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Day 2 Women’s NCAAs – Pac-12 Roundup: Bootsma’s Back!

Rachel Bootsma came up with three huge swims, overcoming a disappointing sophomore year with a stellar junior one.

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Women’s NCAA Championships Day 2 Ups/Downs: Cal’s 12 scorers lead over 30 teams set to earn points

Note: we’ll be breaking down each day’s prelims sessions based on how many swimmers each team has “up” and “down.”…

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Day 1 Pac-12 Roundup: Manuel speeds into American history twice

Stanford’s Simone Manuel became the second-fastest 50 freestyler in American history, then topped her own feat by blasting the fastest 100 free split of all-time.

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8 records most likely to fall at the 2015 Women’s NCAA Championships

Cal’s Rachel Bootsma (left), Missy Franklin (center) and Liz Pelton (right) are each on the hunt for one or more major records. Who else could be smashing history this week?

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2015 W. NCAA Picks: Bluegrass Battle in the 200 Fly

Three of our top 8 picks in the women’s 200 fly hail from the state of Kentucky, as Christina Bechtel of the Kentucky Wildcats will face Cardinal teammates Tanja Kylliainen and Kelsi Worrell from Louisville.

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2015 W. NCAA Picks: Bartholomew and junior crew chasing Coughlin’s 49.97 in 100 back

Courtney Bartholomew nearly broke the American record in the 100 back mid-season. Can she fight off a resurgent Rachel Bootsma among others for a national title?

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Liz Pelton to Get First Chance at NCAA Title in 100 Back in 2015

Cal junior Liz Pelton will have a new day 2 individual event at the 2015 NCAA Championship meet, and it’s an event that she is expected to fare well in.

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2015 Women’s Pac-12 Swimming & Diving Championships: Missy Tops Simone in 200

Cal’s Missy Franklin beat out Simone Manuel of Stanford in the marquee matchup of the meet so far.

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4 Big Things from Day 3 of the Women’s Pac-12 Championships

Bootsma’s Back: after a sophomore slump, Cal junior Rachel Bootsma put up the #2 time in the NCAA this year while winning the 100 back.

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Cal Bears Roll Past Bruins

Elizabeth Pelton was one of many double event winners that helped propel the Cal Golden Bears to a 184 to 113 victory over the UCLA Bruins.

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Franklin and Pelton Triple, Prenot Doubles Up in Cal Victory over ASU

Franklin, pictured above, won three events and looked solid in Cal’s win over ASU.

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Team USA Swimmers Named for 2015 World University Games

2012 U.S. Olympian Rachel Bootsma will represent her country in Gwangju, South Korea in July, 2015 at the World University Games.

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Cal women beat Oregon State despite distance double from Sammy Harrison

Kaylin Bing was one of Cal’s top scorers, winning the 50 free and the 200 free relay.

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College Previews: #3 Cal Looking To Challenge For Number One Spot With A Talent Filled Roster

The Cal women have some of the top names in college swimming that makes up a fantastic roster and undoubtedly…

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Hamilton wins duel with Murphy to become Cal ‘King of the Pool’, Li remains undefeated in women’s meet

Will Hamilton had a huge season-opening day at the Cal Poly “King and Queen of the Pool” event, winning a tight battle with defending “King of the Pool” Ryan Murphy for the 2014 title.

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