5 Storylines To Watch At the 2019 Minnesota Invite
It’s a rematch of 2019 NCAAs, with #1 Cal taking on #2 Texas. Watch for some brutal battles through the 50, 100, and 200 freestyles.
NCAA Division I Top Times Heading Into First Round of 2019 Invites
With a flurry of mid-season invites coming up this week, here’s a quick snapshot of the top times in NCAA Division I so far this season.
2019-2020 NCAA Men’s Swimming & Diving Power Rankings: November Edition
Our #1-ranking votes are no longer unanimous after a fast fall season for several top programs. The uncertainty after the top two also continues.
Whitley Goes 52.9/1:53.4 As Cal Nearly Sweeps Triple Distance Meet
Reece Whitley was one of three Cal Bears to sweep their respective discipline in a dominant showing over Stanford at the annual Triple Distance meet.
Zheng Quah Clocks 1:34.9 200 Free as Cal Sweeps Pacific
Quah has a personal best of 1:33.75, and his first 200 free of last season (also in October) was 1:37.09.
Programs Across the Country Receive Their Championship Rings
The most elite swimming programs in the country are honored by their universities with their championship rings through special ring ceremonies.
Cal Men Head to Pacific for First Dual Meet of 2019-20
California will compete in its first dual meet of the 2019-20 season when it clashes with Pacific on Thursday afternoon in Stockton, Calif.
Competitor Coach of the Month: Dave Durden, California
The Cal men hold the nation’s top time in the 100 fly, 100 back, 100 breast and 100 free thanks to fast swimming at the King of the Pool meet.
College Swimming Previews: Unlikely Sprints/400 IM Combo Lead #1 Cal Men
Cal has the two best returning 50 freestylers in the NCAA. But they also have arguably three of the top 400 IMers. That’s what you call a well-rounded roster.
Cal’s Zheng Quah Crowned 2019 King of the Pool, Wins 4 of 5 Events
Cal senior Zheng Quah became the 2019 King of the Pool at the annual Cal/Cal Poly dual meet, winning 4 of the 5 pentathlon events.
SwimSwam’s 2019-2020 NCAA Division I Men’s Preseason Picks
The NCAA swim season is upon us, and it’s time for a time-honored tradition: SwimSwam’s staff predicting NCAA event champions half a year out.
Defending National Champion Cal Opens Season at King of the Pool Meet
Defending national champion California will travel to San Luis Obispo, Calif. on Friday for the season-opening King of the Pool competition at Cal Poly.
NCAA Champion Cal Men Have 3 Home Meets in Title Defense Season.
Sean Grieshop (above) is the top returning swimmer in 2 NCAA events in the 2019-2020 season: the 500 free and the 400 IM.
2019 U.S. Nationals: Fierce Day 4 Photo Vault
SwimSwam’s Jack Spitser was on deck to capture all of the intensity and ferociousness of Day 4 at the 2019 US National Championships.
2019 U.S. National Championships: Day 4 Finals Live Recap
Tonight’s session features finals of the 400 freestyle, 100 breaststroke, 100 backstroke, and men’s 4 x 200 freestyle relay.