Liam Bell

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2024 Men’s NCAA Champs: Day 4 Finals Preview

Full Name:	Liam Bell
Nationality:	USA
Status:	Active

Junior Swimming Bell first became known when he helped Dynamo Swim Club break a 16-hour-old 13-14 400 medley relay NAG record with a time of 4:02.59 at the 2015 Georgia LC Age Group State Championships. Bell split a 1:05.51 on the breast leg. Bell really had his breakout at the end of the 2015 LC season. At the West Lafayette Futures Championships, he became just the 3rd 14-and-under American to dip under 1:04 in the 100 breast, winning in a 1:03.84, the exact same time he dropped in prelims, to rank #3 all-time behind Reese Whitley and Michael Andrew. He lowered his mark further to a 1:03.57 at 2015 Summer Nationals, frog-hopping Andrew in the all-time rankings and dipping under the Olympic Trials cut. While he was initially not as strong of a SCY swimmer, Bell, just a freshman, dropped a 55.76 100 breast and a 1:50.53 200 IM at the 2016 Georgia 1-5A state championships, both PBs and good for 2nd. Bell, 15, set another 100 breast PB with a 1:03.46 at the Speedo Champions Series in Nashville in March 2016. At Olympic Trials, Bell was off his form, clicking a 1:04.32 for 106th. Bell returned to form in the spring of 2017, where …

2024 Men’s NCAA Champs: Day 4 Finals Preview

The closing finals session in Indy will feature the last 1650 free heat, 200 fly, 100 free, 200 breast, 200 fly, and conclude with the 400 free relay heats.

2024 Men’s Division I NCAA Championships: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap

This morning’s prelims session will feature heats of the 200 back, 100 free, 200 breast, and 200 fly.

Liam Bell Swam ‘Once or Twice a Week’ in Summer 2023, but Lifted a LOT

Last summer, Bell took off swimming almost completely, swimming only once or twice a week and not really having a competition goal in mind at all.

2024 NCAA Men’s Championships: Day 3 Relay Analysis – Leon’s 48.73 BR Leads Top Medley Splits

Alongside Leon Marchand of ASU’s fastest 100 BR split ever at 48.73, Florida’s Josh Liendo *unofficially* swam the fastest 100 fly split at 42.56.

2024 Men’s NCAA Championships: Night 3 EPIC Photo Vault

Night 3 of the Men’s 2024 NCAA Swimming Championships in Indianapolis had some incredible energy, here are the top photos.

2024 M. NCAAs: Watch Liam Bell Break the 100 Breast NCAA Record (Day 3 Race Videos)

Catch up on the action from Day 3 of 2024 M. NCAAs and all the broken records, including Liam Bell’s shocker in the 100 breaststroke.

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On day three of the 2024 Men’s NCAA Championships Pick ‘Em contest, only 2.9% of entrants picked Jack Alexy to place in the top four of the 200 free.

ASU Wins First Relay NCAA Title in Program History, Crushes 400 Medley NCAA Record in 2:57.32

It took until day 3 of the meet, but Arizona State won their first NCAA relay title in program history, putting up a stunning performance in the 400 MR.

2024 Men’s NCAAs: Leon Marchand Swims Fastest 100 Breast Split Ever With 48.73

Leon Marchand became the first swimmer to split under the 49 second mark on a flying start 100 breaststroke as he helped ASU to their first relay win.

2024 Men’s Division I NCAA Championships: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

After a new pool record and a personal best 43.30 in the 100 fly prelims, Josh Liendo’s got the 43 second barrier in his sights during Day 3 finals.

Cal Fifth Year Liam Bell Breaks Finnerty’s NCAA Record with 49.53 100 Breast

Nobody would have thought Ian Finnerty’s NCAA Record of 49.69 was in any danger of being broken this week at the NCAA Championships.

Brian Benzing Finishes 2nd At NCAAs in 100 Breast, Highest Mid-Major Finish Since Dean Farris

Brian Benzing of Towson was already the fastest mid-major 100 breaststroker of all-time and became the first under 51 seconds with his swims today.

What Will Relay Lineups For The Men’s 400 Medley Relay Look Like At 2024 NCAAs?

The men’s 400 medley relay will take place on Friday in Indianapolis, where Arizona State, Florida, and California all have multiple lineup options.

2024 Men’s Division I NCAA Championships: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

Trying to reclaim his NCAA record in the event, Luke Hobson will look defend his title in the 200 free and improve upon his AR of 1:29.13, set Wed. night.

2024 Men’s NCAA Champs: Day 3 Finals Preview

Luke Hobson of Texas cruised to the top time of the morning in the 200 free and will look for the win tonight. See previews for all the events tonight here.