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Julia Smit

Stanford Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2021 Inducted Over Weekend

The class included Julia Smit, a six-time NCAA champion during her time with the Cardinal from 2007-10.

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Six-Time NCAA Champ Julia Smit Among Stanford’s 2021 Hall of Fame Class

Smit was the 2010 NCAA Swimmer of the Year as a senior, guiding the Cardinal to a runner-up finish at the NCAA Championships and sweeping the 200 and 400 IM.

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2019 W. NCAAs: Beata Nelson Wins CSCAA Swimmer of the Year

Beata Nelson was named CSCAA’s Swimmer of the Year after winning 3 events and setting 2 American records.

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2019 W. NCAAs: Watch Beata Nelson Win the 200 IM in 1:50.79

Nelson upset American record holder Ella Eastin for the second-fastest performance in history.

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2019 W. NCAAs: Beata Nelson Drops 2nd-Fastest 200 IM in History

Beata Nelson upset American record holder Ella Eastin to win the 200 IM.

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Melanie Margalis Breaks American Record In Women’s 200 IM Final

Melanie Margalis broke the American Record in 2:04.62, winning silver behind Katinka Hosszu.

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“Suit Gap Records” – the Asterisk on the American Records Book

Caeleb Dressel is the new American Record holder in the 100 free in SCM, unifying the 3 American Records in the event. But, he’s not the fastest American in the 100 free in SCM. Here’s the breakdown.

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Kathleen Baker Breaks U.S. Open Record in 200 IM

Baker’s best time coming into 2018 was a 2:12, and she’s now the second-fastest American in history.

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Simone Manuel Wins 2018 Honda Sport Award

Manuel is the 10th Stanford Cardinal to win the award.

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2018 W. NCAAs: Ella Eastin Goes 3:54.60 to Obliterate 400 IM American Record

Ella Eastin lowered Katie Ledecky’s American record by nearly 2 seconds.

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2018 W. NCAAs: Ella Eastin Shatters 200IM American Record

Eastin took nearly a second off her previous record, going 1:50.67.

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8 Times The Fastest U.S. Swim Ever Isn’t The American Record

When is the fastest swim ever done by an American not considered the American record? There are currently 8 such swims on the books, courtesy of a unique rules anomaly.

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Ella Eastin Breaks, American, U.S. Open, NCAA Records in 200 IM

2016 WOMEN’S NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS Wednesday, March 16 – Saturday, March 19 McAuley Aquatic Center – Atlanta, GA Prelims 10AM/Finals 6PM…

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Katinka Hosszu Breaks 400 IM U.S. Open Record, Now Holds Both U.S. Open Marks in the IM

Katinka Hosszu, in the prelims of day two of the Arena Pro Swim Series at Santa Clara, has broken the…

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Katinka Hosszu Sets New US Open Mark in 200 IM

Katinka Hosszu set a new US Open record in the 200 IM as she won her fifth event at the Arena Pro Swim Charlotte on Sunday evening.

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