2020 Miami Invite/Vanderbilt Dual Day 1 Recap: Miami Sweeps Day 1 Races
The University of Miami took a 25-point lead over Vanderbilt at the conclusion of Day 1 of their dual, though Vanderbilt’s depth shines through.
Savannah Barr Drops Almost 8 Seconds for 2:00 in 200 Yard Fly in Sarasota
Miami commit Savannah Barr added a big 200 fly time to her existing prowess in the 100 fly on Sunday in Sarasota, Florida.
Liam Custer Swims 2 More Best Times in Finals in Sarasota
Liam Custer continued his hot hand into Saturday night’s finals session in Sarasota, adding 2 more best times in his 7th and 8th swims in 2 days.
Liam Custer Swims 2 More Lifetime Bests in Long Course Finals in Sarasota
After a pair of best times, including a nation-leading 400 yard IM, in prelims, Liam Custer swam two long course best times in finals.
Liam Custer Drops 5 Seconds, Swims Top 15-16 400 IM in the Country This Season
Also racing in prelims at the meet on Friday morning was US National Teamer Emma Weyant (above), who almost went a best time of her own.
Swedish National Junior Teamer Emma Sundstrand Commits to Miami Hurricanes
Emma Sundstrand signed her National Letter of Intent, committing her to swim at the University of Miami beginning in the fall of 2020.
Miami Secures Commitment From Kazakhstan National Teamer Korlan Amirkhanova
Amirkhanova will be right on the brink of being able to swim on the Hurricanes sprint freestyle relays at ACCs if her career-best times convert out correctly.
Weyant Makes Big Drops in 200 Back, 200 Fly on Day 2 of Sarasota Time Trials
Weyant made an even bigger drop in the 200 back, breaking 2:00 for the first time in 1:57.22. That’s a best by over 3.5 seconds.
U.S. National Teamer Emma Weyant Clocks Lifetime Best 200 FR in SYS Time Trial
U.S. National Teamer Emma Weyant, a Virginia commit, won 4 events as Sarasota held a time trial on Friday after meet cancellations due to the coronavirus.
2019 Florida HS 4A Region Roundup: Emma Weyant Set to Defend 5 FR/IM Titles
Riverview senior Emma Weyant is on track to defending her FHSAA 4A titles in the 500 free and 200 IM while Oviedo holds all 6 relays in the state’s top five.
13-Year-Old Gabrielle Vanbrunt Posts 1:00.49 100 Fly at Greensboro Futures
According to the SWIMS database, it’s the 4th fastest time by a 13-year-old all-time.
Competitor Coach of the Month: Brent Arckey & Sarasota YMCA Staff
The Sarasota Sharks won this year’s combined YMCA Nationals points title by 25.5 over Greater Spartansburg, including some key age group swims.
YNats A Finalist Savannah Barr Verbally Commits to Miami Hurricanes
Sarasota, Florida freestyler Savannah Barr will be a major-impact player for the Hurricanes in 2020-21.
Brendan Burns Goes 3-for-3 with 200 IM Win at Day 4 of YNats
Brendan Burns is now 3-for-3 with his YMCA record-breaking win in the 200 IM.
2019 YMCA Nationals: Day 3 Race Videos
Watch all the race videos from day 3 of the 2019 YMCA SC National Championships.