Hunter Tapp Drops 1:41 200 Back in Prelims on Day 3 at 2021 NC State Invite
NC State’s Hunter Tapp dropped 2.5 seconds to lead the morning prelims of the 200 back with 1:41.87.
2021 NC State Invite Day 1 Prelims: Andrei Minakov Blasts 19.1 50 Free
Stanford freshman Andrei Minakov threw down a 19.1 for the fastest 50 free in the nation so far this season, in prelims on Day 1 at NC State Invite.
Stanford Men, Women Win as Cardinal Olympians Stack Wins in Utah
Stanford freshman Andrei Minakov, the 2019 World silver medalist in the 100 fly, made his Stanford debut on Friday in a dual meet against Utah.
College Swimming Previews: #9 Stanford Women Reload With Olympic-Sized Boost
Looking to bounce back from 9th at NCAAs, the Stanford Cardinal women are re-loading their roster with four Olympians, including fifth-year Brooke Forde.
Katie Ledecky Passes Legendary Kickboard to Stanford Freshman Lillie Nordmann
The kickboard tradition started in 1992 when the original owner of the board, Janet Evans, passed it on to then-freshman Jenny Thompson.
West Fargo Futures Day 4: Maximus Williamson Posts #8 All-Time 13-14 Boys 200IM
Williamson’s previous best had him 9th all-time in the 13-14 200 back rankings, and his new time puts him 8th, jumping over Michael Andrew.
2021 West Fargo Futures Day 3: Aidan Reagan Posts 54.53 100 Fly Personal Best
His personal best coming into the meet was 56.39, marking an improvement of almost 2 seconds.
West Fargo Futures Day 2: 14-Year-Old Maximus Williamson Clocks 4:27 400 IM
The swim makes Williamson the 4th-fastest 13-14 swimmer all-time in the event, sitting not too far off Michael Phelps’ NAG of 4:24.77.
Tyler Kopp Kicks Off West Fargo Futures with 2:01 200 Fly Personal Best
While the best in the world are competing in Tokyo this week, American swimmers at home are competing at Futures meets in 4 separate locations.
2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Can Curzan/Huske Topple Dahlia in the 1FL?
From June 2019 to November 2020, teens Claire Curzan and Torri Huske rocketed to the top of the women’s 100 fly US ranks, threatening veteran Kelsi Dahlia.
2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Flickinger And Friends In The 200 Fly
As one of the US’s most consistent national teamers of late, Hali Flickinger looks to be a lock to represent the US in Tokyo in the 200 fly.
Longhorn Invite Day 3 Prelims: Angel Martinez Swims MEX 200 IM National Record
Mexican Angel Martinez hit 2:00.18 to break his own 200 IM national record of 2:00.58. At the same time, Carson Foster put up a US No. 4 time of 1:59.23.
Foster’s 4:11.56 IM and Casas’ 51.73 FL Highlight Longhorn Invite Day 1 Prelims
During day one prelims, Carson Foster became the No. 8 all-time American in the 400 IM while backstroker Shaine Casas moved to No. 18 all-time in the 100 fly.
Texas Swimmers, Ledecky/Manuel Highlight Longhorn Elite Invite Psych Sheets
Highlighting the 2021 Longhorn Elite Invite this weekend include Olympic hopeful Carson Foster and Olympic champions Simone Manuel and Katie Ledecky.
