Brandonn Almeida Cleared To Compete, Could Debut vs GT This Weekend
Star international recruit Brandonn Almeida has been cleared by the NCAA to compete this season, according to Brazil’s Globo.com, and could make his debut as early as this weekend’s dual with Georgia Tech.
2017-2018 Men’s NCAA Power Rankings: Post-Invite Edition
It’s a dead heat at the top of our men’s rankings. Ryan Hoffer and Cal hold top time in the nation in 4 relays. But after a stellar Texas Invite, did the three-time defending champs run them down for the top spot?
South Carolina ‘Confident’ Almeida Will Be Competing Second Semester
A representative from South Carolina’s athletics department says the school is confident Brazilian star Brandonn Almeida will be eligible to compete during the spring semester.
Conceição’s South American Record Highlights Julio Delamare Days 2 & 3
Conceição, along with André Souza and World Champion Etiene Medieros, posted strong times at the Brazil Julio Delamare Trophy.
SwimSwam Pulse: 40% Pick Manuel As Most Concerning Absence
About 40% of voters picked Stanford’s Olympic and world champ sprinter Simone Manuel as the most concerning NCAA swimmer MIA this fall.
NCAA Fall Season Marked By Notable Absences
The NCAA season this fall has been almost as focused on who’s not swimming as on who is. That’s because a number of key contributors have been absent, some mysteriously, for the bulk of their team’s fall dual meets.
Curitibano Tops Speedy Brazilian Youth Summer Championships
The Brazilian Youth Summer Championships wrapped up on Saturday and saw a number of Brazilian youth records fall.
2017-2018 Men’s NCAA Power Rankings: First Edition
As in previous years, SwimSwam’s Power Rankings are somewhere between the CSCAA-style dual meet rankings and a pure prediction of NCAA finish order….
Ranking the 2017 Men’s NCAA Recruiting Classes: #9-12
Junior world record-breaking IMer Brandonn Almeida is a big international pickup for South Carolina, highlighting a tightly-bunched group of teams ranked 9-12.
Cielo Hits 21.9 50 Free To Close Out Jose Finkel Trophy
Cesar Cielo went 21.96 in the 50 free on the final night of the Jose Finkel Trophy.
Nicholas Santos Rockets To Another Sub-23 50 Fly In Brazil
Nicholas Santos won the 50 fly in a time of 22.97 on night 4 of the Jose Finkel Trophy.
Maranhao, Lanza Storm To 200 IM Victories On Day 2 Of Jose Finkel
Joanna Maranhao was close to her continental 200 IM record on day 2 of the Jose Finkel Trophy.
Close Races Highlight Opening Night of Jose Finkel Trophy
Vinicius Lanza won the men’s 100 fly on the opening night of the Jose Finkel Trophy in Brazil.
Duals with Mizzou and Auburn Highlight South Carolina 2017-18 Season
Fynn Minuth is part of the South Carolina distance crew that will grow with an impressive incoming class.