SwimSwam Breakdown: SCM World Records, NCAA History, and Simone Back in Action
This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss 2 new world records, swimming in the NCAA, and Simone Manuel’s return to racing.
Stanford Men Power Kick on Aloha Friday | PRACTICE + PANCAKES
We visited Palo Alto on a Friday morning, where the Stanford men were welcoming in an Aloha Friday. This meant power kick for Dan Schemmel and his squad
WATCH: Simone Manuel Swim First 100 Yard Free in 4+ Years, Leon Marchand 3:41 IM
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Simone Manuel is back in the pool at Arizona State. She swam a 48.40 in the 100 yard free on Saturday.
UVA Coach Todd DeSorbo Tracks Swim Data Netting Dramatic Results
“Matt (King) was like a 22.6 PB in the 50m free,” Coach Todd DeSorbo said, “ and he won U.S. Nationals with a 21.8, a big drop.”
Anthony Nesty on Virginia-Florida Dual: “We Welcome the Challenge”
Florida secured their win on the men’s side by dominating the 400 FR-R, as McDuff (43.9), Liendo (42.3), Friese (43.0), and Mestre (43.0) combined for 2:52.24
Todd DeSorbo on UVA Against Florida: “They continue to exceed expectations”
Virginia women capped the day with a 3:11.34 400 Free relay, shattering the UVA pool record and dominating the rest of the field
WATCH: Virginia Women’s Swimming Unveils 2022 NCAA Championship Banner
On Saturday, Florida and Virginia faced off in a dual meet, where the Florida men and Virginia women took victory after raising their championship banner
WATCH: Walsh, Douglass, King, Liendo, And More Race At UVA-UF Dual Meet
Watch the race videos from Saturday’s dual meet matchup between Virginia and Florida courtesy of SwimSwam’s YouTube channel here.
WATCH: Ruta Meilutyte Shatters SCM 50 BR European Record with 28.60, .04 off WR
Continuing her comeback to the sport, Ruta Meilutyte smashed the SCM 50 breast European record with a 28.60 to win at the Berlin leg of the FINA World Cup.
Josh Liendo Working on Florida “No Breath Last-25” in 100y Fly
Josh Liendo, the Worlds bronze medalist in the event, went 47.05 to finish second. This was second-ever 100 fly yards race
Gretchen Walsh Explains How Weightroom Gains Lead to Speed in the Pool
In the Saturday dual against Florida, Walsh registered 21.91 in the 50 fly (relay, fastest split in history), 50.5 in the 100 fly, and 21.40 in the 50 free
Race Video of Tomoru Honda’s 1:46.85 200 Fly World Record
Watch how 20-year-old Olympic silver medalist Tomoru Honda ripped a new SCM 200 butterfly World Record competing in his native Japan.
Why Has the Swims 3.0 Rollout Been Hard, and What is USA Swimming Doing About It?
Patrick Murphy has led USA Swimming’s effort to modernize its information technology systems. The rollout hasn’t been without its challenges, though.
#2 in Class of 2023 Rex Maurer Goes In Depth on Decision to Swim for Stanford
Listen to what Rex has to say about his recruiting process, swimming in the last few years, and why we will now see him on the Farm in just one year’s time.
Stephanie Morawski on Supporting Harvard Women Through Foundation of Joy
It may seem obvious, but the Harvard team is full of high achievers. Keeping a group of type-A athletes in a good mental state is a big priority for Morawski
