2017 W. NCAA Finals Preview: Cal, Stanford Set for 200 FR Relay Battle on Night 2
After setting the American Record this morning, Stanford is the favorite to win the 200 free relay, but Cal was just 5 tenths back without star sprinter Abbey Weitzeil and freshman sprint standout Maddie Murphy, who will both likely be on the finals relay.
Manuel, Neal, Hu, & Howe Go 1:26.15 for American Record 200 Free Relay
The Stanford swimmers are two-for-two for American records in their relay swims after putting up 1:26.15 in prelims of the 200 free relay this morning to take down Arizona’s 2009 suit-era mark.
W. NCAA 800 Free Relay Roundup: Cal Swaps Out Weitzeil for Vredeveld
Weitzeil was a part of Cal’s 800 free relay at Pac-12s, but they swapped her out for Kristen Vredeveld at NCAAs. This could be because she’s more valuable on the other relays, but it’s noteworthy because of her health issues following the 200 free at Pac-12s.
2017 W. NCAA Picks: 20-Points Aplenty In Women’s 200 Free Relay
If Stanford aims to complete a sweep of all five relays at NCAAs, the 200 free relay might be their toughest test. In a way, that’s good for the Cardinal, as it comes at the beginning of day 2, just the second swimming event of the meet. On the other hand, it could mean a big momentum swing that affects the remainder of the meet for every team in contention for the title.
Final Team Predictions For 2017 Women’s NCAA Championships
We’ve previewed each individual event for the women’s NCAA Championships, now it’s time to turn our focus to the broader issue of the NCAA team champion. Here’s our final predictions of the top 25 in the NCAA finish order.
2017 W. NCAA Picks: Stanford Stacked In 400 Free Relay
Simone Manuel will look to lead Stanford back to the top of the podium in the 400 free relay.
2017 W. NCAA Picks: Weitzeil, Manuel, & Smoliga Face Off in 50 Free
The women’s splash-and-dash at the 2017 NCAA Championships brings a highly anticipated battle between Simone Manuel, Abbey Weitzeil, and Olivia Smoliga.
NCAA Women’s 100 Free Preview: Manuel the Favorite, Silver Unclear
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2016-2017 Women’s NCAA Power Rankings – Final Edition
Women’s NCAA conference championships have wrapped up, meaning it’s time for our last Power Rankings of the season. Stanford is still the runaway #1 team in the land, but the rest of the top 20 has shuffled up pretty considerably as more teams start to show their cards in the hunt for NCAA invites.
2017 Pac-12 Championships: Day 4 Finals Live Recap
Kathleen Baker headlines the 200 back, but Ally Howe, who smashed the 100 back American Record last night, will look for a sweep of the backstrokes.
Simone Manuel Hits 3rd-Fastest 100 Free Ever With 46.36 at Pac-12s
Simone Manuel rattled her own American record and came up with the third-fastest 100 free ever swum at the Pac-12 Championships, going 46.36. That time is a new Pac-12 Championships meet record.
Abbey Weitzeil MIA in Pac-12 100 Free Prelims
Cal’s Abbey Weitzeil was slated to swim the 100 free on day 4 prelims at the 2017 Pac-12 Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships, but she was missing in action when her heat stepped up to the blocks this morning.
2017 Pac-12 Championships: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap
Day 4 brings competiton in the 200 back, 100 free, 200 breast, 200 fly, 1650 free, and platform diving.
2017 Pac-12 Championships: Day 3 Finals Live Recap
The Cardinal’s Janet Hu will headline a double, as she’s the top seed in the 100 fly and 100 back after setting Meet Records in both this morning.
Stanford Scares American Record, Downs Meet Record in 200 FR Relay
In a nailbiter finish against Cal, the Cardinal closed day 2 finals with a new Meet Record of 1:26.44 in the 200 free relay, just out-touching the Bears by .05.