Weitzeil Goes Lifetime Best 4:47.4 500 Free, Splits 23.2 FL in Cal Win Over WSU
Weitzeil, one of the most versatile swimmers in the NCAA, also went 1:02.20 in the 100 breast and split a 48-high on their 400 free relay.
Cal Wins 17 of 19 Events at Chick-Fil-A Invitational in Fresno
Cal earmed victories in seven of the eight events on Saturday as the Bears closed out the meet atop the overall standings at the Chick-fil-A Invitational.
SwimSwam Pulse: 55% Pick Stanford at #1 For Women’s NCAA Ranks
The three-time defending NCAA champions earned a majority of the votes at 55.1% – but the rest of the field pulled solid numbers.
2019-2020 NCAA Women’s Power Rankings: First Edition
There’s a lot of agreement among rankers with the top four teams. After that… not so much. Stanford chases four straight NCAA titles this spring.
Dolfin Swim of the Week: Weitzeil Crushes Late-Meet 48.4 In 100 Free
NCAA season is upon us, and Abbey Weitzeil kicked it off with as much speed as we could ask for, blasting a 48.4 at the Queen of the Pool meet.
College Swimming Previews: #2 Cal Bears Cover Their Bases with Newcomers
Despite a great senior class graduating last year, Cal still returns a talent-laden roster, headed by the nation’s top sprinter: Abbey Weitzeil.
Abbey Weitzeil Retains Queen of the Pool Title In Record Time
Cal senior standout Abbey Weitzeil has retained her title of Queen of the Pool, winning the meet in a new record time.
Cal’s Zheng Quah Crowned 2019 King of the Pool, Wins 4 of 5 Events
Cal senior Zheng Quah became the 2019 King of the Pool at the annual Cal/Cal Poly dual meet, winning 4 of the 5 pentathlon events.
SwimSwam’s 2019-2020 NCAA Division I Women’s Preseason Picks
The NCAA swim season is upon us, and it’s time for a time-honored tradition: SwimSwam’s staff predicting NCAA event champions half a year out.
College Swimming Previews: Peaking At The Right Time Is Key For #5 Tennessee
A lot of Tennessee’s success will run through Erika Brown, who will be a contender for three individual NCAA titles once again in her senior year.
Minnesota’s Mid-Season Invite To Feature Cal, Texas, Michigan, Arizona
Minnesota’s winter invite will feature last year’s top 2 men’s NCAA teams (Cal and Texas) along with 3 of the top 5 women’s programs (Cal, Michigan, Texas).
Cal Women Drop Duals Against Texas & Utah for 2019-20 Season, No U.S. Open
The Cal women have a slightly more quiet schedule with no duals against Texas/Utah as well as opting out of the U.S. Open meet in December.
Maxine Parker Jumps to #4 on 50 Free All-time List for 17-18 Girls with 24.96
USA’s Maxine Parker jumped to number six in history for 17-18 girls in the 50-meter freestyle with her 24.96 semi-final performance in Budapest.
Gretchen Walsh Ties for #2 All-time in the Girls 15-16 50 Free
The 16-year-old clocked a 24.85, bettering her personal mark of 25.03, which she swam at last Summer’s U.S. Nationals.
Abbey Weitzeil: “I wanted to see if I could go a 52” (Video)
Abbey Weitzeil set a new best time in this event for the first time since 2016. Weitzeil dominated in 53.18, taking a tenth off her former best of 53.28