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2019 M. NCAA Previews: Seniors Saturate 200 IM Field
by Eamonn Keenan 0 March 21st, 2019 ACC, Big 12, Big Ten, College, News, Pac-12, Previews & Recaps, SEC 2019 MEN’S NCAA SWIMMING & DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS Wednesday, March 27 – Saturday, March 30 Lee & Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center, Austin, Texas Defending champion: Texas (4x) (2018 results) Psych Sheet Championship Central Live results 200 IM NCAA Record: Caeleb Dressel (2018) – 1:38.13 American Record: Caeleb Dressel (2018) – 1:38.13 U.S. Open Record: Caeleb Dressel (2018) – 1:38.13 Meet...
2019 Big 12 Men's and Women's Championships: Day 3 Finals
Will Townley Haas have another big drop in Friday night's finals in the 200 free?
2019 Big 12 Men's and Women's Championships: Day 3 Prelims
Townley Haas has a chance at taking down Ricky Berens' decade-old meet record in finals of the 200 free tonight.
Erica Sullivan Shines Again With Another Personal Best At KMSC Pro-Am
Over the first two days of the 2018 King Marlin Swim Club Pro-Am, Erica Sullivan made headlines by going personal best times in the 1000 freestyle and the 200 freestyle. She continued her streak Saturday, going a best in the 500 free at 4:37.95; her previous best in the event came over a year ago at the 2017 Winter National Championships. Sullivan, who won the 500 free by more than 14 seconds over second-place finisher Chloe Freeman, is expected to join USC after sitting out the fall semester.
Louise Hansson Matches MacNeil at 2018 Texas Invite Day 3 Prelims
TEXAS HALL OF FAME INVITE Women’s Recap 400 IM Texas’s Evie Pfeifer recorded the top time of the morning, registering a 4:10.31 that’s about a half second off what it took to make a NCAA cut in this event last season. Fellow Longhorns Maxine Wolters (4:15.19) and Nora McCullagh (4:18.78) took the 3rd and 7th seeds. The Arizona women continued to show up strong in the longer events by putting four swimmers into the top eight.
Watch: Will Licon, Margo Geer, and Annie Lazor Exhibition 3 Different Events
Day 1 of the annual Texas/Florida/Indiana tri-meet is in the books, and it was the Longhorn women and Hoosier men who steamrolled their way to decisive leads on the scoreboard. The meet is scored in dual meet format, with each team scored head-to-head with the other two. Indiana leads Texas 114-72 and Florida 119-67 for the men, while the Texas women outscored Indiana 120-66 and the Gators 135-51. The Longhorn men lead Florida 98-88, and the Gator women are up 109-77 over the Hoosiers.
Josh Prenot Keeps a Swim Journal on His Phone (Video)
Andrew Wilson was out like a light, under World Record pace in 1:01.08. On the 3rd 50, American Record holder Josh Prenot made his move, hitting the final turn under his own American Record pace. He fell just slightly off the pace on the final 50, touching just a tenth behind the mark in 2:07.28 for the 2nd fastest American performance ever.
Miller, Dressel, Licon Skip Men's 50 Breast Prelims
Olympians Cody Miller and Caeleb Dressel were no-shows for prelims of the men’s 50 breast along with National Teamer Will Licon. Miller, the 2016 Olympic bronze medalist in the 100 breast, was the second seed into the event, but didn’t appear for his heat. That comes a day after he scratched finals of the 200 breast after taking 8th in prelims. His final (and best) shot at the U.S. Pan Pacs and World Championships teams will come tomorrow in the 100 breast.
Andrew Wilson to Represent D3 at Top International Level
By finishing second in tonight’s 200 breast final behind Josh Prenot, Andrew Wilson is virtually assured of making for the Pan Pacs team (there are some highly unlikely scenarios where he misses the team, but it’s a near certainty he’s in). Wilson competed for D3 powerhouse Emory in college and is perhaps the first D3 swimmer ever to qualify to represent the United States at a top level international meet. We’re not aware of any previous qualifiers.
Josh Prenot Swims World-leading 2:07.28 to Win 200 Breast in Irvine
Josh Prenot of California Aquatics clocked the number 1 time in the world for the 2017-18 season in winning the men’s 200 breast title at the U.S. National Championships on Thursday night with 2:07.28. While the 2018 meet has been very fast, it had yet to produce a world-leading time. Until Thursday night. Prenot, the fastest-ever American in the distance with a National Record of 2:07.17, is the fourth top performer of all time, among all nationalities.
