WATCH: Jordan Crooks Rips 16.99 50 Free With Fins at Tennessee-UNCW Exhibition
The highlight of Friday’s exhibition came in the men’s 50 free showdown with fins, where Jordan Crooks clocked a 16.99 to beat teammate Gui Caribe (17.41).
Ranking The 2023 Women’s NCAA Recruiting Classes: #5-8
The fastest 50 freestyler in the class, Hailey Tierney headlines a very solid group of freshmen joining the Wisconsin Badgers this season.
2024 College Swimming Previews: Optimism Abound As #8 Tennessee Women Hit Their Stride
The Lady Vols are keeping the majority of their roster intact this season and have a few additions that could make a significant impact at NCAAs.
Brendan Whitfield Swims 42.67 100 Free, Wins 4th Indiv. Event On Day 5 Of YMCA Nationals
Whitfield’s 100 free win was his fourth of the week, as he had previously won the 50 free, 200 free, and 100 fly races as well.
Leah Shackley Swims 1:55.75 200 Fly On Day 5 Prelims Of Y Nationals
Shackley’s time of 1:55.75 was a five second time drop from January, moving her to 28th all-time in the girl’s 15-16 age group.
Emily Thompson Swims 4:09.05 400 IM On Day Three Of 2023 YMCA Nationals
Thompson’s time would have scored at the 2023 NCAA Championships, and she is now the third girl in the class of 2024 to go sub-4:10.
Daniel Diehl Swims 1:40.47 200 Back on Night 2 of YMCA Nationals
Diehl (above) won the 200 back by over two seconds. Brendan Whitfield dropped 2.93 seconds off his PB to win the boys 100 fly in a 46.26.
McKenzie Siroky Changes College Decision from Hockey to Swimming, Will Take a Gap Year
McKenzie Siroky has changed her college commitment for the school and sport–instead of playing hockey at UM Duluth, she’ll head to Knoxville to swim in 2024.
Tennessee Picks Up “Best of the Rest” Breaststroker Hannah Marinovich (2024)
Breaststroker Hannah Marinovich has announced her verbal commitment to the Tennessee Vols, beginning in the fall of 2024.
New Zealand Record Holder Laura Littlejohn Commits to Tennessee (2023)
Littlejohn holds New Zealand age records in five events and her best times would have made multiple ‘B’ finals at last season’s SEC Championships.
2022 SCY YMCA Nationals Day 5 Finals: Thomas Heilman Clocks 100 Free PB – 43.43
As expected heading into tonight, Piedmont Family Y handily won the combined and men’s team titles at the 2022 SCY YMCA Nationals
2022 SCY YMCA Nationals Day 5 Prelims: Ethan Schwab Swims PB 54.28 100 Breast
He was great on the 2nd 50 of the race this morning, splitting 28.72, which was the fastest 2nd 50 split in the field by over a second.
2022 SCY YMCA Nationals Day 2 Finals: Anna Moesch Splits 47.02 on Medley Relay
Of course, the swim was done off a relay start, however, it’s still noteworthy that the time comes in well under the 15-16 girls 100 free NAG of 47.23.
Northwestern Snags Verbal from 2023 “Best of the Rest” Maggie Papanicholas
Wisconsin Swimming record-holder Maggie Papanicholas has announced her decision to swim for the Northwestern Wildcats beginning in the fall of 2023.
Wave I 200 Back Winner Sophie Brison (2023) Verbally Commits to Tennessee
“Best of the Rest” backstroker Sophie Brison has made a verbal commitment to swim and study at the University of Tennessee in 2023-24.