Max McHugh

The Most-Read SwimSwam Articles of 2019

When Kristof Milak broke Michael Phelps’ World Record in 2020, it registered as one of the most popular SwimSwam stories of 2019.

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Max McHugh Leads B1G Men’s Weekly Honors

Wolverines’ Todd, Gophers’ McHugh, Nittany Lions’ Raisanen claim weekly Big Ten men’s awards.

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Max McHugh Describes Recovery Process After Sustaining Gun Wound (Video)

After being caught in a shoot out this summer, Max McHugh has returned to training and competition, putting up some very fast times at the Minnesota Invite

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2019 Minnesota Invitational: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

After punching a nation #1 time of 41.82 this morning in the 100 free, Texas’s Daniel Krueger is the favorite for the win tonight.

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Austin Katz Dips Under 1:40 in 200 Back at Minnesota Invite Day 4 Prelims

His time of 1:39.15 in the 200 back ranks second in the nation this year, behind only Texas A&M’s Shaine Casas (1:38.21).

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2019 Minnesota Invitational: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

Texas Sophomore Drew Kibler put up the fastest prelims time in the 200 free, and will swim for a second event title after winning the 500 free last night.

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Jiang’s 44.9 and McHugh’s 50.7 Headline Minnesota Invite Day 3 Prelims

Swimmers like Alvin Jiang and Max McHugh continue to impress with nation-leading times during day 3 prelims at the 2019 Minnesota Invite.

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2019 Minnesota Invitational: Day One Finals Live Recap

Sidelined after being hit by a stray bullet this summer, Minnesota breaststroker Max McHugh is back. We’ll see him tonight on the 200 medley relay.

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5 Storylines To Watch At the 2019 Minnesota Invite

It’s a rematch of 2019 NCAAs, with #1 Cal taking on #2 Texas. Watch for some brutal battles through the 50, 100, and 200 freestyles.

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NCAA Division I Top Times Heading Into First Round of 2019 Invites

With a flurry of mid-season invites coming up this week, here’s a quick snapshot of the top times in NCAA Division I so far this season.

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2019-2020 NCAA Men’s Swimming & Diving Power Rankings: November Edition

Our #1-ranking votes are no longer unanimous after a fast fall season for several top programs. The uncertainty after the top two also continues.

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Max McHugh Named Big Ten Male Swimmer of the Week

McHugh was named men’s Swimmer of the Week, while his Gopher teammate Gavin Olson was the Freshman of the Week and Purdue’s Greg Duncan was Diver of the Week.

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Wisconsin Overpowers Minnesota in B1G Brawl; McHugh Hits Nation-Leading 100 BR

Max McHugh is back. Meanwhile, Beata Nelson hit a nation-leading 100 back time, and the Wisconsin women won the meet in the final relay.

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2019-2020 NCAA Men’s Power Rankings: First Edition

The top two teams are clear. Everything after that… completely unpredictable. Our five voters take an opening shot at preseason Power Rankings.

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SwimSwam’s 2019-2020 NCAA Division I Men’s Preseason Picks

The NCAA swim season is upon us, and it’s time for a time-honored tradition: SwimSwam’s staff predicting NCAA event champions half a year out.

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