2018 U.S. Nationals Previews: Prenot’s Sights Set on 200 Breast Redemption
After narrowly failing to qualify for the 2017 World Championships team, Olympic silver medalist Josh Prenot looks to return to the top of the U.S. 200 breast field. Prenot, the American Record holder, was less than a tenth shy of making the team as he placed 3rd in this event behind Kevin Cordes and Nic Fink at 2017 nationals. So far this season, Prenot is the 5th fastest man in the nation, sitting one spot ahead of Fink.
Will Licon Wins 200 Breast at Austin Sectionals
After cruising through prelims, and racing effectively alone, Texas post-grad Will Licon won the men’s 200 breaststroke on Friday evening in his home pool with a 2:10.82. Swimming effectively a solo race after the first 100 meters, Licon split 1:07.7 on the back half of the race, which was about four seconds better than anybody else in the field did on the back-half of the race.
Andrew Wilson: “I get the taper blues pretty bad” (Video)
The race of the night was in the men’s 100 breast, as two international roster hopefuls were pitted against each other. Andrew Wilson, the Emory standout who has been training with Longhorn Aquatics, took the win over club teammate and Texas alum Will Licon. Wilson often-times lays it on the line in prelims, leaving him unable to improve at night. That wasn’t the case here, though– he was 1:00.87 in prelims, and came back with an even faster 1:00.45 tonight, splitting 28.20/32.25.
Wilson Tops Licon in 100 Breast, Conger Drops 48.7 100 Free in Austin
The race of the night was in the men’s 100 breast, as two international roster hopefuls were pitted against each other. Andrew Wilson, the Emory standout who has been training with Longhorn Aquatics, took the win over club teammate and Texas alum Will Licon. Wilson often-times lays it on the line in prelims, leaving him unable to improve at night. That wasn’t the case here, though– he was 1:00.87 in prelims, and came back with an even faster 1:00.45 tonight, splitting 28.20/32.25.
Andrew Wilson Swims 1:00 in Breaststroke Prelims at Austin Sectionals
U.S. National Teamer and Texas post-grad Andrew Wilson out-dueled his U.S. National Team and Texas post-grad teammate Will Licon in prelims of the men’s 100 breaststroke on day 1 of the Austin Sectionals (albeit in different heats). Wilson, the better long-course sprinter of the two to date, swam a 1:00.87 to qualify 1st into the final, while Licon was about a second back in 1:01.95.
2018 U.S. Nationals Preview: World Champions Lead Pack in Men’s 200 IM
Check out all of our U.S. Nationals previews here The USA has had a swimmer atop the podium of the 200 IM at every major long course swimming championship since 2002, save the 2014 Pan Pacs, where a U.S. swimmer tied for the fastest time, albeit out of the B-final.
Conger Goes 51.7, 1:56.9 Butterfly At George Block Invite
Jack Conger was one of several Texas Longhorns to shine at the George Block Invite over the weekend, blasting two big butterfly swims along with a 1:48.8 in the 200 free. Full results available on Meet Mobile under “2018 ST AAAA-NS George Block Invitational” or you can view full results on the web here. The Texas alum Conger was 51.76 in winning the 100 fly by almost a full second over current Longhorn John Shebat, who had a solid 52.74, just a few tenths off his lifetime-best.
Andrew Seliskar Looks to Teammates for Inspiration (Video)
Indiana’s Ian Finnerty went out very aggressive, opening up a lead of more than a body length early. But he faded hard in the final 50 as Cal’s Andrew Seliskar closed. But Finnerty still had enough in the tank to get home, winning in 1:50.17 to Seliskar’s 1:50.42. Florida’s Mark Szaranek moved up to 3rd in 1:51.71, with Minnesota’s Conner McHugh rolling into fourth in 1:52.00.
Indiana's Ian Finnerty Rolls to 50.47 100 Breast to Become #3 All-Time
Indiana’s Ian Finnerty had a great swim in this morning’s prelims at the 2018 Men’s NCAA Championships. Finnerty, the Big Ten champion, put up a lifetime best 50.47 in the 100 breast. He was the only man to break 51 this morning and qualified over a second faster than anyone else. Finnerty is the heavy favorite to win tonight’s final.
Michael Andrew Shaves 100 Breast NAG Down To 50.79 In Finals
9 or so hours after setting a new 17-18 National Age Group (NAG) record in prelims, Michael Andrew lowered the record six more one-hundredths with a 50.79 at finals of the TYR Junior National Cup. Andrew, swimming for his Race Pace Club, cut under his 50.85 from prelims to win the final by well over two seconds. The junior event is christening the brand-new pool at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia.
