Pancake Hot Take: 2019 US Open/Minnesota Invite Weekend Wrap-up
Since this is a wrap-up, I’m giving you my top 4 swims of the weekend, my top 4 surprises of the weekend, and as always, the syrup on top.
Macneil 57.2 100 Fly, Weitzeil 24.7 50 Free Highlight Minnesota LCM Time Trials
Weitzeil, who on Thursday became the first woman under 21 seconds in the 50-yard freestyle, contested that event again in meters, going 24.70.
What was the Secret to Abbey Weitzeil’s 20.90 50 Free? (Video)
In a feat never done before, Abbey Weitzeil, became the first woman ever under twenty-one seconds in the 50-yard freestyle. But How?
2019 Minnesota Invitational: Day 4 Finals Live Recap
After punching a nation #1 time of 41.82 this morning in the 100 free, Texas’s Daniel Krueger is the favorite for the win tonight.
Erika Brown Becomes 8th-Best American of All-Time in Women’s 100 Meter Free
The swim caps off a paradigm-shifting 2 weeks of racing for Erika Brown, who has now muscled her way from darkhorse to forefront contender for Team USA.
Austin Katz Dips Under 1:40 in 200 Back at Minnesota Invite Day 4 Prelims
His time of 1:39.15 in the 200 back ranks second in the nation this year, behind only Texas A&M’s Shaine Casas (1:38.21).
2019 Minnesota Invitational: Day 3 Finals Live Recap
Texas Sophomore Drew Kibler put up the fastest prelims time in the 200 free, and will swim for a second event title after winning the 500 free last night.
Jiang’s 44.9 and McHugh’s 50.7 Headline Minnesota Invite Day 3 Prelims
Swimmers like Alvin Jiang and Max McHugh continue to impress with nation-leading times during day 3 prelims at the 2019 Minnesota Invite.
WATCH: Abbey Weitzeil Becomes First Woman Under 21 Seconds in 50-Yard Freestyle
Clocking a time of 20.90 tonight to win the A-final at the 2019 Minnesota Invite, Weitzeil blew away the field with a stunning swim.
Fail and Weitzeil Blast Nation-Leading Times in Minnesota Invite Day 2 Prelims
Cal’s Abbey Weitzeil and Arizona’s Brooks Fail each put up nation-leading times this morning on day 2 of the 2019 Minnesota Invite
Weitzeil Splits 20.56 to Anchor Cal’s 4×50 Medley at Minnesota Invitational
Cal senior Abbey Weitzeil clocked the 4th-fastest 50 free split in history with a 20.56 anchor on the Golden Bears’ 200 medley relay at Minnesota Invite.
2019 Minnesota Invitational: Day One Finals Live Recap
Sidelined after being hit by a stray bullet this summer, Minnesota breaststroker Max McHugh is back. We’ll see him tonight on the 200 medley relay.
5 Storylines To Watch At the 2019 Minnesota Invite
It’s a rematch of 2019 NCAAs, with #1 Cal taking on #2 Texas. Watch for some brutal battles through the 50, 100, and 200 freestyles.
Alicia Wilson Swims 2:13 in 200 IM in Cal – UCSD Long Course Dual
Alicia Wilson, the 2019 World University Games gold medalist in the 200 IM, swam a 2:13 in the same event at a Monday morning dual meet.
2019-2020 NCAA Women’s Power Rankings: November Edition
A couple sprint-heavy teams are rising into the top 10 in our second round of power rankings for NCAA Women’s Swimming & Diving.