Lainy Kruger

2025 College Swimming Previews: Sophomore Class Looks to Carry Momentum For #3 Florida Women

Bella Sims and Emma Weyant will both return as the University of Florida’s top scorers, with a combined 104 NCAA points for the Gators last year.

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Two-Time NCAA ‘B’ Finalist Nicole Maier Transfers To Florida

Maier brings to the Gators her versatility and NCAA qualifying abilities in sprint freestyle, mid-distance freestyle, and the IM races.

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Staying the Course: Olivia Peoples’ SEC Title in 100 Fly Proves Hard Work Pays Off

“Winning that race meant that the process I’ve been working through with the coaches these past few years is bearing its fruit,” she said of her SEC title.

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2024 SEC Championships: Florida Women Earn Their Second Straight Team Title

The Florida women racked up 1391.5 points, 13 event wins, and multiple SEC records en route to their second-straight conference title.

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2024 SEC Championships: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap

Mona McSharry, who has already been a stunning 56.87 in the 100 breast this season, comes in as the top seed in the women’s 100 breast this morning.

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No. 3 Florida Returns to Action with Senior Day Sweep of South Carolina

Florida junior Emma Weyant notched a pair of personal bests in the 200 fly (1:58.87) and 200 breast (2:14.64) on Friday after a lengthy break from racing.

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2023 Georgia Invite: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

Florida freshman Bella Sims takes on a tough 200 back/200 fly double and sophomore Josh Liendo enters the 100 free as the No. 3 seed on Saturday night.

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Isabel Ivey And Bella Sims Log Three Wins Each As Florida Beats Vanderbilt

In her debut as a Florida Gator, Bella Sims won the 100 freestyle, 100 backstroke, and 100 butterfly against Vanderbilt.

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Ranking The 2023 Women’s NCAA Recruiting Classes: #1-4

Bella Sims headlines an absolutely loaded recruiting class for the Florida women, landing them the top spot in our rankings.

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2024 College Swimming Previews: #9 Florida Women Welcome Bella Sims, Isabel Ivey to Crew

With top recruit Bella Sims coming to Gainesville along with former top recruit Isabel Ivey, the stars seem to be aligning for Nesty’s crew this season.

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2023 Richmond Futures Day 2: Mizzou’s Sam Brown Blasts 54.80 100 Back for a Trials Cut

Day 2 of the meet featured the men’s and women’s 100 free, 400 IM, 100 back, and 800 free relay. 

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2023 Richmond Futures Day 1: Florida-Bound Lainy Kruger Wins Women’s 200 FR and 200 FL

Yesterday’s action featured the men’s and women’s 200 free, 100 breast, and 200 fly, as well as timed finals of the women’s 800 free and men’s 1500 free. 

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Emily Brown Earns Olympic Trials Cut with 2:11.89 200 FL on Day 3 of Columbus Sectional

As has been the case through the first two days of the meet, Dublin Community Swim Team 16-year-old Emily Brown was one of the stars of the meet on day 3.

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Florida Gators Pick Up Commitment from Irish Senior National Teamer Molly Mayne (2023)

Multiple-time short course Irish national champion Molly Mayne has committed to join the Florida Gators in Gainesville this fall.

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Re-Rank: Top 20 NCAA Swimming Recruits In The Girls High School Class of 2023

Bella Sims is the top-ranked recruit in next season’s incoming freshman class in the NCAA, as the Olympian has the potential to win multiple NCAA titles.

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