What Set HER Apart? | RACE ANALYSIS | Maggie MacNeil 50 Free NCAA Record

2023 NCAA WOMEN’S SWIMMING AND DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Maggie MacNeil won the women’s 50 free in a new NCAA record of 20.79, but it wasn’t a runaway victory. The old NCAA record holder, Gretchen Walsh, was right behind her at 20.85 and there was ONE THING that made a HUGE difference in the race.

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Awsi Dooger
1 year ago

Not complicated. It was evident at the blocks. She’s physically stronger and more wiry explosive than Gretchen.

I like Gretchen but after this meet she’s got to evaluate her competition and partially set aside college social scene if she wants to be a factor in Paris. Sjostrom has an entire Instagram section devoted to her gym work:

https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17943486070101922/?hl=en

Walter
Reply to  Awsi Dooger
1 year ago

You are part of her college social scene to know what she’s up to?

Stephen Strange
Reply to  Walter
1 year ago

They wanted to hang out with Gretchen so bad, but they can’t because of restraining order.

swimz14
1 year ago

Thinking she’ll stay at lsu with bishop in the run up to 2024?

M L
1 year ago

Walsh was building some serious momentum coming into that turn. Bodes well for her LCM 50…

BPark
1 year ago

Mel you got it she is the greatest underwater kicker of all time. Great coverage. BillPark ChPC just continue to getterdone happy swimming

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