Southeastern Conference
How Lars Jorgensen Built an SEC Winning Program at Kentucky
SWIMMING WORLD NEWS
March 11, 2021—
When Lars Jorgensen had been hired as head coach of the University of Kentucky in 2013, the program was one of the bottom feeders.
Shaine Casas Poised to Step Into Spotlight at NCAA Championships
I was very ambitious...
that’s when we knew that we had something special...
rarely takes things too seriously...
SWIMMING WORLD NEWS
March 10, 2021—
Texas A&M junior Shaine Casas has been building towards what could be a dominant display of swimming at the NCAA championships.
Shaine Casas Sticks to 200 IM, Backstrokes for 2021 NCAA Champs
known for his absurd versatility...
NCAA #1 seed in all his events...
SWIMSWAM
March 9, 2021—
He's the fastest 200 IMer on the psychs by two seconds, the fastest 200 backstroker by over a second and the fastest 100 backstroker by almost a second.
Florida Men Extend SEC Title Streak With Ninth Consecutive Victory
ninth consecutive title...
third title under head coach Anthony Nesty...
1. Florida: 1,401, 2. Georgia: 1,324.5, 3. Tennessee: 850.5 4. Texas A&M: 843
SWIMSWAM
Feb. 27, 2021—
Kieran Smith's 91 individual points led the way for the Gator men, as they win a ninth-straight SEC title over Georgia.
2021 SEC Men's Swimming Champs
2021 Men's SEC Championships: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap
Shaine Casas 200 back, 1:38.38....
2 seconds over field...
SWIMSWAM
Feb. 26, 2021—
Georgia freshman Luca Urlando will race his best event, the 200 fly, on Day 4 of the Men's SEC Championships in Columbia, Missouri.
2021 SEC Men's Swimming Champs
@SwimXps #Florida and #Georgia battle at SEC #swimming champs...
2021 Men's SEC Championships: Day 3 Finals Live Recap
1. Florida: 961.5, 2. Georgia: 881, 3. Tennessee: 655
SWIMSWAM
Feb. 26, 2021—
Shaine Casas will be apart of a loaded final tonight in the 100 fly, with him, Camden Murphy and Luca Urlando all breaking 45 seconds in the prelims.
2021 SEC Men's Swimming Champs
@SwimXps #Florida leads #SEC men's #swimming champs
WATCH: Smith, Magahey Go 4:06 In 500 Free (SEC Day 2 Race Videos)
Kieran ties his American Record...
Magahey 2nd fastest all-time...
Smith: 4:06.32, Magahey: 4:06.71
SWIMSWAM
Feb. 25, 2021—
Check out all of the 'A' finals from Wednesday night at the 2021 Men's SEC Swimming & Diving Championships.
2021 SEC Men's Swimming Champs
@SwimXps Kieran Smith and Jake Magahey 1st and 2nd fastest all-time at SEC
@GoodbyeChlorine Kieran Smith and Jake Magahey put on a 500 show at #SEC champs
Kieran Smith Rattles American Record in 200 Free But Texas A&M Ends Florida’s 800 Free Relay SEC Winning Streak (RACE VIDEO)
Texas A&M Ends Florida’s 800 Free Relay SEC Winning Streak...
SWIMMING WORLD NEWS
Feb. 24, 2021—
Kieran Smith Rattles American Record in 200 Free But Texas A&M Ends Florida's 800 Free Relay SEC Winning Streak
2021 SEC Men's Swimming Champs
@SwimXps Kiieran Smith sub 1:30 200 yd free, hunts American Record
South Carolina "Short-Handed" for Men's SEC Swimming Championships
SWIMSWAM
Feb. 23, 2021—
South Carolina head coach McGee Moody released a statement on Monday that the team would be a "little short-handed" because of COVID-19 protocols.
2021 SEC Men's Swimming Champs
Kentucky Takes Early Lead After Diving Portion of Men's SEC Championship Meet
SWIMSWAM
Feb. 22, 2021—
Kentucky leads the way after the diving portion of the men's SEC Swimming & Diving Championships, thanks in part to Danny Zhang.
2021 SEC Men's Swimming Champs
@SwimXps #Kentucky out front of SEC Champs due to great start by #divers
Rhyan White Wins SEC Swimmer of the Meet at 2021 Championships
defended her SEC titles in the 100 and 200 back...
also won 100 fly...
SWIMSWAM
Feb. 21, 2021—
Alabama junior Rhyan White defended her SEC titles in the 100 and 200 back and added another in the 100 fly this weekend in Athens, Georgia.
2021 SEC Women's Swimming Champs
@SwimXps Congrats Rhyan White Wins #SEC #Swimmer of the Meet
2021 SEC Men's Championships Fan Guide
AR-Holders Smith and Finke to Propel UF
SWIMSWAM
Feb. 21, 2021—
Georgia is having a ridiculously impressive season, though, and a very strong A&M team could also make things interesting at the 2021 SEC Champs.
