2018 M. NCAAs: Dressel Pops 17.9 Split in 200 Free Relay Prelims
That split marked Dressel’s 6th time breaking 18 on a relay.
2018 M. NCAAs: Harvard 400 Medley Relay Among Day 2 Scratches
Harvard has opted out of today’s 400 medley relay prelims, meaning swimming fans won’t get to see Dean Farris swim a 100 back at this meet.
Just Keep Swimming
Each early morning, when swimmer Luiz Gustavo Borges arrives at Canham Natatorium for practice, he crosses Club Wolverine’s entrance hallway.
2018 Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 1 Relay Finals Live Recap
One year ago, Townley Haas put up the fastest 200 free split in history. His Texas Longhorns start their quest for an NCAA team title four-peat tonight, but they’ll face a loaded 800 free relay field.
Indiana’s Blake Pieroni Smashes 200 Free American Record in 1:29.63
Indiana’s Blake Pieroni moved up all the way up to the top in the all-time rankings as the leadoff member of his squad, clocking in at 1:29.63 to become the first man ever to break 1:30.
Blake Pieroni on 1:29: “I couldn’t be happier” (Video)
Indiana’s Blake Pieroni led off against reigning American record-holder Townley Haas, finishing with the two fastest 200 frees in history along with the first-ever swim under 1:30 – relay start or flat start
2018 M. NCAA Previews: Finnerty the Favorite in 100 Breast
The favorite heading into the meet, Indiana’s Ian Finnerty, is the only man to have broken 51 so far this season.
Dean Farris Splits 1:30.5 for 3rd Fastest Rolling-Start Split Ever
We hadn’t even seen the last heat of the 800 free relay yet, but heads were already turning after Harvard’s Dean Farris blasted a 1:30.5 split on the 2nd leg in heat 2.
NC State Posts Blistering 6:05.3 for NCAA Record in 800 Free Relay
NC State posted a blistering 6:05.31 to crack the NCAA Record and win the title.
The Official 2018 SwimSwam Men’s NCAA Predictions Index
As we tick down the days to the 2018 Men’s NCAA Championships, keep track of all our event-by-event previews and winner picks here.
2018 M. NCAA Previews: 4 Fastest Men Ever Will Race for 200 Free Title
The 4 fastest men in history, led by Townley Haas in the all-time rankings, will face off at the Men’s NCAA Championships.
2018 M. NCAA Picks: Texas & NC State to Square Off in 400 Free Relay
The 2018 NCAA Championships should culminate in duel between NC State and Texas that could see the 2:45 mark broken in the 400 free relay.
2018 M. NCAA Previews: Gators a Major Title Threat in 800 Free Relay
While NC State and Texas are 2 of the top teams battling for the title tonight, the Florida Gators are bringing in a team that could be hard to beat.
2018 M. NCAA Picks: Rivals Raring to Cut In On Cal-Texas Tango in 400 Medley Relay
6 different programs have season-best composite times that add up within a second of one another in an event that could turn the tides of the entire meet.
2018 M. NCAA Previews: Farris in the Hunt vs. Texas 200 Backstrokers
There are several men in contention for the title. Four of them are Longhorns. Austin Katz is the top seed, but Harvard’s Dean Farris has also been sub-1:39 this season.