Eastin pleased with pulling out “smooth” 4:00 400 IM (Video)
One of the highlight swims of the session came in the 400 IM, where Ledecky battled reigning NCAA champ and teammate Ella Eastin
Claire Rasmus Builds on Summer Success (Video)
A&M Junior Claire Rasmus had a breakout summer in 2017, finishing 7th at the Summer Nationals in the 200 free and qualifying for the World University Games
Beryl Gastadello on Ledecky: “I Had a Lot of Fun Racing Her” (Video)
Using an incredible underwater to gain momentum off the last turn, the Aggie was able to reel in and pass the Cardinal in the last few strokes to take the win
Sydney Pickrem Gives Interview on Massage Table like a Pro (Video)
Pickrem was gracious enough to speak with SwimSwam while on the massage table, and she discussed how integral the team energy is at a meet like this
Brock Bonetti Ices Down After Blazing Swims (Video)
Bonetti spoke with SwimSwam from his “garage” (post race ice bath) and described the friendly rivalry he and co-captain Mauro Castillo have in the 200 IM
David Marsh Discusses Team Elite West
David Marsh discusses his plans to create Team Elite West and where they are in the development of that program…
Conner McHugh: “We’re Under the Radar and We Don’t Really Care” Video
McHugh describes the Minnesota men’s team as “under the radar,” but expects the team to show up at the B1G and NCAA Championships.
Penn State’s Steve Barnes Previews New Aquatic Facilities (Video)
Penn State Assistant Coach Steve Barnes took a moment to speak with SwimSwam about how the team performed at the B1G Pack the Pool quadruple dual meet last weekend and the program’s development since last year.
Beryl Gastadello: “I Kind of Got Emotional” (Video)
With such a close dual on Friday between the Longhorns and the Aggies, Beryl Gastaldello walks us through the emotions of the meet
Ryan Harty: “There’s Nothing Worse Than Sitting on the Sidelines”
After red shirting last years season due to injury, Texas’ Ryan Harty is glad to be back racing for the Longhorns
Brock Bonetti Implements ‘Dressel Strategy’ in 100 Fly (Video)
Although John Shebat nabbed the win in the 100 fly, Bonetti made a hard charge on the last 25, similar to another 100 fly swimming fans have seen before…
Joanna Evans: “This is Integral in Where We’re Trying to go (Video)
Longhorn Joanna Evans swept her individual events, picking up 3 wins to help her team to victory
John Shebat Weighs Chances of Swimming 100 fly at NCAA’s (Video)
Shebat took the 100 fly, going out with a 22.45 on the front half and this time got his hands to the wall first, narrowly holding off Bonetti to win it 48.29 to 48.31
Sydney Pickrem: “I Was Finally Able to Swim IM and Breast” (Video)
The Aggies had 2 swimmers, Béryl Gastaldello and Sydney Pickrem, pick up multiple individual wins
Remedy Rule: “We wanted to get it done” (Video)
Rule held a steady lead through the 200 fly, posting a 1:55.79 for the victory