2018 Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap
Five teams are within 16 and a half points of one another for the NCAA crown at the moment, with today’s meet-high 7-event prelims session holding perhaps the most valuable key to securing a team championship.
Justin Ress’ 200 Free Absence at NCAAs Was Due to an Injury; Uncertain for Rest of Meet
NC State’s Justin Ress was a declared false start in this morning’s 200 free prelims, but SwimSwam has confirmed that his absence was due to an injury.
Dressel Throws Down 17.3 Anchor Split in 200 Medley Relay Prelims
Florida was in 5th in their heat through the fly leg, but Dressel chased down the field to pull them into 2nd at the finish.
Indiana’s Ian Finnerty Rolls to 50.47 100 Breast to Become #3 All-Time
Finnerty’s swim makes him the 3rd fastest performer of all time, moving ahead of Texas’ Will Licon, who won NCAAs last season.
NC State’s Ress, Molacek Scratch Prelim Swims; Likely to Swim All 5 Relays
Since he opted out of this event, Ress will likely swim all 5 relays for the Wolfpack at this meet.
Dressel Cruises to 9th Fastest Performance Ever; Lanza Now 8th Fastest Performer Ever
Dressel put up a 44.3 this morning, while Lanza took off with a lifetime best 44.6.
2018 M. NCAAs: Shebat, Albiero Scratch 100 Fly at Day 3 Prelims
The only scratch with a projected scoring impact this morning is Louisville’s Nicholas Albiero in the 100 fly. He was seeded #16.
2018 Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 2 Finals Live Recap
It’s been a night of Florida domination, with 50 frees of 17.81 and 17.63 from Caeleb Dressel, a 200 IM win from Jan Switkowski and a national title in the 200 free relay.
Caeleb Dressel Does it Again! 17.63 to win the 50 Free
Florida’s Caeleb Dressel has once again made history.
Switkowski Blasts 1:39.5 200 IM to Become #3 All-Time
Tonight, it was Florida’s Jan Switkowski taking over, as he put up a 1:39.54 to become the 3rd fastest performer ever. Behind him, NC State’s Vazaios also broke 1:40 in 1:39.97 to become #4.
Haas Swims to #4 All-Time with 4:08.6 500 Free for NCAA Title
2018 MEN’S NCAA SWIMMING & DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS Wednesday, March 21 – Saturday, March 24 Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center –…
Dressel Leads off in 17.81 to Become First Man Under 18
Dressel lead off for the Gators in 17.81, blowing away the individual 50 free American Record and NCAA Record as he became the first man to ever break 18 seconds from a flat start.
2018 Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap
A pair of Florida Gators will look to defend their 2017 national titles. Caeleb Dressel is the headliner – the do-everything star will try to win his fourth-straight NCAA 50 free title and challenge his own American record of 18.20.
500 Freestyle Comes Back to Earth After Scorching 2017 NCAAs
Last year’s 500 freestyle showed considerably more depth than the prelims at the 2018 NCAA Championships did this morning.
Dressel Scorches 18.1 50 Free For American Record in Prelims
Dressel got after it in prelims, taking down his own record with a quick 18.11.