2018 M. NCAA Picks: Dressel Anchors For 1st Relay Title In 200 Medley
The 200 medley relay may be the most difficult event to project on the NCAA schedule. With stroke 50s not traditionally swum throughout the college season, we pretty much have to go off of relay performances throughout the season, relays from last year, and how the swimmers expected to swim have fared as a whole throughout the year. As is the case in four of the five relays at the meet, Texas comes in as the defending champion.
2018 M. NCAA Picks: 200 Breast Wide Open For First Time Since 2012
For the first time in six years, the men’s 200 breaststroke appears to be wide open heading into the NCAA Championships. In 2012, an Arizona freshman by the name of Kevin Cordes finished 3rd in an very tight final won by Louisville’s Carlos Almeida. After that he owned the event for two years, winning in both 2013 and 2014 by over three seconds. Heading into his senior year as the big favorite once again, Texas sophomore Will Licon pulled off a shocking upset to win the title by .05.
"Tiger Elite Racing" (Video)
Reported by Lauren Neidigh. MEN’S 200 BREAST: GOLD: Andrew Wilson, 2:08.95 SILVER: Will Licon, 2:09.47 BRONZE: Josh Prenot, 2:10.43 Andrew Wilson didn’t match his prelims time, but still won handily with a 2:08.95. The Texas postgrads went 1-2 asWill Licon was the only other man to break 2:10. Olympic silver medalist Josh Prenot, a Cal postgrad, came in 3rd. Georgia postgrad Chase Kalisz was just a few tenths shy of his lifetime best, touching 4th in 2:11.06.
Will Licon Gives Commentary on the Evolution of College Swimming
At the Big 12 Championships last night, SwimSwam caught up with longhorn great Will Licon. Licon was excited to finally have feeling and energy in his legs back for once, as the UT pro group will be coming down in training for the Atlanta Pro Swim. We also asked Will about his thoughts on the conference meets that have occurred so far, specifically about the times that have been thrown up.
Can Schooling Answer Dressel?
While a small conference, the Big 12 men’s championship is always an exciting look into what the Texas Longhorns will do at the NCAAs. That may be more important than ever this year, as Texas will have stiffer competition in the team standings at the NCAA this time around. The Longhorns lost some key players, with Jack Conger, Clark Smith, and Will Licon being their biggest losses.
NCAA Preview: Can Texas Keep Up With Cal?
After three straight national championships, multiple returning national champion swimmers, and a margin of victory of almost 200 points last year, one would naturally think that Texas’ Men’s swim team would be the heavy favorites to repeat this year. However, judging by how they’ve actually swum this year, Texas is exceptionally vulnerable. California has not only stepped up as a clear challenger for the #1 spot I’ll argue they should be considered the favorite this year.
2018 Pro Swim Series - Austin: Licon Scratches 100 BR Final on Day 2
The 2018 Pro Swim Series at Austin is in full swing. After competing in day 2 prelims, swimmers are preparing for finals of the 100 back, 200 fly, 100 breast, 100 free, and 200 IM. We’ll also see the fastest heat off the 800 freestyles competing in finals. Read on for a look at the scratches in each of tonight’s events. There were 8 scratches out of A and B finals tonight. Notably, 4th seed Will Licon will not be swimming in tonight’s 100 breast final.
2017 Swammy Awards NCAA Male Swimmer of the Year: Caeleb Dressel
2017 was another historic year for Caeleb Dressel in the NCAA. The 2016-17 season marked his first individual event sweep. Dressel, who was a junior for the Florida Gators at the time of the 2017 NCAA Championships, won both sprint freestyles and the 100 fly. He was narrowly off his American and NCAA Records in the 50 free, and broke those marks in the 100 free and 100 fly. Dressel also posted the fastest 50 free relay split ever, a 17.71, as he anchored the Gators’ 200 free relay in prelims.
Licon Doubles, Conger Hits 19.23 at KMSC Pro-Am Day Three
December 14-17, 2017 LISD Westside Aquatic Center, Lewisville, Texas Psyche Sheet Results are available on Meet Mobile Short Course Yards The 50 Freestyle shoot-out at the King Marlin Pro-Am Classic is a fan favorite as it draws some of the top talent in the world for a chance at the double-sized prize of $1200. This year the women’s field in the tournament-style bracket was all amateur athletes, with the final round a battle between two SEC commits.
