5 Best Races to Watch for the 2013 Mesa Grand Prix (Plus Links)
The pool in Mesa, Arizona is ready to erupt on the eve of the first ever Mesa Grand Prix.
Post-NCAA Championships Big Question #2: Who Was the Swimmer of the Men’s Meet?
Let’s take a look at all of the criteria that go into selecting a swimmer of the year; also how many nicknames can we come up with for Vlad Morozov in 20 seconds? Find out in Big Question #2. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Night 3 Recap, Top 5 from Finals
3 NCAA records, 4 guys under 1:40 in the 2 back and an epic mile from a leader of the National Championship team. Epic final night.
Tom Shields’ collegiate legacy is intertwined with the sustainable success of the Cal Bears
2 firsts and 2 seconds for Cal in Tom Shields’ 4 years with the Golden Bears. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Records Fall By the Handful as Michigan Roars to 12th NCAA Title (Finals Recap)
Michigan’s Connor Jaeger already has a 500 free title under his belt. A win in the mile would almost seal-up a team championship for the Michigan Wolverines. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Tom Shields Ties Michael Phelps As the Fastest of All-Time in 200 Yard Fly
Tom Shields tied the GOAT as the GOAT in the history of the 200 yard fly on Saturday. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Teduits Smokes 200 Backstroke; Michigan Ends Day 3 Prelims With Encouraging Swims
The Michigan Wolverines’ 200 medley surprised with an NCAA Record on day 2 of this meet. They’ll hope to start off hot again on day 3 to lock up the NCAA Championship. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Tom Shields deserves a Rub Down
Tom Shields was so busy on Friday night that he only had time to talk while he was getting a massage after finals.
Michigan Beats Cal in Both Relays to Win Day; Nolan Adds Second Win of Sophomore Championship
The Michigan men started the session off with a bang in the 200 medley relay: a victory they’d badly need to maintain their 30+ point advantage over Cal on day 2. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Fishback Breaks Down Scenarios; Michigan Looks Comfortable Headed Into Final Day
Kristian Ipsen is two-for-two in diving events so far. Is success on platform enough to pull Stanford back into the top 5? That and more questions answered by Price V. Fishback. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Top 5 moments from night 2 in less than 5 minutes
Garrett McCaffrey runs down the top 5 moments from night number 2 of the Men’s NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Michigan Breaks NCAA Record; Cal Gets American Mark in 200 Medley Relay
Zach Turk traded in his Kenyon purple for Michigan maize this year, and outsplit Vlad Morozov to bring Michigan home to their first-ever NCAA title in the 200 medley: one won with a bang. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
2013 Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 2 Up/Downs
If Michigan ends up winning this meet, then Miguel Ortiz is their MVP. Three swims, three A-Finals. He needs to score big tonight for the Wolverines. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Fishback Brings the Numbers: Michigan Still Projected Favorites, But Gap Closing Mid-Day
Cal’s Tom Shields, if he can repeat his double from last year, could make the margin under 40 points going into the final day. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)