The Biggest Storylines From The Virginia vs. Florida Dual Meet
In this article, we review some of the biggest storylines that will be coming out of this weekend’s dual meet between Virginia and Florida.
Florida Flexes With Josh Liendo Addition and a Legendary NCAA Record in Reach
The Florida Gators were the 200 free relay NCAA Champions last season. Even after graduating two legs, they could be even faster this year.
Gracie Weyant Swims 2:14.93 200 IM on Final Night of Cary Sectionals
Weyant’s time would have finished fifth at US International Team Trials in April, an event she finished 12th in there.
Macguire McDuff Wins Men’s 100 Free in 49.06 on Night 2 of Cary Futures
McDuff is a rising sophomore at Florida and has now dropped almost a full two seconds in the 100 free over the last year.
Kaii Winkler Blasts 49.68 100 Free To Jump To #4 All-Time Among 15-16s
In his first race since turning 16, Winkler dropped more than half a second in the 100 free to shoot up the all-time rankings in the boys’ 15-16 age group.
2022 U.S. Trials: Berkoff, Madden & Lasco Scratch 100 Free ‘B’ Finals On Day 1
Katharine Berkoff has dropped the women’s 100 free ‘B’ final on Tuesday after qualifying 10th out of the prelims in 55.10.
2022 M. NCAA Picks: UVA Riding On American Record Hype In 200 Free Relay
The Virginia men won an ACC title and broke the American record in the 200 free relay last month. Will they win this event at NCAAs?
2022 M. NCAA Picks: Title Implications On The Line In 400 Free Relay Finale
Bjorn Seeliger has taken over the mantle from Ryan Hoffer as Cal’s go-to sprinter, and the Bears are looking primed for a repeat win in the 400 free relay.
2022 SEC Championships: Day 5 Prelims Live Recap
Tennessee’s Jordan Crooks will have all eyes on him in the men’s 100 freestyle after becoming the fastest freshman in the 50 free earlier in the meet.
2022 SEC Championships: Day 2 Finals Live Recap
Both the 50 and 500 freestyle will take place on night 2 of the SEC Championships, along with the 200 IM and 200 freestyle relays.
Katie Ledecky Beats Zane Grothe at Florida-Auburn Dual
Both volunteer assistants Katie Ledecky (Florida) and Zane Grothe (Auburn) raced in a 500 at the Florida-Auburn dual meet.
Katie Ledecky Makes Gator Debut as Florida Men, Women Sweep Georgia
Neither Bobby Finke nor Kieran Smith swam at Friday’s meet, but another Gator Olympian, volunteer assistant Katie Ledecky, swam the men’s 500 frees in their absence.
Ranking the 2021 Men’s NCAA Recruiting Classes: #13-16
Brazilian Murilo Sartori (pictured) brings an elite-level mid-distance freestyle to the Louisville Cardinals this season.
Rye Ulett Claims Two Titles on Final Day of Huntsville Futures
Ulett claimed the top spot in both the 200 IM and 200 back to close out the Huntsville Futures meet in Huntsville, Alabama.
Ella Welch Tops Gretchen Walsh in 100 Free at Day 2 of Huntsville Futures
Welch topped the US Junior National team member in the 100 free to kick off day two of the Futures meet in Huntsville, Alabama.