Olympians Shine at KMSC Friday Finals
The fun atmosphere and prize money offered at the KMSC Pro-Am Classic always seems to bring out big swims, not just from the pro’s putting on a show while earning their Christmas bonus, but also from the amateurs who are eager for their chance to chase them down. Friday night action began with Ashley Twichell earning her second win of the weekend, this time taking home the $600 prize for 1:47.89 in the 200 Freestyle.
Cody Miller Becomes 3rd Fastest Man Ever with 1:49.3 200 Breast
On the final night of competition of the 2017 U.S. Winter Nationals in Columbus, Ohio, Indiana postgrad Cody Miller made history as he demolished the Meet Record and Pool Record in the 200 breast. Miller raced to a blistering 1:49.31, marking his first best time in the event since he put up a 1:49.74 in 2015. It was the 2nd swim of his career under 1:50. He was over a second under the former Winter Nationals Meet Record and over 2 seconds below the former Ohio State Pool Record.
Top Seed Mark Szaranek Scratches 200 IM On Day 1 Of Winter Nats
Top seed in the men’s 200 IM, Mark Szaranek, has scratched the event on day 1 of U.S. Winter Nationals. The Florida Gator was seeded atop a strong field with his 1:40.67 showing from last season’s NCAAs, a time that won him a joint national title with Will Licon of Texas. With Szaranek only entered in one other event over the weekend, it’s up in the air whether or not he’s in attendance in Columbus.
Practice + Pancakes: Texas Men Sprint 25's and Play 6-Square (Video)
SwimSwam wants to give you an inside look at what a normal day-in-the-life looks like for any given swimmer, and how that differs from team to team or city to city. We send our head of production, Coleman Hodges, to be a fly on the wall at practice, then relay what he discovered back to you over pancakes. Or at least breakfast. Getting to see the defending national champions at work was a treat. And not just because they’re the defending national champs.
Texas Men Hang 2017 NCAA Champion Banner At Texas Swim Center
The Texas men kicked off their 2017-2018 season earlier this month with reveal of their new 2017 NCAA National Championship banner. The University of Texas Men’s Swimming and Diving twitter account posted a video of the reveal while singing their alma mater. This marks the 3rd year in a row the men’s team has added a new champions banner to the Lee & Joe Jamail Texas Swim Center after winning NCAA Division 1 in 2015, 2016, and 2017. Their latest victory is the team’s 13th NCAA title.
Josh Prenot Press Conference "We're Becoming More Like England"
First-time Olympian Josh Prenot spoke with the media after punching his ticket to Rio with an American Record in the 200 breast. Prenot spoke on everything from race strategy to physics to soccer. Here are a few highlights: About the U.S. depth in the event: Yeah, we’ve gotten real deep pretty fast in that event. I mean, to have three guys 2:08.1 or better, you could have asked people in 2013 if they thought was going to happen, and I don’t think anyone would have said yes.
Georgia Tech Pool Record Board Devastated By NCAAs
The Herbert McAuley Aquatic Center, originally the 1996 Olympic Pool, has seen a lot of history. Before these last two weekends, the pool had a record board with many names for the ages. Few of those historic names remain after two weeks of racing action.
Longhorn Wrangler Eddie Reese Named 2016 CSCAA Coach of the Year
To little surprise, Texas coach Eddie Reese was named the College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) Men’s Coach of the Year for 2016 after a historic effort by his Longhorns. He also now leads all coaches in history with 12 NCAA swimming & diving titles to his name. Reese’s Longhorns weren’t just the best team in college swimming this year, they were one of the best teams in the history of the NCAA Championships.
Georgia Releases 2015-16 Schedule; Rivalry with Florida Set for October
The University of Georgia has released its schedule for the 2015-16 season, with dual meets against several of the top teams in the SEC and NCAA. Notably, the men and women will face Texas A&M in a dual meet this season, whose women finished as the #4 team in the NCAA last season and runner-up behind Georgia in the SEC. The teams will also square off with Texas, where the men will rematch with the defending NCAA champion Longhorns. The Bulldogs will be starting their season a bit later this year.
The New Swim Stars of 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials: Gold Medal Minute presented by SwimOutlet.com
Back in the day, NCAA Champions often went on to win Olympic medals, or at the very least, make the U.S. Olympic Swim Team. That’s not the case anymore, however, there are a some swim stars emerging from the college ranks that have a great shot at capturing the spotlight in Omaha, Ryan Murphy, Jack Conger, David Nolan, Will Licon and Caeleb Dressel. Cal Golden Bear Ryan Murphy appears to have the best shot in backstroke. Longhorns Jack Conger and Will Licon are moving on butterfly and IM.
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