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Gophers Triumph Over NU and Purdue After Day Two of B1G Clash

Kierra Smith was untouchable in the 200 breast as the Gopher men and women held their leads in this B1G clash.

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CJ Smith Topples Wilimovsky and Kierra Smith Wins Twice as Gophers Lead Purdue and NU After Day One of B1G Triple Dual

Kierra Smith was a double winner for the Minnesota women, who hold big leads over Purdue and Northwestern.

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Minnesota Gopher men, women beat Iowa as Janzen and Smith sweep distances

The Minnesota Golden Gophers won home meet against the Iowa Hawkeyes Friday night, getting double distance free wins from Kiera Janzen and CJ Smith

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Nation-leading Smiths power Minnesota past Arizona State

Kierra Smith and CJ Smith (pictured) each won two events and put up a NCAA-leading time apiece to help Minnesota triumph in its season opener.

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2014 Women’s B1G Championships Night 1: IU, MINN Split Relays

Brooklyn Snodgrass posted a quick leadoff leg en route to the Hoosiers’ win in the 200 medley relay.

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After tight first day, Golden Gophers roar back to big wins over NC State

The Golden Gopher men and women combined for 9 straight wins to close the meet in dominating fashion over a fired-up NC State squad that put up huge performances on the road.

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Minnesota men, women drop just one event each in rout of Hawaii

Minnesota’s #10 women and #20 men won big in the midst of their combined training trip, while unranked Hawaii finished its last tune-up meet before its conference championships.

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Jean Freeman Invite wraps up with multiple Minnesota wins, Gustavus school records

Minnesota competed in honor of former coach Jean Freeman, who passed away in 2010.

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14-Year Old Ashlyn Schoof Takes Top Seed in 200 Back at Prelims of Minneapolis Grand Prix

Day 3’s preliminary session at the 2013 Minneapolis Grand Prix featured a 14-year old breakout backstroker having another good swim.

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Host Wisconsin Falls to Cross-Border Rival Minnesota

Kiera Janzen of Minnesota won three events as Minnesota Men’s and Women’s swim and dive teams defeated their southern neighbors, Wisconsin, in a two-day dual meet between Big Ten conference rivals.

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Minnesota Men and Women Leading After Day 1 at Wisconsin

Minnesota men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams traveled south to take on border rivals Wisconsin in a two-day meet…

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2013-14 College Swimming Previews: #10 Minnesota Needs to Hit Their Taper at the NCAA Championships to Advance

The Minnesota Golden Gophers return a majority of their top scorers, but with Haley Spencer graduating, the team will need to hit their taper at the NCAA Championships. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures)

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Vrooman, Janzen Both Break School Records in 500; Second Big Ten Mark of the Day on Day 2

Minnesota’s Becca Weiland lead the Gophers to a 200 free relay victory, then followed up a 3rd in the 50 freestyle final. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Minnesota Sweeps Big Ten Duals, Wisconsin Breaks Records

Minnesota’s depth saw them walk away with 5 dual meet victories, but Wisconsin left the biggest impression after two days of racing in Madison. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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2012-2013 College Swimming Previews: Minnesota Women Turn to a Young Sprint Group in 2013; Still Rely on Spencer

Minnesota’s Erin Caflisch is the best young sprinter the program has had in years. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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