Mary DeScenza

The Most Dominant Long Course World Records Heading Into The Paris Olympics

Kristof Milak’s 200 fly marker of 1:50.34 is more than one second faster than the #2 swimmer in history, Michael Phelps.

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Former WR Holder Mary Descenza Mohler Headlines Georgia Aquatic Hall of Fame Class

Mary Descenza Mohler (pictured right) broke the 200 fly world record (2:04.14) at the 2009 World Championships in Rome, Italy.

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With Phelps’ 4IM Record Done and Dusted, What’s the New Oldest Record?

With Leon Marchand handily dismissing Michael Phelps’ 400 IM World Record, we dive into the books to see what the new oldest record remaining is.

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Regan Smith Further Distances Herself With The Fastest 200 Fly/200 Back Combo

Smith is nearly three seconds quicker than the next-fastest woman, Katinka Hosszu, in terms of 200 fly + 200 back add-up times.

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McIntosh Moves To #8 All-time With 2:04.70 200 Butterfly World Junior Record

Continuing her Canadian Trials campaign, Summer McIntosh threw down a 2:04.70 to take out her own 2:05.05 world junior record.

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Rhyan White Becomes First Woman To Win 4 Straight 100 Backstroke SEC Titles

Now that she’s won the 2023 title, Rhyan White is a four-time SEC champion in the 100 backstroke, the first to achieve that feat.

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With 5th World Championships Berth, Ledecky and Kalisz Join Exclusive List

Chase Kalisz and Katie Ledecky were selected to compete at their fifth World Championships later this summer, joining 13 Americans on an exclusive list.

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Roadmaps – Mapping the Journey of US Swimming Stars: Women’s 200 Fly

Mary T. Meagher’s 80s NAGs and Mary Descenza’s 2009 American record remain unbroken today. Who’s been close to breaking the marks? Could they ever go down?

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2018 U.S. Nationals Day 1 Finals Preview: Adrian’s Streak on the Line

As the field vies for Pan Pacs relay spots Wednesday night in the 100 free, Nathan Adrian will also battle to keep up his 8-year national title streak alive.

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Ruby Martin Breaks Mary Descenza’s Meet Record in Iowa City

2017 Iowa City Spring Sectionals University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa March 9-12, 2017 Championship Central Live Results Day 2…

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Georgia Ties For Most 800 FR Wins, MacLean & Flickinger Go Top Splits

With their 800 free relay win tonight, Georgia ties the record for most overall 800 free relay wins with Stanford.

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