Will Licon

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Will Licon Wins With 2nd Fastest 200 IM in History, Breaks Pool Record

Full Name:	Will Licon
Born:	August 25th, 1994
	El Paso, Texas
Nationality:	United States
Status:	Active

Will Licon Will Licon is a breaststroke and IM specialist at the University of Texas. Licon was born Aug. 25, 1994 in the city of El Paso, Texas where he attended Vista Ridge High School. As a high school student Licon decided to not compete in the high school season, which allowed him to focus on long course swimming and the 2012 Olympic Trials. Standing 6'4", Licon is a Big 12 Champion, NCAA DI All-American and former USA Swimming Junior National Team Member. University of Texas 2013-2014 In his freshman season Licon was a standout in his recruiting class. At the NCAA Championships he placed fifth in the 400 IM in school record-setting fashion. In addition he finished 12th in the 200 breaststroke as well as 14th in the 200 IM. Prior to the NCAA Championships Licon was the Big 12 champion the 400 IM and the 200 breaststroke. In his third event he placed fourth in the 200 IM. 2014-2015 As a sophomore Licon qualified for the NCAA Championships two years in a row for the Longhorns. In his first event, the 200-yard IM, Licon qualified 1st out of the preliminary heats. Up against Stanford's David Nolan, who broke the American Record just weeks before, Licon had to take advantage …

Will Licon Wins With 2nd Fastest 200 IM in History, Breaks Pool Record

Licon, a junior, reeled in California’s Josh Prenot and Ryan Murphy to claim the NCAA title, breaking Ryan Lochte’s pool record.

2016 Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 2 Prelims Photo Vault

Tim Binning, SwimSwam’s chief photographer for Men’s NCAAs, got us one heck of haul for this morning’s photo vault. Check out the images for some insight into team warm-ups, mid-stroke shots, and team cheering.

2016 Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

After an insane showing last night by the three fastest 800 free relays in history, the Texas Longhorns are primed for their first full day of competition with a new NCAA and U.S. Open Record under their belts.

Men’s Pick ‘Em Contest Stats: Voters At The Extremes In 2016

Cal’s Ryan Murphy has gained an astounding 99.3% of winner picks in the 100 backstroke in a men’s Pick ‘Em Contest that has tended toward the extremes in terms of voting consistency.

2016 Men’s NCAA Championships: Final Team Predictions

Ryan Murphy and the Cal Bears always bring their A-game to NCAA’s. Will it be enough to upset Texas?

All The Links You Need For the 2016 Men’s Division I NCAA Championships

Live results, live streams, breaking news and a rundown of our event-by-event winners picks and full previews: We’ve got all the links you need here.

2016 M. NCAA Picks: New Names Top 200 IM Psych Sheet, Returners Lurk

Georgia sophomore Gunnar Bentz will be looking to move up from last year’s 8th-place finish in the 200 IM at NCAA’s, but he’ll likely have to spar against a star-studded cast of fellow returners: Will Licon, Josh Prenot, Ryan Murphy, and Dylan Bosch

2016 M. NCAA Picks: Licon, Seliskar, Prenot Showdown Looms in 400 IM

This season, Licon will return to the event without Kalisz, who is redshirting for the Olympic year. He will, however, have to face Cal’s Josh Prenot and Andrew Seliskar. This could turn out to be one of the best races of the meet.

2016 M. NCAA Picks: Licon, Prenot Set To Duel In 200 Breast

Will Licon of Texas comes in as the favorite as he looks to repeat as NCAA champion in the 200 breaststroke.

2016 Big 12 Championships Day 4 Finals Live Recap

University of Texas women and men are poised to sweep their respective Big 12 championship titles on the final day of competition in Austin.

2016 Big 12 Championships Day 3 Finals Live Recap

Iowa State sits in 2nd place in the women’s meet, just 3 points ahead of Kansas heading into Day 3 finals of the Big 12 Championships.

2016 Big 12 Championships Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

Day 3 prelims for the Big 12 Championships will feature the 400 IM, 100 fly, 200 free, 100 breast, 100 back, and 3 meter diving events.

2016 Big 12 Championships: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

The men’s 500 free saw another Texas freshmen 1-2. Townley Haas dropped 7 seconds from his prelims time to win the event in 4:12.63. That was a new lifetime best for Haas.

Longhorn’s Depth Showcased at Big 12 Day Two Prelim

At the second day prelim of the Big 12, a strong freshman class is bringing exciting contributions to an already powerful roster for the Texas Longhorn men and women.

Big 12 Men’s And Women’s Championships Day 1 Finals Live Recap

Tonight, the Big 12 Championships kick off in Austin, Texas. Follow along for a live recap of tonight’s events: the women’s and men’s 200 medley relays, men’s one meter diving, and the women’s and men’s 800 free relays.