2020 U.S. Open – Greensboro Friday P.M. Live Recap
We’ve got everyone from NAG record holders to college stars to Olympic gold medalist competing at the Greensboro site of the U.S. Open tonight.
US Open Qualifier Stephen Conrad (2022) Verbally Commits to NC State
3x Alabama 6A-7A state champion Stephen Conrad has announced his intention to swim for NC State in 2022-23.
US Open Qualifier JT Ewing Sends Verbal Commitment to the Wolfpack for 2022-23
High school junior J.T. Ewing has announced he plans to swim for NC State in the 2022-23 school year and beyond.
U.S. National Teamer Claire Curzan Lowers 50 Free Time
On Day 1 of TAC Titans’ meet, U.S. National Team members Claire Curzan (above) and Charlotte Hook raced alongside ISL team members and age group powerhouses.
SwimSwam Podcast: Norris, Cotter, Weaver, & Ponsler on NC State Commitment
I sat down with NC State’s current class of 2026, including Lance Norris, Michael Cotter, Ryan Weaver, and newly announced Kyle Ponsler.
#17 Michael Cotter Becomes First* Top-20 Boy from Class of 2022 to Commit
Cotter, the best 200 freestyler in the class, announced his decision today simultaneously with #14 Lance Norris; both are going to NC State in 2022.
Michael Cotter Swims Class of 2022’s Best 200 Yard Free on Saturday in NC
Cotter, a rising high school junior, cut half-a-second off his best time in the 200 free on Saturday evening at the TAC Titans Invitational.
Claire Curzan Swims 21.6 in 50 Free at TAC Titans Invitational
After her triple National Age Group Record effort last month, Claire Curzan was back in racing on Friday night in a dual meet against the Marlins of Raleigh.
Claire Curzan Goes Under NAG Record with 47.2 100 FR, Hits PR 1:53.3 in 200 FL
Curzan went faster than Gretchen Walsh’s 15-16 NAG record in the 100 free, while she also hit a best in the 200 fly at the TAC Titans Intrasquad.
Claire Curzan Swims Lifetime Bests in 100 Fly (50.03) and 100 Back (51.01)
Claire Curzan swam faster than another one of her own National Age Group Records on Saturday, though there’s still not clarity on whether it will count.
Claire Curzan Undercuts 50 Free National Age Group Record, But Will It Count?
16-year old Claire Curzan has swum a time faster than her own National Age Group Record in the 50 yard free, but it’s not clear if the swim will count.
Way Too Early Recruit Ranks: Boys High School Class of 2022
There’s no clear #1 in the current crop of sophomores. The class centers on IMs and distance free, with some strong international ties and LCM swims.
Curzan Posts 58.00 100 Fly and 200 Free Lifetime Best at Cary Sectional Champs
Curzan has only been quicker once before this, a 57.87 from this past summer that sits just off of Torri Huske’s 57.71 15-16 NAG record.
TAC Titans Break Urlando-Led NAG Record in 15-16 Boys 800 Free Relay
The team of Michael Cotter, Lance Norris, David Greeley and Braeden Haughey combined for a 6:36.61 to break the record of 6:38.07 set by DART in 2018.
Curzan Drops Lifetime Best 1:45 200 Free on Night 1 of Cary Sectionals
Leading off the 800 free relay for the Tac Titans was junior standout Claire Curzan. She broke 1:46 for the first time in 1:45.47.