5 NAGs fall in 9 events at NCSAs night 2; Manuel’s 47.09 highlights fast night
Simone Manuel dropped a 47.09 to win the 100 free, just one of 5 National Age Group records to go down on the second night of NCSA Junior Nationals in Orlando.
Janet Hu breaks Breeden’s 200 fly NAG, keeps it in Stanford family
Future Stanford Cardinal Janet Hu broke former Stanford Cardinal Elaine Breeden’s National Age Group record in what’s been a devastating night for the record books at NCSA Junior Nationals.
Carsten Vissering cracks 53, snags NAG in 100 Breast at NCSAs
Carsten Vissering went 52.83 to win NCSA Juniors and break Andrew Seliskar’s National Age Group record for 15-16s.
13-year-old Alexis Wenger gets 100 breaststroke NAG at NCSAs night two
Grosse Point Gators (Michigan) 13-year-old Alexis Wenger took down the second National Age Group record of 2014 NCSA Juniors, winning the “B” final of the 100 breast in 1:00.98.
Simone Manuel blasts 47.09-second 100 free, Franklin’s NAG goes down
When Simone Manuel went a lifetime-best in prelims of the 100 free at NCSA juniors, it seemed like she might have been going after her prelims swim a little harder than some of the other top seeds. Turns out that 47.67 was just a walk in the park for the 17-year-old.
Manuel rips off 47.6 in 100 free at NCSA Juniors Day 2 prelims
First Colony’s Simone Manuel is the runaway top seed in the 100 free. Meanwhile Sam McHugh and Michael Andrew nabbed a pair of high seeds and will meet in the 200 fly.
2014 W. NCAA Picks: NCAA 800 free relay record on high alert for Cal-Georgia showdown
Missy Franklin is a scary sight for opposing teams in this relay, but Georgia has their own dominant line-up, led by Shannon Vreeland, to help counter Cal’s Bears.
RACE VIDEO: Touchout of .01 for Britain-based 14-year-old in yards debut at Pleasant Prairie Sectional
14-year-old Emma Cain (third from the top in the pink cap) took home a touchout win in her first-ever yards swim after flying in from Britain to compete at the Pleasant Prairie Sectional Meet. (Video courtesy of Steve Cain).
2014 W. NCAA Picks: Fast freshmen 400 free relay legs could decide meet’s big finale
Three of the top contenders will look to star freshmen to power their programs to the top of the podium at the final event of the NCAA Championships.
2014 W. NCAA Picks: Georgia looks to set tone early with 200 free relay
The very first event of the 2014 NCAA Championships will go a long way in telling who showed up to swim and who doesn’t look ready for the bright lights and intense pressure of a national championship final. Look for top-seeded Georgia to set the tone early.
2014 W. NCAA Picks: 100 fly might come down to fingernails
The 100 fly could go any number of ways over the top 16 – Ellese Zalewski and Dani Barbiea come in tied for the top seed after big November performances.
Interactive Infographics: Men’s DI NCAA invites by conference
The men’s invites were much more centralized in the 5 biggest conferences, with the SEC once again leading all conferences in invited swimmers.
Ortega, Ortiz top strong 100 free fields on final night of Plantation Sectionals
Arkady Vyatchanin put together a giant back-half to take home the 200 back in the final event of the Speedo Champions Series Sectional in Plantation, Florida.
Lochte doubles up to close out Charlotte Sectionals, Baker wins 200 IM
Ryan Lochte broke through with a sprint freestyle win and also put up a sub-1:40 in the 200 yard backstroke to cap off the Charlotte Sectional Meet.
Jones over Lochte, Owen-Almeida tie highlight close battles at Charlotte Sectional night three
Cullen Jones beat his longtime friend and new training partner Ryan Lochte in a 50 free. Meanwhile their SwimMAC teammate Kathleen Baker put up a wildly-impressive 51.5 to win the 100 back.