Marcelo Chierighini

Get ready for a nailbiter: Final projected scores show a 4-point Texas victory

Texas has hugely outperformed their seeds this week, and our projected scores show them winning, though the 4-point margin means this one should come right down to the wire.

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2014 Men’s NCAAs: Murray, Murphy, Cieslak priming team battle at day 3 prelims

Texas’s John Murray, Cal’s Ryan Murphy and Florida’s Marcin Cieslak (pictured above) all hold top-2 seeds as their teams battle for the overall NCAA title on the meet’s final day.

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2014 Men’s NCAA Championships: Florida leads three events after day 1 prelims

It’s been a good morning to be a Gator, as Florida holds top seeds in three of the five day 1 swimming events, including an ultra-fast 200 IM with Marcin Cieslak (above) sitting on top.

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2014 M. NCAA Picks: Auburn aims to repeat in 200 free relay behind senior Chierighini

Auburn looks to defend its top seed and its reputation as a sprinter’s destination school in the 200 free relay, which kicks off men’s NCAAs tomorrow.

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The 36 Most Valuable Swimmers at Men’s NCAAs: Part III

Jack Conger is a man of many talents. What will he do for the Longhorns this weekend?

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2014 Men’s NCAA Championships: Final Pre-Meet Top-26* Power Rankings

In absence of a clear favorite, we’re sticking with our guns and going Tyler Messerschmidt and the Cal Golden Bears for the win, but we’re much more confident in our lack of confidence than we were during the women’s meet.

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2014 M. NCAA Picks: New faces looking to crash the splash-and-dash

Auburn’s Marcelo Chierighini is the top returner in the 50 free, but he’ll have to fight off a host of new names and faces for the 2014 title.

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Arizona’s Brad Tandy Will Be Eligible for Pac-12 Championships

Update: Arizona has confirmed that Tandy will have two years of eligibility: this season and next. The biggest news, perhaps,…

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Singapore Set To Host Many Of The World’s Top Swimmers

On September 6th many of the world’s best swimmers will converge on Singapore for the Singapore Swim Stars challenge…

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2014 SEC Championships: Florida, Georgia repeat, Chierighini puts up a pair of 41s

Auburn’s Marcelo Chierighini (above) went 41.9 to win the 100 free, then 41.4 leading off the 400 free relay. Meanwhile the Georgia women and Florida men successfully defended their 2013 team titles.

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Larson Again Closing in on NCAA Record at SEC’s Day 5; 200 Breaststroke Now On Notice

Florida’s Brad deBorde, beard and all, has looked unstoppable at this week’s SEC Championships. He and Auburn’s Marcelo Chierigihini will have two more matchups on Saturday.

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Texas Sweeps Auburn in Austin; Youngquist and Cox Lead Longhorns

Texas’ Clay Youngquist was an impressive in the 200 free as Texas swept Auburn on Thursday.

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2013 Swammy Awards: Latin American Male Swimmer of the Year

Cesar Cielo, winner of two individual golds this past summer, is the 2013 Latin American Male Swimmer of the Year

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Margalis, Bechtel, Chierighini, and Rousseau Win SEC Swimmer of the Week Honors

Auburn’s Marcelo Chierighini was one of four swimmers to win the SEC’s Swimmer of the Week Award for impressive invite performances.

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Auburn Fall Invitational: Georgia and Auburn Split Invite Titles In Night 3

The Georgia women looked very good in the final night in Auburn, to seal the invitational win for the Bulldogs. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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