2021 SEC Men's Swimming Champs
SEC CHAMPIONS: Kentucky Women’s Swimming & Diving Wins First SEC Championship
For the first time in school history...
broke five school records...
12 podium finishes...
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY ATHLETICS
Feb. 21, 2021 ATHENS, GA. AND COLUMBIA, MO—
For the first time in school history, the No. 3 University of Kentucky women's swimming and diving team has won the Southeastern Conference Women's Swimming & Diving Championships. The Wildcats broke five school records and produced 12 podium finishes throughout the meet, collecting 1,124 points for their highest score in program history.
2021 SEC Women's Swimming Champs
@SwimXps #Kentucky #Women, SEC #Swim Champs. First time in program history.
2021 W. SECs Day 3: Bonnett, Pearl, and Yager All Scratch 100 Breast for 400 IM
SWIMSWAM
Feb. 19, 2021—
The trio of swimmers all scratched out of the 100 breast, where they were all seeded in the top 16, for the 400 IM, where all finished in the top 6 last year.
2021 SEC Women's Swimming Champs
Texas A&M’s Shaine Casas earns another SEC weekly swimming award
For the fifth time this season...
THE EAGLE
Jan. 27, 2021—
For the fifth time this season, Texas A&M junior Shaine Casas was named the Southeastern Conference’s male swimmer of the week Tuesday, this time sharing the honor with Florida’s Kieran
@SwimXps Congrats Shaine Casas #SEC weekly #swimming honors
Riley Gaines Named SEC Female Swimmer of the Week
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY ATHLETICS
Jan. 26, 2021—
For the first time in her achieving career, Riley Gaines has been named the Southeastern Conference Female Swimmer of the Week after leading the No. 10 University of Kentucky women's swimming and diving team past No. 19 Louisville in a 200.5-99.5 final score last Saturday. It marked the fourth straight season UK has defeated a ranked UofL team.
@SwimXps Congrats Riley Gaines Named #SEC Female #Swimmer of the Week
@GoodbyeChlorine Riley Gaines earns SEC weekly #swimming honors
Texas A&M's Top 100 Backstroker, Emma Carlton, Announces Transfer to Tennessee
Was Texas A&M's Top 100 backstroker...
SWIMSWAM
Jan. 22, 2021—
After two seasons and one semester with Texas A&M, Emma Carlton is transferring to the University of Tennessee. She’s currently back home in Washington state, where she’ll remain through the summer to train for the Olympic Trials. Due to COVID-19, Carlton should have two years of eligibility remaining with Tennessee. It’s not yet clear if the SEC will waive the one-year competition penalty for an intra-conference transfer, though they have recently done so on a case-by-case basis , with football players in particular. Below is Carlton’s full statement she posted to social media about ...
@SwimXps Once was an #Aggie, now #Vol ...
Former National Champion Bobby Brewer Named Head Coach At River City Aquatics
Former U.S. Former National Champion,
and USA Swimming National Team member ...
SWIMSWAM
Jan. 19, 2021—
Former U.S. National Champion and USA Swimming National Team member Bobby Brewer was named head coach of River City Aquatics in December. Over the past seven years, Brewer, who won the men’s 100 backstroke at the 1998 U.S. Spring National Championships, has been the owner of bdouble Consulting, an aquatic marketing and management firm. “I’m really excited about the opportunity to work with this team and help continue the championship tradition of River City Aquatics,” Brewer said in a team press release. “River City Aquatics has been a pillar of this community for years and I look fo ...
@SwimXps Bobby Brewer hired as River City Aquatics Head #swimming Coach
Longtime USMS Volunteer Ted Haartz Dies at 92
Was longtime US Masters Swimming volunteer ...
Inducted into the Masters International Swimming Hall of Fame in 2013 ...
USMS.ORG
Jan. 6, 2021—
When he learned about the 1st Annual National Masters Swimming Championship, Ted Haartz figured he and a few of his friends could be competitive at the 1971 version of the meet.
@SwimXps Ted Haartz passes at age 92, longtime masters #swimming volunteer
@GoodbyeChlorine RIP Ted Haartz, longtime master #swimming volunteer and Hall of Famer
John Hayes, #16 Recruit in Class of 2022, Commits to Alabama
SWIMSWAM
Sept. 8, 2020—
John Hayes , a 3-time individual high school state champion in Kentucky, has verbally committed to Alabama. A high school junior, Hayes is expected to arrive in the fall of 2022. He is the 16th-ranked recruit in the boy’s high school class of 2022 . I’m excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my studies and swimming career at the University of Alabama. ROLL TIDE🔴🐘 A post shared by John M.Hayes (@john_mhayes) on Sep 4, 2020 at 4:45pm PDT He is the 3rd top-20 boys’ recruit to have announced his verbal commitment so far, following Lance Norris and Michael Cotter , who commi ...
@SwimXps John Hayes Commits to Alabama #swimming