Cal Explosion Throwing Doubt On Once-Certain NCAA Title
This is a very longwinded way of saying what swimming fans (and sports fans in general) already know: nothing is certain. It’s the unpredictability of sports that keeps us continually on the edge of our seats. NCAA titles are never decided until March. And that fact could make the next three months an incredibly exciting roller coaster ride that none of us will want to sleep on.
Gutierrez, Josa Make Season Debut as Cal Takes Down Arizona
Cal’s Long Gutierrez was back in action today in the Golden Bears’ first meet of 2017. Transfer Matt Josa also made his season debut, swimming in his first NCAA meet with Cal.
2016 Georgia Invite: Weitzeil Leads Nation with 47.2 100 Free in Day 3 Prelims
Cal freshman Abbey Weitzeil blasted a 47.22 to top 100 free prelims on the way to an NCAA ‘A’ cut and the fastest time in the NCAA this year.
How Much Impact Did LCM Conversions Have On NCAA Invites? Almost None
With the coming Olympic season, the NCAA added long course meter conversions into its NCAA invite process for 2016 – but the result had very little impact on the NCAA psych sheets in either gender.
Seniors Lead California Sweep of Arizona State
Seniors Josh Prenot and Kelly Naze both won two events in the final home meet of their college careers, as California won all 28 swimming events against the Arizona State Sun Devils this afternoon.
California Men and Women Defeat Arizona at Home
California junior Ryan Murphy led the Bears with some very impressive in-season times, as California’s men’s and women’s teams defeated visiting Arizona at home.
Osman Sets African Record in 50 Fly
Farina Osman, shown here at the 2015 LA Invite, set a new African Record in the semi-finals of the women’s 50 fly today.
2015 Spanish Summer Nationals End With Multiple New Meet Records
Today marked the final day of the 2015 Spanish National Championships in Barcelona and there was no shortage of record marks…
Mireia Belmonte at Top of Spanish ADO Scholarship Dollars Allotment
According to figures released by Spanish site Nataccion.com, swimming superstar, Mireia Belmonte is one of eleven Spanish swimmers who have…
Spain to Send 14 Athletes to Kazan
Spain will be sending 14 athletes, seven male and seven female, to compete at the World Championships in Kazan this summer…
Cal’s Garcia, Stanford’s Anderson Among First Day Scratches at 2015 NCAA Women’s Championships
Cal breaststroker Marina Garcia has dropped out of the 500 free, which will allow her to focus on the 400 medley relay.
MEET NOTES: Utah Swimming and Diving to battle Cal on Friday
The Utah women’s swimming and diving team will host No. 4 Cal this Friday, Nov. 14 at Ute Natatorium in Salt Lake City. The meet is scheduled to get underway at 2 p.m.
Hamilton wins duel with Murphy to become Cal ‘King of the Pool’, Li remains undefeated in women’s meet
Will Hamilton had a huge season-opening day at the Cal Poly “King and Queen of the Pool” event, winning a tight battle with defending “King of the Pool” Ryan Murphy for the 2014 title.
Adrian Warms Up With 22.1 in 50 Free on Day 1 at Mare Nostrum – Canet
Nathan Adrian (above) and teammate Anthony Ervin are the two top seeds in the men’s 50 free.
