2015 W. NCAA Picks: Missy chasing American 200 free history with Simone in tow
Missy Franklin is the defending NCAA champ and American record-holder in the 200 free, where she and Stanford’s Simone Manuel are on the precipice of a historic barrier.
2015 W. NCAA Picks: New NCAA Record-Holder Runge Has Title in Sights
Freshman star Cierra Runge is the NCAA record holder in the 500 free, but it’s no easy task to hold off swimmers like Leah Smith and Brittany Maclean.
Cal’s Acker, Vredeveld on NCAA bubble after competing in Pac-12s Last Chance meet
A pair of notable California Golden Bears will find themselves right on the edge of NCAA qualification after improving their bids at the Pac-12 Last Chance meet.
5 Big Things from Day 2 of the Women’s Pac-12s: Cal sweep alive, big nights for Haase, Chenault
Cierra Runge’s NCAA record 500 freestyle was just one of a number of sparkling Cal swims as the Golden Bears remain undefeated in swimming events at the 2015 Pac-12 Championships.
2015 Women’s Pac 12 Championships Fan Guide: Cal Chasing Another Championship
Missy Franklin could sweep all of her individual events at the Pac-12 Champs, although Elizabeth Pelton has been faster this season in the 200 IM and 200 back.
VIDEO RECAP: Pac-12 Conference recaps USC’s runaway win over UCLA
The Pac-12 network has produced a short highlight package from the big Pac-12 dual meet between LA rivals USC and UCLA.
Chenault’s 9:33 in 1000 free leads USC past UCLA in Pac-12 tune-up
The women of USC and UCLA showed up to swim at the final dual meet of the season for each Pac-12 squad. Among numerous season and lifetime-bests was a nation-leading 9:33 in the 1000 free from sophomore Chelsea Chenault.
Manuel and Stanford Breaststrokers Dominate; Cardinal Defeats USC on Senior Day
The Cardinal women rallied for their seniors on Senior Day to defeat USC
LSU beats Louisville for 2014 SMU Classic women’s title
The ladies of Louisiana State University held on to win the SMU Classic by 18 points over the Louisville Cardinals, keyed by a big win from its medley relay team.
USC takes on the SMU Classic this Weekend
The Trojans, who opened the season with a win over Washington State last week, will look to improve to 5-0 all-time against the Beavers in Corvallis while sending eight swimmers and one diver to Dallas for the annual six-team competition hosted by the Mustangs.
Women’s 200 Meter Freestyle – US Nationals Preview – Missy, Ledecky & Schmitty atop hard-hitting field
Katie Ledecky (pictured), Missy Franklin and Allison Schmitt are prepared to do battle for the national title ahead of a tightly-packed 200 free field.
Race Video: Women’s 200 Free Final at LA Invite – Missy Franklin 1:58.38
Missy Franklin won her second event, the women’s 200 free, on Day Four at Los Angeles Invitational. Watch her fend off a strong last 50 from Australia’s Kylie Palmer.
Photo Vault: LA Invite Part Two
Here are more SwimSwam images from the Los Angeles Invitational at Uytengsu Aquatics Center at USC.
2014 LA Invite Day 3 Prelims: Adrian Rocks Prelims with a 21.90; Coughlin Shines
Josh Prenot of California Aquatics was among the “A” final qualifiers in the men’s 400 IM at Los Angeles Invitational.