The Week That Was In College Swimming (Week 2)
Welcome to The Week That Was In College Swimming, where every week we’ll take a look at some of the highlights from around the NCAA in all three divisions.
Seeliger Splits 18.90, Stadden Swims 1:52 in the 200BK in Combined Dual with Utah
Cal hosted the Utah last week at Spieker Aquatics Complex, sweeping their conference opponent by convincing margins in both the men’s and women’s meets.
Sprinters Shine On First Day Of Tennessee vs. NC State Dual Meet
Quintin McCarty, one of the fastest freshman sprinters in the NCAA, went 19.44 in the 50 free unsuited and was just 0.09 seconds off of his personal best.
SwimSwam Pulse: 60% Think We’ll See At Least Three Men Sub-19 Before 2023
Last season we saw the most men break 19 seconds ever, with 16 swimmers going 18-point in the 50 free during the 2021-22 campaign.
SwimSwam Pulse: 57% Say “No Chance” A Dressel Record Falls This NCAA Season
The majority don’t think any of Caeleb Dressel’s 2018 NCAA records will go down this season, but if there’s one that will, they’re picking the 100 free.
College Swimming Previews: #1 Cal Men Seeking First Repeat as Champions Since 2012
Cal had a tremendous 2021-2022 season, winning the NCAA title by a healthy margin over the defending champion Texas Longhorns.
2022 European Championships: Day 7 Finals Live Recap
After resetting her best time from 2013 in the semis, Ruta Meilutyte has the chance to reclaim the European title in the women’s 50 breaststroke.
2022 European Championships: Day 6 Finals Live Recap
Gregorio Paltrinieri aims to reclaim the European title in the men’s 1500 freestyle after winning three straight gold medals from 2012 to 2016.
2022 European Championships: Day 6 Prelims Live Recap
This morning’s prelims session features heats of the men’s 50 free, women’s 200 fly, men’s 100 back, women’s 50 breast, men’s 200 IM, and mixed 4×200 relay.
2022 European Championships: Day 5 Finals Live Recap
We are off with a busy finals session, which has the women’s 100 fly, men’s 200 free, women’s 200 breast, men’s 100 back, and the mixed 4×100 free relay.
2022 European Championships: Day 4 Finals Live Recap
Kristof Milak will have to endure a tough triple session today, racing the 100 fly final, 200 free semi-final, and 4×100 free relay final.
Björn Seeliger Shatters Swedish and Nordic Records in 50 BK With 24.79
In prelims of the men’s 50 back at European Championships, Björn Seeliger ripped 24.79, establishing new Swedish and Nordic records.
2022 European Championships: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap
After winning the men’s 50 fly earlier in the meet, Italy’s Thomas Ceccon, the World Record holder in the 100 back, will be eyeing Gold in the men’s 50 back.
2022 European Championships: Day 2 Finals Live Recap
Italian Nicolo Martinenghi is the big favorite to claim gold on home soil tonight in the men’s 100 breaststroke at the European Championships in Rome.
2022 European Championships: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap
The women’s 50 fly will see the debut of Swedish superstar sprinter Sarah Sjostrom.