2017 U.S. Open: Day 1 Finals Live Recap
One of the top swimmers to watch tonight is U.S. Olympian Gunnar Bentz, who is the top seed for the men’s 200 fly final.
Catherine Sanchez Pops 59.5 100 Fly, Mefford Wins 2x in La Mirada
The above photo is from high school, though Sanchez (left) got a great race from Kenisha Liu (right) in the 100 fly tonight.
Michael Lincoln Posts Top-10 Junior Time in 200 Free at La Mirada
Fast times went on the board in several events on Friday, including Florida commit Taylor Ault (above) and Michael Lincoln.
Liam O’Haimhirgin Unloads 49.9 100 Free at La Mirada Sectional
His previous best was a 50.52, and he’s now broken the 50-second mark for the first time.
Pac-12 Past, Present, and Future Featured at La Mirada Sectionals
Rising USC junior Riley Scott, swimming with Marin Pirates, is the top seed in both the 100 breast and the 200 IM.
YMCA National Champ Leah Braswell Verbally Commits to Gators
Distance freestyler Leah Braswell of York YMCA has announced via Instagram her intention to swim for the University of Florida in the fall of 2018.
2017 U.S. Worlds Trials: Day 1 Distance Live Recap
Kevin Litherland blasted a 15:10.93 to lead the afternoon heats of the men’s 1500 free.
Gators Round Out Incoming Women’s Class with Jillian Hatch and Gabrielle Hillis
Coach Troy noted, “In regards to the entire class they bring a lot to the table. These women fill a lot of the weaknesses we had on last year’s squad and combined with the rest of the team put us in a good place.”
Thormeyer Opens Mel Zajac Jr. International Meet with Multiple Golds
Canadian Olympians Markus Thormeyer and Hilary Caldwell put on a show in the 200 back to open the session.
Nate Biondi Drops 23.2 in 50 Meter Free
Just a day after sweeping the sprint titles at the 2017 CIF Southern Section Division 3 Championships, Sierra Canyon’s Nate Biondi was putting up fast times in the long course pool.
Nate Biondi MIA in 50 Free at CIF State Meet
Biondi, who gave his verbal commitment to swim for California next fall, was the top seed for the 50 free at the state meet.
Photo Vault: 2017 CIF-SS Division 2 Championships Part 2
A few more images from Division 2 at 2017 CIF-SS.
Photo Vault: 2017 CIF-SS Division 2 Championships
Crean Lutheran girls crushed the D2 meet record in winning the 200 medley relay.
CIF-SS D2’s Eva Merrell: “I just wanted to see how close I could get to my best in-season times”
SwimSwam caught up with Crean Lutheran junior Eva Merrell, who was part of four CIF-Southern Section D2 records in her first outing as a Saint.
Merrell and Garcia Lead Crean Lutheran Girls to CIF-SS D2 Title
Merrell and Garcia were huge in helping Crean Lutheran take the girls’ D2 title.
