Ultra Swimmer of the Month: Destin Lasco
The smile says it all—It was a long time coming, but Lasco finally took hold of the NCAA, U.S. Open and American Record in the 200 back at the 2024 NCAAs.
Cal’s Destin Lasco Breaks 200 Backstroke NCAA And American Records With 1:35.37
Lasco had a strong third 50 propeling himself from 5th in the field to only 0.01 off of the lead and closed with the fastest 50 to win in an NCAA record.
Will Modglin Of Texas Wins 100 Back ‘B’ Final In 44.20, #2 Fastest Freshman Ever
Will Modglin of Texas swam the 2nd fastest 100 back time for a freshman and set a new Texas school record in the B final.
NC State Reclaims American Record In 200 Medley Relay (1:20.98) To Open Up 2024 NCAAs
The first night of the 2024 Men’s NCAA Championships is off to a fast start, as we saw NC State reclaim the American record in the 200 medley relay.
2024 M. NCAA Previews: Potential Sub-45 To Make Any Final In Men’s 100 Back
It did not even take a sub-45 to make the A final a year ago but with 16 seeds already under that mark, things look to be faster this season.
Baylor Stanton Cracks 15-16 National Age Group Record in 200 Back in Augusta, Georgia
Baylor Stanton has been knocking on the door of National Age Group Records for years, and he broke through in a big way on Saturday evening.
2024 Women’s Division 1 NCAA Championships: Day 1 Relay Analysis
Florida Gators Bella Sims and Isabel Ivey posted the fastest splits enroute to winning the 800 Free Relay and currently sit in 1st in the team standings.
2024 M. NCAA Previews: NCAA Record Holder Kos and 2x NCAA Champ Lasco Clash In 200 Back
Hubert Kos took down Murphy’s 200 back NCAA record at PAC-12s and will now face off against two-time defending champion Destin Lasco for the NCAA title.
Ryan Murphy After 2024 Worlds: “My fandom of the sport intensifies in the Olympic year”
Ryan Murphy once again swept the backstrokes at the 2024 Pro Swim Series stop in Westmont, clocking 53.3 and 1:58.3 in the 100 and 200.
WATCH: Regan Smith Posts 2:03.99 200 Back Swim In Westmont (Day 4 Race Videos)
Watch the available race videos from day four of the 2024 Westmont Pro Swim Series, where Regan Smith recorded another Pro Swim Series record.
Hubert Kos Breaks Ryan Murphy’s 200 Backstroke NCAA Record With 1:35.69
Kos was 0.04 seconds faster than Ryan Murphy’s record from 2016. Kos had a big final 50 to earn him the record.
2024 Pro Swim Series – Westmont: Day 4 Finals Live Recap
Pro Swim Series action in Westmont concludes on Saturday with just three individual events slated for the last session: the 200 IM, 200 back, and 100 free.
2024 Pro Swim Series – Westmont: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap
The final preliminary session of the 2024 Westmont Pro Swim Series will feature the 200 IM, 200 backstroke, and 100 freestyle.
WATCH: Regan Smith’s Impressive 2:04.80 200 FL/57.64 100 BK Double (Day 3 PSS Race Videos)
Watch the available race videos from night three of the 2024 Westmont Pro Swim Series, which featured record-breaking swims from Regan Smith.
2024 Pro Swim Series – Westmont: Day 3 Finals Live Recap
The third finals session in Westmont features the 200 butterfly, 50 freestyle, 100 backstroke, 200 breaststroke, and 400 freestyle on Friday night.