Swimming’s TopTenTweets: Jon Urbanchek Keeps It Moving
We’re back with swimming’s TopTenTweets presented by Arena, where we round up the best of the swimming Twitterverse.
Maggie MacNeil Posts 55.6 100 Freestyle in Post-Practice Time Trial
Canadian World Champion Maggie MacNeil posted a 55.6 in the 100m freestyle during a post-practice time trial, which falls just a second shy of her PB.
Swimming TopTenTweets: The Race Video That Will Never Get Old
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The Olympics That Would Have Been: Campbell, U.S. Relays Finish Strong On Day 8
Cate Campbell and the American medley relays were among the highlights on the final day of swimming at the parallel universe 2020 Olympic Games.
Not To Be Missed, Zhang Yufei Crushes 55.81 Fly For 8th Fastest Medley Split
Zhang Yufei threw down several statement swims this week at her national team time trials, including as a member of the mixed medley relay.
The Olympics That Would Have Been: Dressel’s Triple Triumph On Day 7
Just as he has done at the 2017 and 2019 World Championships, Caeleb Dressel is slated for three finals swims on Day 7 in Tokyo.
Dolfin Swim of the Week: Zhang Yufei’s 56.4 in 100 Fly
Zhang’s time of 56.47 would put her the #10 performer of all-time, and would have won bronze at the 2019 World Championships.
The Olympics That Would Have Been: Mega-Stars Shine On Day 2
Some of the sport’s biggest stars —Katie Ledecky, Adam Peaty, Sarah Sjostrom and Caeleb Dressel, show up in a big way on day two in Tokyo.
The Olympics That Would Have Been: Seto Leads Strong Start For Japan On Day 1
In a parallel universe where COVID-19 hasn’t drastically changed the world around us, the opening day of the Tokyo Olympic swimming program is underway.
SwimSwam Pulse: 51% Pick Michigan To Rise To Top of Women’s Big Ten
Just over half of voters picked Michigan to surge to the top of the women’s Big Ten in 2021, compared to just 28% voting for defending champs Ohio State.
CSCAA Announces 2020 Scholar All-America Team Individual Selections
Louisville and Virginia led all Division I women’s teams with 16 First-Team Selections, while Texas led on the Division I men’s side with 17.
Michigan Names Auböck, MacNeil 2019-20 Athletes of the Year
Auböck is the eighth men’s swimmer to receive the award, while MacNeil is the sixth women’s swimmer to receive the award and first since 1997.
Returning Conference Points: Ohio State Women Return 22 Scorers In Big Ten
Ohio State won its first women’s Big Ten swimming & diving title in two decades last year, and a deep group of returners make them the favorites to repeat.
Canadian Swimmers Join In and Nominate The Dutch For ‘Don’t Rush’ Challenge
The Canadians have become the most recent national team to complete the ‘Don’t Rush’ video challenge and have nominated the Netherlands to do the same.
MacNeil & Dorenkott Earn Big Ten Women’s Swimming & Diving Awards
Michigan’s Maggie MacNeil was named Big Ten swimmer of the year and Ohio State’s Bill Dorenkott the Big Ten Coach of the Year for the 2019-2020 season.