2019 MEN’S NCAA SWIMMING & DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS
- Wednesday, March 27 – Saturday, March 30
- Lee & Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center, Austin, Texas
- Prelims 10 AM / Finals 6 PM (Central Time)
- Defending champion: Texas (4x) (2018 results)
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Was it risky to choose the 100 back over the 200 free individually? Well, Harvard’s Dean Farris is the fastest current NCAA swimmer in both. Many swimming fans considered the switch form the 200 free to the 100 back individually to be a risky choice considering the depth of the 100 back this year. That choice was especially questioned after Farris went a 1:29.15 on the 800 free relay leadoff to break the 200 free American Record on Wednesday night, which was about a full second faster than it took to win tonight’s individual 200 free. However, Farris knew what he was doing, as he crushed his lifetime best to become the 2nd man ever to break 44 seconds and win the 100 back title.
Farris’ Splits:
- 1st 50: 20.85
- 2nd 50: 22.81
- Final Time: 43.66
Farris ripped a 20.85 to the feet to take the early lead in tonight’s race, winning the event in 43.66. That makes him the 2nd fastest man in history. Olympic champion Ryan Murphy‘s record is in danger next year, as Farris has another season left. NC State’s Coleman Stewart, the 2018 champion, is also in the hunt for that record. He’s now the 3rd man ever under 44 with his runner-up finish in 43.98. The record stands at a 43.49 from the 2016 NCAA Championships.
ALL TIME TOP 10 PERFORMERS – MEN’S 100 BACK
| Place | Swimmer | Time |
| 1 | Ryan Murphy | 43.49 |
| 2 | Dean Farris | 43.66 |
| 3 | Coleman Stewart | 43.98 |
| 4 | Nick Thoman | 44.07 |
| 5 | Mark Nikolaev | 44.33 |
| 5 | John Shebat | 44.35 |
| 7 | Matt Grevers | 44.49 |
| 8 | Connor Oslin | 44.56 |
| 9 | Ryan Lochte | 44.60 |
| 10 | Taylor Dale | 44.64 |
ALL TIME TOP 10 PERFORMANCES – MEN’S 100 BACK
| Place | Swimmer | Time |
| 1 | Ryan Murphy | 43.49 |
| 2 | Ryan Murphy | 43.51 |
| 3 | Dean Farris | 43.66 |
| 4 | Coleman Stewart | 43.98 |
| 5 | Ryan Murphy | 43.99 |
| 6 | Coleman Stewart | 44.06 |
| 7 | Nick Thoman | 44.07 |
| 8 | Dean Farris | 44.14 |
| 9 | Ryan Murphy | 44.17 |
| 10 | Ryan Murphy | 44.21 |
Some people thought that Dressel may have been the best NCAA swimmer of all time. Might want to put Dean in that mix. With one year to go, he could break the record in a couple of events next year. He’s a man on mission. I think the only man to really challenge him next year in the 200 free, when health and back at full strength, will be Jack Levant. Let’s all pray that Jack is okay and back in the water as he is suppose to swim for Team USA this summer.
It’s definitely within reach. But…what Dressel did was insane. Still a big leap from (anybody) to Dressel on the men’s side.
It’s DEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNN FAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRIIIIIISSSSSSSSS
Dean’s modesty requires him to down vote himself.
My money is on a 4×100 free relay spot and an individual 100 back spot for him at next Worlds. Perhaps even a spot on the 4×200 free relay.
US Worlds team has already been selected.
I almost drove off the interstate in rural Idaho watching Dean’s amazing 100 back victory! Congrats Dean. Harvard alums are proud!
In reverse?
I think Berkoff probably drives in reverse and upside down all the time.
we can imagine what u went through …..😊
Why do folks alway make fun of Dean Farris? From what I can see, he’s a fantastic swimmer, NCAA champ and American record holder too. Please explain.
We aren’t making fun of him. We genuinely support him and hope he does well. The memes started from when he was a freshman and dropped like 4 seconds to a 1:31low and a couple people started hyping him up.
Oh no no no no. One does not make fun of The Dean. He is the maker of fun. Without him comments would be just that much lamer. As he lays his awesomeness upon thee, all we can do is attempt to be a little witty.
Dean Farris is the Chuck Norris of the swimming world.
Does Farris have any long course times yet? Someone get a watch on this guy.
48.4 100 free from last summer I think
I don’t remember exact times, but he was putting up very respectable times last summer.
Best LCM times:
100 free 48.52
200 free 1.47.94
100 back 54.21
For those too lazy to look it up
Wow 😲. And he’s gotten a lot faster since then. Does anyone think he can take down Sun Yang in Tokyo? He’ll need at least 1:44.
100/200 yards swimmers tend to be more suited to the 100 long course, thinking guys like Pieroni, Held and Burnett. He’s got a legit chance to make the relays though and maybe even individual 100 spot.
Wonder if he’ll redshirt and train with a pro group next year? Doing Harvard finals right before Trials would be an absolutely brutal double.
Same with Mallory…100/200 short course but only competitive at 100 long course, along with 200 relay splits
Pieroni is a 1:45 in LCM tho
Fastest second 50 split all-time 22.39, on Nikolaev. Can swimswam confirm?
Errr..probably true?