Maggie MacNeil Posts 49.76 100 Backstroke, Moves to #7 All-Time
Leading off the 400 medley relay, Michigan’s Maggie MacNeil threw down a time of 49.76 in the 100 backstroke, making her the 7th fastest performer in history.
Virginia Takes Charge With 3 Individual Wins, Cal Relays Have Ups and Downs
UVA has pulled into the lead after the first full day of swimming and diving, with the ‘Hoo’s well on their way to their first NCAA title in school history.
Kate Douglass Jumps Up To #3 All-Time With ACC Record 21.09 In 50 Free
Douglass took more than a tenth off her conference record set in the individual prelims, making her the third-fastest swimmer of all-time.
Women’s NCAA Day 2 Finals Preview: Can Virginia Go 5-For-5 In The Pool?
Cavalier Alex Walsh is the big favorite in the 200 IM as we head into Day 2 finals at the Women’s NCAA Championships.
2021 NCAA Women’s Championships: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap
UVA could clinch top spots in all three individual events: Paige Madden in the 500 free, Alex Walsh in the 200 IM and Kate Douglass in the 50 free.
Kate Douglass Shakes Up Sleepy Prelims Session with ACC, Pool Record in 50 Free
UVA’s Kate Douglass is now tied as the 6th-fastest 50 free performer in history after a 21.21 in prelims on Day 2 of the 2021 NCAA Women’s Championships.
2021 Women’s NCAA Championships: Official SwimSwam Preview Index
As we tick down the days to the 2021 Women’s NCAA Championships, keep track of all our event-by-event previews and winner picks here.
2020-2021 NCAA Women’s Swimming & Diving Power Ranks: Final Edition
The Virginia Cavaliers continue to lead the way into NCAAs, led by five top-ranked relays and a dominant roster from top to bottom.
Women’s Pick ’em Contest: Walsh’s 200 IM Most Favored, 200 Fly Wide Open
Over 97% of readers think Alex Walsh will win the 200 IM as a freshman at the 2021 Women’s NCAA Championships.
Event-by-Event Breakdowns & Predictions for the 2021 Women’s NCAA Championships
The biggest storyline here is Kate Douglass and Maggie MacNeil getting in the ring and going 3 rounds in the form of 50 free, 100 fly, and 100 free
2021 W. NCAAs Previews: ACC Rivals UVA and NC State Set to Battle in 200 Medley
The clear-cut top two teams in the field are from the ACC, with Virginia leading the way, and NC State firmly in 2nd.
2021 W. NCAA Picks: Scratches Plague NC State, Michigan, & USC 200 FR Relays
NC State’s MacCausland, USC’s Delgado, and MIchigan’s Pyshnenko were all crucial 21.8-legs in their respective relays before their scratches.
2021 W. NCAA Previews: Douglass v. MacNeil Part 3 – The 100 Freestyle
It will be their 3rd showdown of the meet and one final chance for either Douglass or MacNeil to get the upper hand at the 2021 NCAAs.
2021 W. NCAA Picks: Douglass V. MacNeil Part 2 – The 100 Butterfly
After the pandemic cancelled the 2020 NCAAs, Michigan JR Maggie MacNeil and Virginia SO Kate Douglass will finally take their aims at the 100 fly NCAA title.
2021 W. NCAAs Previews: UVA and Alabama Seeded Just .14 Apart in 400 Free Relay
Virginia enters the meet as the top seed in all 5 relays, although it’s tight in the 400 free relay.