Ruard Van Renen

14 Swimmers and 10 Divers from Division I Mid-Majors Qualify for 2023 Men’s NCAAs

Meet the athletes from mid-major teams headed to men’s NCAAs, including Raunak Khosla (pictured), a 2022 HM All-American in the 200 fly, 200 IM, and 400 IM.

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Miami Redhawks Win Third-Consecutive Men’s MAC Title: 2023 Men’s MAC Champs Day 4 Recap

The 2023 Men’s MAC Swimming and Diving Championships have now concluded, seeing the Miami (OH) Redhawks win their third-straight conference title.

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2023 Men’s MACs Day 3: SIU Breaks MAC Record in 400 MR, Van Renen Posts 45.0 100 Back

On the third day of the meet, Southern Illinois cracked the MAC Record in the 400 medley relay, closing out the session with a 3:09.47.

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A Pair of Championship Records Fall, Miami Moves into First Place (MAC Champs Day 2)

At the conclusion of the second day of the 2023 Men’s MAC Championships, two-time defending champions Miami (OH) have moved into first in the team standings. 

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After a Southern Illinois DQ, Ball State Leads 2023 Men’s MAC Champs Through First Day

Following the first day of the 2023 Men’s MAC Swimming & Diving Championships, Ball State leads the standings.

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Southern Illinois Freshman Ruard van Renen Pops 44.89 100 Yard Back in MAC Time Trial

A Southern Illinois freshman has stamped his ticket to the NCAA Championships, the team’s first qualifier for nationals since 2005.

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2023 Men’s MAC Championship Fan Guide: Miami Hunting Third-Straight Title

Miami won their second-straight men’s MAC title last year, beating runner-up Southern Illinois by nearly 100 points.

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Jack Dahlgren Pops Off 1:40.66 200 Back in Mizzou Dual Meet with Southern Illinois

Mizzou hosted Southern Illinois for a men’s and women’s dual meet today in Columbia, beating the Salukis handily in both the men’s and women’s meets. 

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Pieter Coetze Sets African Record In 100 Back For the 2nd Time – 49.60

Pieter Coetze became the first African man under 50.0 in the 100 backstroke with a 49.85 in semifinals, and now a 49.60 in finals.

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The Week That Was In College Swimming (Week 6)

Welcome to The Week That Was In College Swimming, where every week we’ll take a look at some of the highlights from around the NCAA.

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Riccardo Di Domenico Breaks Evansville’s Oldest School Record at A3 Invitational

Riccardo Di Domenico lead off University of Evansville’s 400 free relay in 44.77, breaking the program’s oldest record, which had stood for almost 24 years.

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School Records Continue To Fall On Day 2 of the A3 Performance Invite

Swimmers from SIU, University of Evansville, and Eastern Illinois continued to rewrite their school record books on day 2 of the A3 Performance Invite.

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SIU Rips 1:17.98 200 Free Relay on Day 1 of A3 Invitational, 3rd Fastest in NCAA

At the A3 Invite, Donat Csuvarszki blasted an 18.95 anchor on SIU’s 200 free relay, which clocked 1:17.98 for the third-fastest time in the NCAA this season.

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Van Niekerk Lowers Own South African Short Course 50 Breast Record

While competing on day 3 of the South African Short Course Championships, Lara van Niekerk registered a new national record in the women’s 50m breaststroke.

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