Conference Championships Updates!
Good morning.
What. A. Weekend. If this weekend’s conference champions are any indication of how NCAA’s are to go, we are in for a fast and exciting array of NCAA Championship meets!
CG Sports is proud to have represented athletes of the ACC’s, SEC’s, and Big Ten Championships this past weekend. Here’s how each of our athletes made waves:
Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC)
Katie Grimes (Virginia) gathered multiple accolades in her first collegiate season, winning the women’s 500 free (4:32.69) and 400 IM (3:59.69). Additionally, Katie posted a fifth place finish in a stacked women’s 200 fly (1:53.63) field.
Dare Rose (California) posted podium finishes in the men’s 100 fly (44.55, 3rd) and 200 fly (1:39.47, 2nd). He was also a member of Cal’s second place 400 medley relay (3:01.92), swimming the butterfly leg.
Southeastern Conference (SEC)
Jordan Crooks (Tennessee) splashed through the SECs, posting first place finishes and new records. He collected individual victories in the 50 free (17.85) and 100 free (40.45 - SEC meet record) and was a relay member of the NCAA record-breaking 200 free relay (1:12.80) and 400 free relay (2:42.41).
Camille Spink (Tennessee) posted victories in the women’s 50 (21.23), 100 (46.25), and 200 free (1:42.06), becoming the first woman to sweep the sprint freestyle events since 3x Olympian Kara Lynn Joyce did so in 2007.
McKenzie Siroky (Tennessee) claimed second in the women’s 100 breaststroke (57.27) and was third overall in the women’s 200 breaststroke (2:06.57).
Big Ten Conference (B1G)
Phoebe Bacon (Wisconsin) was named Swimmer of the Women’s B1G Championships for the second year in a row. She collected individual victories in the women’s 200 IM (1:53.12), 100 Back (50.14), and 200 Back (1:48.75). Phoebe’s 200 back victory made her a four-time champion in the 200 back!
Congrats to all athletes on a great weekend of swimming!
— Taylor
Other news this week:
The Unfiltered Waters podcast will be hosting a live show to kick off the Men’s NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships! Join Katie Hoff, Ryan Lochte, Elizabeth Beisel, and one mystery guest in Federal Way on Tuesday, March 25th. Proceeds from ticket sales will go to support the Southern California LSC and the swim teams impacted by the Los Angeles fires.
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Alex Massialas
Alex Massialas is a busy man: top ranked fencer, collegiate coach, four-time Olympian, and now podcast guest. Alex recently joined the “First to 15” podcast to discuss his fencing career, leading a prestigious fencing program, and how he balances it all.
Listen to the episode now to hear from Alex and to learn his Quick Hits answers.
Lilly King x JOLYN
Big news from the desk of Lilly King! She is officially a partner with and training in Jolyn suits!
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McKenzie Coan
McKenzie Coan has been named the commencement speaker for the Loyola University Maryland’s 172nd Commencement Exercises. McKenzie, a 2018 graduate from Loyola, will be presented with a doctor of humane letters, honoris causa during the ceremony.
Read the full announcement from Loyola University Maryland online.
Amy Ennion
The latest edition of Amy Ennion’s newsletter has been released and in it she outlined her upcoming swims and teased an upcoming partnership! On her calendar are two major swims: SCAR — a four day, 66 km race in Arizona in April and a solo attempt of Loch Ness in July.
Throughout the year, Amy will be raising money for Bowel Cancer UK.
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Lessons Learned from Cejih
Each week, Cejih sends out a weekly email to the entire team. Some weeks it arrives on Monday, while others it arrives on Friday. Many times this is dependent on if he is traveling or not.
These weekly emails are encouraging, enlightening, and informative. As a team, we can expect business updates, task lists, and knowledge dumps delivered in an upbeat tone.
This week’s email contained an important lesson on time management, one I will certainly seek to practice more:
“Do one thing at a time only.
Do it well.
Do it to completion
Only then, move on to the next thing.”
In a world that seems to move faster and faster each day, it feels ever more prudent to follow advice like Cejih’s to ensure that we are moving the needle on productivity without burning out our attention spans.
This week, trying jotting your daily tasks down in a focused manner (in a notebook, on individual sticky notes, in a planner) and then work on them one at a time.
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Champions Mojo, Episode #272: “College Club Swimmer Josie West Preps for Nationals”
Josie West, college club and masters swimmer, joins us to share her journey as a 21-year-old club swimmer at the University of Virginia, embarking on her first master's swimming meet. You'll hear firsthand how Josie navigated her inaugural 400 IM event, her aspirations to qualify for the CCS National Championship, and the unique challenges faced when balancing competitive swimming with study abroad experiences. Get a glimpse into the supportive and self-driven culture of UVA's club swim team, part of an expansive network under the US Masters umbrella, where social and competitive elements blend seamlessly.
Join us as Josie enlightens us on the vibrant dynamics of college club swimming, where self-motivation meets community spirit. From flexible training schedules with grad student coaches to exhilarating travel meets each semester, UVA's club team is a testament to the power of passion and perseverance. Discover the synergy between club and varsity teams at UVA, where shared practice spaces and collaborative meet support create a thriving environment for excellence. Don't miss this engaging conversation that celebrates the spirit of competition, camaraderie, and the drive to achieve greatness in collegiate swimming.
