Tom Shields

Tom Shields deserves a Rub Down

Tom Shields was so busy on Friday night that he only had time to talk while he was getting a massage after finals.

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Michigan Beats Cal in Both Relays to Win Day; Nolan Adds Second Win of Sophomore Championship

The Michigan men started the session off with a bang in the 200 medley relay: a victory they’d badly need to maintain their 30+ point advantage over Cal on day 2. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Fishback Breaks Down Scenarios; Michigan Looks Comfortable Headed Into Final Day

Kristian Ipsen is two-for-two in diving events so far. Is success on platform enough to pull Stanford back into the top 5? That and more questions answered by Price V. Fishback. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Top 5 moments from night 2 in less than 5 minutes

Garrett McCaffrey runs down the top 5 moments from night number 2 of the Men’s NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Michigan Breaks NCAA Record; Cal Gets American Mark in 200 Medley Relay

Zach Turk traded in his Kenyon purple for Michigan maize this year, and outsplit Vlad Morozov to bring Michigan home to their first-ever NCAA title in the 200 medley: one won with a bang. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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2013 Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 2 Up/Downs

If Michigan ends up winning this meet, then Miguel Ortiz is their MVP. Three swims, three A-Finals. He needs to score big tonight for the Wolverines. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Fishback Brings the Numbers: Michigan Still Projected Favorites, But Gap Closing Mid-Day

Cal’s Tom Shields, if he can repeat his double from last year, could make the margin under 40 points going into the final day. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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FINIS Pick ‘Em Contest: Day 1 Standings Show Good Results

Gratuitous photo of Vlad Morozov’s split in the 200 free relay. NOT a scoreboard malfunction. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Cordes’ American Record Highlights Very Fast Day 2 Prelims Session

Tom Shields did his part for Cal by making the A-Final in both the 100 fly and the 100 back without using up too much energy. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Dave Durden talks about Cal’s ups and downs on day 1

How do the Bears always seem to step up at NCAAs? (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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NCAAs Night 1 Rapid Recap

Garrett McCaffrey and Morgan Priestley recap the highlights from the first night of action at the Men’s NCAA D1 Championships.

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The Year of the Relay Splits Continues: Cordes 49.56, Shields, 43.48

So, I texted my swimmers that someone just went a 49.56 in the 100 breaststroke. Their response: “What? How?” Precisely. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Splits Overshadow Team Battle on Day 1 of 2013 Men’s NCAA Championships

Like a heavyweight champ, Vlad will come out on Thursday night for three rounds of flying action in what could be a historic performance. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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2013 Men’s NCAA Picks: Texas’ Best Relay Looks At a Repeat in 800

Texas’ Clay Youngquist (above) and Kip Darmody, now sophomores, make Texas lethal in this 800 free relay. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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