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2022 Women’s B1G Championships: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

After completing a four-peat last night in the 50 free, Michigan senior Maggie MacNeil is a near-lock to do so once again on Friday in the 100 fly.

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Nicolas Albiero & Evgenii Somov Could Become ACC’s First 5-Time Champions

Louisville 5th year super-seniors Nick Albiero (above) and Evgenii Somov have a shot at winning their 5th-straight ACC event titles on Friday.

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2022 Women’s B1G Championships: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

Tonight’s action will feature the 500 free, 200 IM, 50 free, 1-meter diving, and the 400 medley relay.

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2022 Women’s B1G Championships: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

Ohio State fifth-year Kristen Romano aims to make it back-to-back titles in the 200 IM on the first full day of action at the Women’s Big Ten Championships.

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2022 Women’s B1G Fan Guide: Will MacNeil Propel Michigan To The Top Again?

Led by senior Maggie MacNeil and a strong freshman contingent, the Wolverines look to reclaim the Big Ten title after three straight runner-up finishes.

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2021-22 NCAA Women’s Power Rankings: February Edition

Led by the formidable duo of Alex Walsh and Kate Douglass, the UVA women continue to top our NCAA power rankings heading into the conference championships.

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14-Year-Old Joshua Hedberg Qualifies for 2022 World Champs in Men’s Platform

14-year old Joshua Hedberg is Team USA’s newest diving sensation, qualifying for next year’s World Championships at just 14 years old.

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Bacon, Downs Dominate Springboard At 2021 USA Diving Winter Nationals

Four-Time NCAA Champion Sarah Bacon (Minnesota) earned her ticket to the 2022 World Championships after earning victory in the Women’s 1-Meter Finals.

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McHugh, MacNeil & Bacon Named Big Ten Swimmers of the Week

Max McHugh was named the Big Ten Men’s Swimmer of the Week, while Maggie MacNeil and Phoebe Bacon are co-winners of the women’s award.

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Purdue’s Acin, Michigan’s Ackerman Claim Big Ten Swimmer of the Week Honors

Kathryn Ackerman won four individual events over the weekend to help the Wolverines defeat Purdue, Missiouri and Grand Valley.

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Minnesota Women Top Iowa Iowa to Open 2021-22 Season

The Minnesota Golden Gophers opened their 2021-22 campaign in Iowa City over the weekend with a dominant victory over the Iowa Hawkeyes.

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Olympic Gold Medalist Bowe Becker Joins Minnesota Staff As Volunteer Assistant

Becker, an eight-time All-American with the Gophers, will continue to train at the university through 2024.

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Kelley, Bacon Added As 2021-22 Minnesota Team Captains

The duo will be joining the Gophers’ current captain group of Tom Donker and Max McHugh (men) and Olivia Bloomer, Emma Linscott and Kelli McCarthy (women).

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Big Ten Highlights 107th Big Ten Medal of Honor Class

The Medal of Honor was established in 1915 and was the first award to demonstrate support for the educational emphasis placed on athletics.

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NCAA Diver of the Year Sarah Bacon Will Use 5th Year of Eligibility for Gophers

4-time NCAA Champion diver Sarah Bacon will use her bonus 5th year of eligibility after a change-of-heart from her post-NCAA Championship decision.

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