The YMCA Short Course Championships return to the Ft. Lauderdale Aquatic Complex April 7-10, 2010.  One of the most exciting swimming events in the country, the YMCA Short Course Championships are highlighted by great swimming, passionate fans and, of course, the opening night parade.  This year's theme: Hollywood. 

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Day 4:  The final day of competition.  A little drizzle didn't keep the crowd quiet at the final night of finals from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.  The 1650yd freestyle kicked off the night with impressive swims by Sarasota's YMCA swimmer Danielle Valley and senior Alex Miller.  Danielle Valley took her first gold medal of the meet in a time of 16:22.88.  Valley is all smiles with Molly Sullivan in her exclusive on-deck interview.  Fan favorite Alex Miller took the 1650yd victory. Watch Alex Miller talk with Molly on deck after his impressive swim.

Sixteen year-old Haley Lips had an incredible race vs York County YMCA's Hali Flickinger where she took the win in a time of 1:58.97, only .01 ahead of Flickinger.  A great women's 200yd butterfly race.

After a timing error it was made known that Wisconsin's Leah Pronschinske did indeed break the record in the Women's 100yd breastroke with a time of 1:01.43.  Pronschinske's 100yd breastroke record time is captured on-demand on Swimnetwork.

It was an interesting night for a certain backstroker from the Triangle Area North Carolina YMCA.  During the Women's 400yd Medley Relay B Final Sabrina Benson beat the 100yd backstroke record in a time of 53.86.  Check out Sabrina Benson and her 400yd Medley Relay team on-demand. 

The team rankings are now finalize.  Congrats goes to the Sarasota Florida YMCA for being our combined championship team this year.

Way to go to all the swimmers, coaches, staff, parents, and fans for a very successful 2010 YMCA Short Course National Championships.  Thank you all for watching and we hope you enjoyed the coverage.  See you next year!

1. Sarasota Florida YMCA 660 pts.

2. Middle Tyger YMCA 656 pts.

3. Triangle Area North Carolina YMCA 438 pts.

4. Wilton CT YMCA 429.50 pts.

5. West Shore YMCA 350 pts.

6. Schroeder Wisconsin YMCA 341 pts.

7. ME Lyons YMCA 297 pts.

8. York PA YMCA 282 pts.

9. Upper Main Line PA YMCA 267 pts.

10. Reading PA YMCA 201.50 pts

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Day 3: Women Make Their Mark:  The weather held out for another perfect night at finals. And, it was a huge night for the women swimmers.  Hali Flickinger from York County Pennsylvania YMCA started out the night on a high note breaking the 400yd IM record in a time of 4:12.51. Due to a timing discrepancy that was later resolved by officials she was confirmed as the national record holder. Watch Hali Flickinger's race on-demand on Swimnetwork.

Shortly after, senior Margo Geer took her fourth victory of the meet as she owned the women's 100yd freestyle and set a meet record in a time of 48.89. Fast swimming is one thing she does amazing well and Springfield Family YMCA is happy to have her on their team.  Be sure to take a look at Margo Geer's 100yd freestyle meet record race. 

Middle Tyger YMCA from the state of South Carolina training has paid off. David Ingraham took his first gold of the meet in the men's 400yd IM. The seventeen year-old Ingraham talks to Molly Sullivan in an on-deck interview about what this victory means to him and his team. Check out swimmer David Ingraham's interview.   It was all Annie Gillig in the women's 200yd backstroke.  She cruised to her first gold to take back to South Carolina.  Here is Annie Gillig's 200yd backstroke A final on Swimnetwork. 

Here are the "Top 10" team rankings after the third night of competition with total team points heading into the final day of competition tomorrow.  Be sure to tune in tomorrow to catch the final day of action.

1. Middle Tyger YMCA 444 pts.

2. Sarasota YMCA 418 pts.

3. Triangle Area YMCA 311 pts.

4. Wilton YMCA 291.50 pts.

5. West Shore YMCA 251 pts

6. Schroeder YMCA 224 pts.

7. York PA YMCA 220 pts.

8. ME Lyons YMCA 217 pts.

9. Upper Main Line PA YMCA 173 pts.

10. Cheshire YMCA 143 pts.

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Day 2: YMCA Swimmers Have Big Nights: Once again the crowd was dancing in the stands while watching the great races of the night.  Sixteen year-old Nicholas Caldwell from Sarasota Florida YMCA set another championship record in the 1000yd freestyle to start off the night. Take the time to watch this great men's 1000yd race on-demand now.  It is worth it.

Schroeder Wisconsin YMCA's Mitchell Friedemann has had a huge last YNat meet, the eighteen year-old had another victory in the 100yd butterfly.  This captures a third championship this week. He had the time to catch up with Swimnetwork's Molly Sullivan on deck after this victory. Here is what Mitchell Friedemann had to say for this race.

KC Moss had an awesome swim in the 200yd breaststroke with a time of 2.12.78.  KC Moss is all smiles after the race in her exclusive swimnetwork interview.

And star swimmer Margo Geer cruised through the water tonight to take the gold in the 200yd freestyle.  This is also her third championship during this meet, her last YMCA Short Course Nationals.  Watch Margo Geer race to her gold medal in a time of 1.46.20.

Ask and you shall receive. The following is the list of the "Top 10" team rankings after the second night of competition. Good luck to all the teams in the coming days.  It is still anyone's meet! Enjoy!

1. Middle Tyger YMCA

2. Sarasota YMCA

3. Wilton Family YMCA

4. Triangle Area YMCA

5. West Shore YMCA - PA

6. Schroeder YMCA

7. M.E. Lyons (Anderson) YMCA

8. York and York County YMCA

9. Upper Main Line YMCA

10. Red Bank Branch

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Day 1: Four Championship Records Fall - It was a beautiful night in Ft. Lauderdale.  The crowd was pumping and the excitment of the first night filled the air. The first race of the night, the women's 100yd backstroke had a championship record by Margo Geer of Springfield Ohio YMCA with a time of 54.04.  You can watch Margo Geer swim here. 

Molly Sullivan took control of the deck interviews for Swimnetwork and caught Nicholas Caldwell after setting the 500yd championship record in 4.20.28.  Check out Nicholas Caldwell's on deck interview with Molly. 

It was exciting times for the 50yd freestyles with Mitchell Friedemann taking his second victory of the night and setting his first championship record in a fast time of 22.33.  Watch Mitchell Friedemann's 50yd freestyle race on-demand now.  And, it was a huge night for Margo Geer as she took her second gold and second meet record in the 50yd free.  Molly had the chance to catch Margo Geer with an on-deck interview. Congrats to all the swimmers and cheers to great competition all around.

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Athlete Welcome Pary: Six-time Olympic Medalist Ryan Lochte was here for an autograph signing and the Athlete Welcome Party on Tuesday night of competiton. Everyone loved him! Watch Ryan Lochte's interview with Gold Medal Mel from the party.

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Read the Monday Medley to see what Swimnetwork's Mike Gustafson has to say about the YMCA Nationals.  And watch his Chlorination video too.

Swimnetwork will be providing live streaming coverage of all prelims and finals, with Gold Medal Mel (aka Olympic gold medalist Mel Stewart) providing commentary. Molly Sullivan joins the Swimnetwork crew again and will be doing on deck interviews.

Finals start at 5:30p.m. ET and prelims begin at 9 a.m. ET.

Plus, Swimnetwork will be producing a commemorative DVD set from the meet, which will be available for purchase.  Fill out the form to receive information about the DVDs when they become available.

Full live results will be avaiable.

Check out the event psych sheet to see all the great athletes participating.

For additional information, click here.

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