Top 5 Drops, Top Scorers, Club Scores & More From 2017 U.S. Nationals
SwimSwam’s resident statistician Barry Revzin went all-out for the last day of U.S. Nationals, compiling not only our nightly “top 5 time drops” but also a host of data including individual and team scoring in an NCAA format and top multi-event time drops.
Top 5 Biggest Time Drops From Seed On Day 4 Of U.S. Nationals
The 100-meter races were host to tonight’s biggest time drops, with all five of our biggest drops coming from the 100 back and 100 breast. Isabel Ivey had the day’s biggest drop, moving from 1:03 to 1:01 in the 100 back. Bethany Galat (pictured) had the biggest drop among top-16 seeds.
2017 U.S. Worlds Trials: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap
Olympic silver medalist Kathleen Baker will compete in her signature 100 back today.
Stubblefield, Conger Scratch 100 Free On Day 1 At U.S. Nationals
Jack Conger has scratched out of the 100 free on day 1 of U.S. Nationals.
2017 U.S. Trials Preview: Three Guys, Two Spots In Men’s 400 Free
Clark Smith will be in a close battle for a spot on the World Championship team in the men’s 400 free.
#8, Connecticut Record-holder Kieran Smith, Gives Verbal to Florida Gators
Kieran Smith of Ridgefield High School and Ridgefield Aquatic Club has verbally committed to the University of Florida’s class of 2022.
2017 U.S. World Trials Preview: Speed vs Endurance In Men’s 800
Clark Smith is primed for an international breakout this summer, and the 800 free could prove to be the perfect event for him.
Top 20 NCAA Swimming Recruits In The Boys High School Class of 2018
It’s that time of year again where we at SwimSwam rank out the top 20 high school swimming prospects in the upcoming NCAA recruiting class. This is arguably the best breaststroke class we’ve ever ranked, headed by Junior World Champs silver medalist Reece Whitley.
2017 NCSA Junior Nationals: Day 3 Finals Live Recap
2017 NCSA JUNIOR NATIONALS Tuesday, March 14 – Saturday, March 18, 2017 Tuesday Timed Finals 4:00 PM Eastern Wed-Sat Prelims…
Tuggle NAG, Pomajevich 50 Fly 21.52 Swim-Off Highlight NCSA Prelims
Sam Pomajevich torched a 21.52 to make it into the 50 fly A final.
Claire Tuggle Sinks 50.43 100 FR; Only Franklin’s Been Faster in 11-12
The above photo is of Tuggle when she broke the 200y and 500y free NAG record in the 9-10 age group back in 2015.
16 y/o Eli Fouts Posts 53.96 100 Breast at NCSA Prelims, Beats Whitley
2017 NCSA JUNIOR NATIONALS Tuesday, March 14 – Saturday, March 18, 2017 Tuesday Timed Finals 4:00 PM Eastern Wed-Sat Prelims…
Alex Walsh Crushes 100 Back State Record on Day 2 of Tennessee States
In the 100 back final, Walsh rocketed to a 52.80 to set a new State Record and win gold by 3 full seconds.
Alex Walsh, Trey Freeman Break State Records on Day 1 of 2017 TN States
In the 200 free, Walsh blasted a 26.40 on the final 50 to swim past Hardin Valley’s Erica Laning (1:46.26), touching the wall for gold in 1:45.24.
The Other Shoe Drops: Isaac Davis Verbally Commits to Florida for 2018
High school junior Isaac Davis of Bolles School Sharks has added his name to the list of early verbal commits to the University of Florida class of 2022, joining his brother, Will, who also announced his commitment.
