Canada’s Josh Liendo wins 3rd straight NCAA swimming title in 100 freestyle

Canadian swimmer Josh Liendo won his third career NCAA title in the men’s 100-yard freestyle on Saturday night in Federal Way, Wash. The 22-year-old Florida Gator from Toronto clocked 39.99 seconds to out-touch Tennessee rival Jordan Crooks by 0.07, claiming his second victory at this year’s NCAA championships. He became the third person in history to go under 40 seconds in the event. Crooks set … Read more

Canada’s Josh Liendo repeats as men’s 100m butterfly champ at NCAA championships

Texas won three of the five individual swimming events Friday night at the NCAA championships in Federal Way, Wash., to stay atop the team standings, and Florida claimed the other two. Florida’s Josh Liendo, of Toronto, defended his title in the 100 butterfly with a personal-best 43.06 — the second-fastest time in history. Fellow Canadian … Read more