2017 Arena PSS – Santa Clara: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap
Follow along for a live recap of day 3 prelims from Santa Clara.
2017 Santa Clara PSS Preview: Murphy, Pebley to Battle in Backstrokes
A battle between teammates Ryan Murphy and Jacob Pebley looms in the 200 back, while veteran Matt Grevers will look to shake things up in the 100 back.
Comerford Presented with Louisville’s Igniting Performance Award
Among this year’s award recipients was NCAA champion Mallory Comerford, who put on a stunning performance at the NCAA championships to tie Katie Ledecky for the 200 free title.
Gkolomeev, Kromowidjojo Take TYR Derby Pro Titles
On the men’s side, NCAA champion Kristian Gkolomeev won all 3 rounds, blazing to a 22.03 to dethrone last year’s champion Josh Schneider, who took 2nd followed by Joao De Lucca and Michael Andrew.
Schneider, Kromowidjojo Among Stars to Compete in 2017 TYR Derby Pro
Swimmers will be racing in elimination-style format, competing in prelims, semifinals, and finals of a 50 meter free within 1 hour.
Morozov Downs Rusian Record with 21.4 50 Free to Close Russian Champs
In the semifinals at the beginning of the session, Morozov blasted a 21.44 to clear the former record of 21.47.
Rylov Ties Russian Record in 50 Back; Puts Up #1 200 Back at Russian Champs
Shortly after hitting a qualifying mark in the 50 back semis, Evgeny Rylov cranked out the fastest 200 back in the world this year, winning with a 1:53.81.
Revisiting NCAA Recruiting Class Rankings: Men’s Class of 2014-2017
Retroactively, it’s Will Licon and the Texas Longhorns who had the best recruiting class back in 2013. Where did they rank and how did the other classes in the top 12 fare over four years?
Patrick Mulcare Pops Off 1:38.5 to Become #9 All-Time 200 Backstroker
Mulcare dropped almost a full second from his time, clocking in at 1:38.56 to tie NC State’s Hennessey Stuart as the 9th fastest performer ever in the event.
Final Team Predictions For The 2017 Men’s NCAA Championships
Here’s our predictions for the top 25 teams at this week’s event.
2017 M. NCAA Picks: 200 BK Will Be Murphy’s Individual NCAA Swan Song
Cal’s Ryan Murphy will chase his own NCAA and American Record in the 200 back after dominating the field with a 1:35.73 last season. Now a 2-time Olympic backstroke champion, Murphy will be swimming in his last ever NCAA Meet, and this could be the last time we see him focus on yards. If successful in defending his backstroke titles, Murphy will have 4-peated in both.
2017 M. NCAA Picks: 9 of Top 25 Fastest Performers to Race in 100 Back
Cal’s Ryan Murphy headlines a loaded 100 back field that includes 9 of the top 25 fastest performers of all time.
2017 M. NCAA Picks: Longhorns Look for 800 Free Repeat
Florida and NC State should provide a push, but the Longhorns have to be the favorite to repeat at champions in the 800 free relay.
2017 Arena Pro Swim Series – Indianapolis: Day 3 Finals Live Recap
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2017 Men’s ACC Championships: Day 4 Finals Live Recap
Tonight’s action will feature a battle between ACC Record holder Hennessey Stuart and Championship Record holder Grigory Tarasevich in the 200 back, but Robert Owen may also challenge for the title in that event.