Liz Pelton

2015 Pac-12 Women’s Championships: Runge & Franklin impress, Manuel quick at day 2 prelims

Cal’s Missy Franklin jumped out of the 500 free and into the 200 IM, turning in the top time in prelims of the IM event while leading a 1-2-3-4 Cal sweep.

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VIDEO INTERVIEW: Liz Pelton Talks Racing Missy Franklin in 200 Back at USC Dual

Above, Liz Pelton talks after Cal’s dual meet against the USC Trojans in Berkeley.

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Arizona Women Take Majority of Events, But Cal Depth Takes the Win in Televised Dual

Missy Franklin and the Cal Golden Bears used superior depth to outlast the top-heavy Arizona Wildcats in Tucson.

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VIDEO INTERVIEW: American Record Holder Liz Pelton takes us through Wisconsin Dual, Gears up for Georgia Invite

Cal Golden Bear Liz Pelton checked in with SwimSwam after the team’s dual with Wisconsin.

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Mary Pelton Verbally Commits to UCLA Bruins

The 3rd of 4 swimmers from the famous Pelton swimming clan has made her college decision. Mary Pelton announced on Twitter this…

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Liz Pelton’s 1:56 in the 200 Back Highlights Sunday Morning at All-Florida Invite

Liz Pelton swam ahead of Missy Franklin for the top seed in the women’s 200 back.

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Florida Rolls to 9 Wins in 10 Races on Day 1 of All-Florida Invite

The Florida women jumped out to a 101-point lead early after 1 day of the 2014 All-Florida Invite by winning…

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Caeleb Dressel Begins College Career on Friday at All-Florida Invite

The top recruit in the high school class of 2014 Caeleb Dressel began his college career on Friday in prelims at…

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2014-2015 USA Swimming National Team Revealed; Phelps Returns to Roster

After a one year hiatus, Michael Phelps has returned to the 2014-2015 U.S. National Team.

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2014 Pan Pacs Previews – An Upset Could Be Brewing in Women’s Backstrokes

The Cal women will be battling among themselves in the backstroke races for spots in finals, but they’ll have to deal with a bigger threat from the Australians in the evening.

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Cal Trifecta Franklin, Bootsma & Pelton Make It 1-2-3 for Cal In 100 Back

Missy Franklin led the Cal Bears to a 1-2-3 finish in the women’s 100 backstroke with her time of 59.38.

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Big Day 4 from Cal Women, NBAC Men Can’t Close Scoring Gap on SwimMAC

Micah Lawrence tie for the win in the 100 breaststroke on Saturday helped push SwimMAC further into the lead at the 2014 U.S. National Championships

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Photo Vault: Two Great Wins Two Great Celebrations

There were two big wins on day four of the US Nationals. Cody Miller beat defending champion Kevin Cordes in the 100m breaststroke and the Cal girls dominated the podium with a 1-2-3 finish in the 100m backstroke.

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Women’s 200 Meter Freestyle – US Nationals Preview – Missy, Ledecky & Schmitty atop hard-hitting field

Katie Ledecky (pictured), Missy Franklin and Allison Schmitt are prepared to do battle for the national title ahead of a tightly-packed 200 free field.

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Women’s 200 Meter Backstroke – US Nationals Preview – Missy Franklin Will Be Defending Her National Title

Day 2 will be a busy day for Missy Franklin, but that shouldn’t phase the world record holder in this event.

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