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SeahawkSwammer Opens 2024 Men’s NCAA Pick ‘Em Contest With Perfect Score On Night One

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2024 MEN’S NCAA SWIMMING AND DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS

The first of many shakeups for the 2024 Men’s NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships Pick ‘Em Contest occurred on Wednesday night in Indianapolis.

An overwhelming majority of entrants chose the Arizona State Sun Devils (68.4%) to sweep the day one relay events, however the Florida Gators (200 medley relay) and California Golden Bears (6:02.26) spoiled the hopes of many contestants.

495 of the 724 submitted entries slotted the Sun Devils in for day one victories, and although they fell short, they’ll still have a chance to score gold in one of the three remaining relay events. There were 580 total entries for day one of the 2023 Championships, so there’s more competition this time around.

The men’s 200 medley relay featured the fastest field in history, led by an NCAA-record breaking performance, courtesy of the Florida Gators. The Gators hit the touchpad in a scorching 1:20.15, with Arizona State matching their season best (and previous NCAA record) of 1:20.55 for silver. The NC State Wolfpack notched an effort of 1:20.98, good enough for 3rd and a new American record.

The 800 freestyle relay was also extremely fast, with Cal taking down Texas’ NCAA record from last year in 6:02.26. The Sun Devils (6:04.95) checked-in with a new school record en route to 2nd place while Texas (6:05.33) settled for 3rd.

Thankfully, no disqualifications had a significant impact on tonight’s Pick ‘Em results. There were two DQs on the night though, as Louisville and Penn State fell victim in the 200 medley relay.

In spite of the upsets, 12 competitors predicted the correct top four outcome in the men’s 200 medley relay, while 9 were perfect for the 800 free relay.

Congratulations to SeahawkSwammer for winning this first night, as they scored a perfect score (38 points) in the process. They correctly predicted the top four in both the 200 medley relay and 800 freestyle, setting themselves up nicely for the remaining three nights of action.

SeahawkSwammer is eligible for prizes, so they will take home a yearly subscription to SwimSwam Magazine for their efforts.

Day 1 Winners:

  • 200 Medley Relay – Florida (1:20.15) **NCAA Record** – Adam Chaney, Julian Smith, Josh Liendo, Macguire McDuff
  • 800 free relay – California (6:02.26) **NCAA Record** – Gabriel Jett, Destin Lasco, Jack Alexy, Robin Hanson

DAY 1 PICK ‘EM STANDINGS

Rank Username Day 1 Score
1 SeahawkSwammer 38
2 bstswmch 35
3 tooturnt 33
4 Chubbs 29
5 Spotted Zebra 27
6 Justin Pollard 26
6 Marcum Fan 26
8 Zachbla123 23
8 T rex but with butterfly wings 23
8 ka49s 23
8 oxyswim 23
8 The_Turmanator 23
13 misterman 22
13 Willswim 22
13 Mudkip 22
13 swimCAP17 22
13 S1RHC 22
13 NAZ92 22
13 Abs 22
13 hoos25 22
13 avery gator 🐊 22
13 Huddy Harris 22
13 flintp3 22
24 Swim28 21
24 W 21
24 Sassypuppy 21
24 Andrew Koika 21
24 GT404 21
24 SwamToday 21
24 kaccornero 21
31 Amel 20
31 BVJ 20
31 Speed Demon 20
34 Pichael Mhelps 19
34 ThiccRicc 19
34 MAguirre 19
37 louisesqueezel4 18
37 Josh’s Pink Slip 18
37 yobannaboy 18
37 Defund disqualifications 18
37 GOLDen Gopher! 18
37 JoshyD 18
37 Brooksies Jorts 18
37 camelmohawk 18
45 Briman206 17
45 Chuck 17
45 Ethebanger 17
45 CoachLP 17
45 Jawn 17
45 Troman22 17
45 neffry 17
45 Danny 17
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45 Johnnie Boy 17
45 Gonzo 17
45 James Bond 17
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97 coachmanny88 14
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avery
9 months ago

that 800 quite literally ruined my chances at placing better than i did for women’s yayyyy

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Coach Chackett
9 months ago

I put 10% in my name, OVERPERFORMING at 44% right now. I will likely fall back to 10%. All entries, I think, picked Marchand for the 500. (long race, leads by a lot)

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Swim
9 months ago

G-Mac that you?

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Joe
9 months ago

is anyone not eligible for prizes anymore with this NIL landscape?

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RealSlimThomas
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9 months ago

There used to be a thing where you couldn’t win if you were outside the US. Might be the only thing at this point

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Stewart Fenwick
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9 months ago

People who live outside USA.

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Braden Keith
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9 months ago

People who don’t live in the US. Maybe individuals on student visas?

Brackets/Pools like this are generally allowed for NCAA athletes so long as they don’t involve a fee to enter.

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ziggy
9 months ago

106 way tie for 600th lets goooo

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jablo
9 months ago

10 points wooooooo

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Wahooswimfan
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9 months ago

Better than my 6; thank you Florida, ASU and Cal – all top 3, I just missed the order. Probably means I have another 9 points coming from 3 more relays, plus 21 from Marchand. Beyond that?

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