SSPC: Baylor Nelson Breaks Down Super-Competitive North Carolina Swim Scene
Nelson has had some phenomenal swims recently, most notably his epic battles with fellow North Carolina-native Sam Hoover in the 400 IM and 200 IM.
50 More Men, 23 Women Have Qualified for Olympic Trials Post-Quarantines
Samantha Pearson, the #18 ranked recruit in the high school class of 2020, has hit Olympic Trials cuts in 4 events since the quarantine has lifted.
Will Gallant Announces Transfer to NC State’s Class of 2024
After a year at Indiana, Will Gallant will transfer to NC State to finish his 3 years of eligibility. He is a Trials qualifier in the 400/800/1500 free.
Baylor Nelson and Sam Hoover Battle It Out Again in 200 IM at Cary
Both boys hit lifetime bests, as Nelson entered the meet with a best of 1:47.17, and Hoover 1:47.00.
Grace Rainey Drops 2:10.25 200 Breast at NC 18 & Under Winter Champs
The swim elevates Rainey to 15th in the all-time 15-16 rankings in the event.
Sam Hoover Beats Baylor Nelson in Titanic 400 IM Battle in Cary, North Carolina
Sam Hoover was down by more than 3 seconds at the halfway point of the meet behind Baylor Nelson, but fought back to grab the win.
2020 U.S. Open – Combined Results Friday AM
U.S. Open record-holder Ryan Lochte finished 3rd in the combined results of the men’s 200 IM on Friday morning.
2020 U.S. Open – Greensboro: Friday AM Live Recap
Today’s sessions will feature 2017 World Champion Chase Kalisz in the 200 IM, along with Harvard star Dean Farris making an appearance in the 50 free.
Early Signing Day 2020: Over 830 Verbal Commitments from the Class of 2021
Aiden Hayes, the top-ranked boy from the high school class of 2021, will be able to sign a National Letter of Intent to swim at NC State beginning tomorrow.
SwimSwam Podcast: Sam Hoover Shares the Legend Behind NC State’s Class of 2025
Hoover explained the recruiting trip to NC State that included himself, David Curtiss, Aidan Hayes, and Garrett Boone, all of whom ended up committing
UNC ’25 Commit Jay Baker Goes Personal Best 49.0 100 Back at NCAC Time Trial
NC State ’25 commit Sam Hoover won the 100 free and clocked a lifetime best in the 100 back, while pro Justin Wright neared his best in the 100 free.
Pros Michael Chadwick and Justin Wright Race for First Time with NCAC
NCAC is hosting a meet this weekend in SCM, as Chadwick and Wright each sprinted the 50 free and 100 fly today.
Top 20 NCAA Swimming Recruits In the Boys High School Class of 2021
It’s an incredibly fast-rising class of junior boys – and we have a neck-and-neck competition for the #1 overall swimming recruit in the class.
Sam Hoover Crushes NC State Record with 43.1 100 Free at NCHSAA 3A States
Hoover, who came into the meet with a best of 44.43, took almost 1.5 seconds off his best to break the State Record set by Tim Connery at the 1A-2A state meet
Curzan, Forst, Connery, Zettel Highlight NC High School State Psych Sheets
Junior stars are spread across North Carolina’s three classes of high school swimming, including standout Claire Curzan, on a NAG record hunt this week.
