt On Once-Certain NCAA Title
This is a very longwinded way of saying what swimming fans (and sports fans in general) already know: nothing is certain. It’s the unpredictability of sports that keeps us continually on the edge of our seats. NCAA titles are never decided until March. And that fact could make the next three months an incredibly exciting roller coaster ride that none of us will want to sleep on.
Murphy Breaks 200 Back Pool Record in Cal Victory Over ASU
Olympic backstroke champ Ryan Murphy downed a Pool Record in the 200 back on Saturday to help the Cal Bears defeat Pac-12 rival ASU.
Gutierrez, Josa Make Season Debut as Cal Takes Down Arizona
Cal’s Long Gutierrez was back in action today in the Golden Bears’ first meet of 2017. Transfer Matt Josa also made his season debut, swimming in his first NCAA meet with Cal.
