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The LSU Gymnastics team secured their fifth SEC Championship title with a program-high score of 198.075, dominating the competition and earning individual titles in every event. Led by standout performances from Haleigh Bryant, Konnor McClain, KJ Johnson, and Kiya Johnson, the Tigers showcased their talent and depth to claim victory in the Smoothie King Center.
The 2024 SEC Championships saw Florida's Bella Sims, Isabel Ivey, Olivia Peoples, and Micayla Cronk win the women's 200 freestyle relay, while Tennessee's Jordan Crooks and Gui Caribe led the Vols to a fast start in the men's 200 freestyle relay. Emma Weyant claimed the women's 500 freestyle title, and Jake Magahey won the men's 500 freestyle. Additionally, the men's 3-meter diving finals took place, and team scores showed Texas A&M leading the men's competition and Auburn leading the women's.
The 2024 SEC Swimming & Diving Championships are underway, with Tennessee's women making a strong showing on day 3, potentially posing a challenge to Florida for the SEC title. Meanwhile, Florida's men's team displayed impressive depth, placing more swimmers in 'A' and 'B' finals than any other team and are expected to end day two with a significant lead.
The 2024 SEC Championships continue with the first full day of action featuring heats in the women’s and men’s 500 free, 200 IM, and 50 free. Bella Sims won't contest the 500 freestyle, clearing the way for Rachel Stege to take control of the race. In the men’s 500 freestyle, Jake Magahey and Charlie Hawke will race side by side in the final heat. Team scores show Texas A&M leading the men's competition and Auburn leading the women's. Abby McCulloh, Emma Weyant, Rachel Stege, and Hayden Miller are among the 'A' final qualifiers in the women's 500 freestyle, while Jake Mitchell, Baylor Nelson, and Jordan Crooks are set to defend their 2023 crowns in their respective events.
The 2024 SEC Championships have begun in Auburn, Alabama, with the first session of finals featuring men’s team diving, the 200 medley relay, women’s 3-meter diving, and the 800 freestyle relay. Last year's champions, Florida, are seeded first in each of the four relays, and the competition is expected to be intense as teams vie for victory and records in the various events.
The 2024 SEC Men's Swimming Championships are set to be a competitive event, with Florida aiming for their 12th straight title and a close battle expected for second place among Auburn, Tennessee, and Texas A&M. Notable swimmers to watch include Alabama's Charlie Hawke and Kaique Alves, Auburn's Aidan and Nate Stoffle, Florida's Josh Liendo and Jake Mitchell, Georgia's Jake Magahey and Ruard van Renen, Kentucky's Levi Sandidge and Max Berg, LSU's Mitch Mason and Jere Hribar, Missouri's Jan Zubik and Grant Bochenski, South Carolina's Michael Laitarovsky and Max Spencer, Tennessee's Jordan Crooks and Gui Caribe, and Texas A&M's Baylor Nelson and Alex Sanchez.
The No. 4 Lady Vols of Tennessee softball will face Northern Kentucky in the NCAA Knoxville Regional on Friday. Tennessee has the highest national seed in program history and is hosting an NCAA Regional for the 18th consecutive season. The Lady Vols swept the SEC championships this year for the first time in program history and will look to advance to their first NCAA Super Regional since 2019.