Reece Whitley

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Asked for his reaction to that statistic, Whitley replied: “I think as I get older ... I’m going to need to take – play a key role in kind of integrating swimming into inner city communities a lot more.”

Men’s Recruiting Ranks In-Progress Analysis: All Classes Through 2019 NCAAs

It’s a tale of two classes for the men: the current junior class has been pretty lackluster, especially among our top-20 ranked recruits. But the current sophomores, led by #1 recruit Ryan Hoffer of Cal, have been outstanding through two years.

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Cal, Stanford Earn Pac-12 Men’s Swimming, Diving Awards

After winning the 2019 NCAA Championships, California swept the Pac-12 swimming postseason honors. In diving, Stanford claimed all three postseason awards.

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2019 Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

The highlight might be the 200 breast, where 200 IM/200 free champ Andrew Seliskar goes up against 100 breast champ (and defending 200 breast champ) Ian Finnerty of Indiana.

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Cal Men Officially Clinch NCAA Team Title After Seliskar 200 BR Win

The California men have mathematically clinched the 2019 NCAA team title after the 200 breaststroke.

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2019 Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap

The big showdown of the day is probably Andrew Seliskar vs. Ian Finnerty in the 200 breast. Seliskar is 2-for-2 in wins and the favorite for Swimmer of the Meet, but needs to avenge a loss to Finnerty last year to remain perfect in his individuals this week.

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2019 Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 3 Finals Photo Vault

SwimSwam’s Jack Spitser was on deck to capture all of the Friday night emotion.

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2019 Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 3 Pick’em Update

2019 MEN’S NCAA SWIMMING & DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS Wednesday, March 27 – Saturday, March 30 Lee & Joe Jamail Texas Swimming…

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2019 Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 2 Finals Photo Vault

SwimSwam’s Jack Spitser was on deck to capture all of the Thursday night intensity.

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Indiana Posts 2nd-Fastest 400 Medley Relay Ever, Crack 3:00 Barrier

Ian Finnerty clocked one of the fastest breaststroke splits in history to help the Indiana Hoosiers get under the 3:00 mark in tonight’s 400 medley relay

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2019 Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 2 Prelims Photo Vault

SwimSwam’s Jack Spitser was on deck to capture all of the Thursday morning action.

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2019 Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 2 Relay Speculation

NC State, Texas and Cal have almost endless options for 400 medley relay lineups tonight. We try to puzzle out the options between sessions.

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2019 M NCAA Previews: Seliskar V. Finnerty Round Two in 200 Breast

In their last collegiate races, senior studs Andrew Seliskar and Ian Finnerty will duke it out for the second time in the 200 breast.

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2019 M NCAA Previews: Four Freshmen Gunning for 100 BR Runner-Up

Ian Finnerty already broke the 50-second barrier in the 100 breast, and is the clear favorite, but Carsten Vissering will face four freshman in the battle for second place.

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2019 M. NCAA Previews: 200 Medley Relay a Toss-Up

Ryan Hoffer and the Cal Bears will be in the mix in a tight 200 medley relay field

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2019 M. NCAA Previews: Apple-Infused Indiana Looks to Repeat in 400MR

Indiana looks just as strong as last year in this event, and they will be gunning for their 2nd-straight win.

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