Great start to the 50 free for Christine Magnuson
Christine Magnuson rode a fabulous start to a 24.75 and the 2nd seed coming out of prelims.
Madison Kennedy’s new look
Don’t feel bad for Madison Kennedy’s 8th place finish in last night’s 100 free final. She doesn’t, and she clocked a personal best in the 50 free prelims.
It’s starting to set in for Lia Neal
Lia Neal of AGUA made the US Olympic team at age 17 last night in the 100 freestyle.
Missy Franklin is exceeding her own expectations
After a tough double on night 6, Missy Franklin talks about how she can do it better in London.
Natalie Coughlin makes her 3rd Olympic Team
Natalie Coughlin finished 6th in the 100 free final to qualify as a relay swimmer for London.
Rebecca Soni is the best closer in the 200 Breast Game
Rebecca Soni posts the fastest 200 Breast of the year (2:21.13) to win the Olympic Trials Title.
Happy Birthday Michael!
At the end of the mix zone, we’ll try anything to get Michael Phelps to stop by for an interview this week. Give us some love MP!
Tom Shields qualifies 3rd for 100 fly final
Tom Shields dipped under :52 for the first time with a 51.89.
Tyler Clary qualifies for his 2nd Olympic Event
With only 200s to swim in London, Tyler Clary can focus on a little more speed work in the next few weeks.
Tim Phillips needs to put it all together tomorrow
Tim Phillips had a great front 50 in the prelims of the 100 fly, and a great back half in the semi-finals. He’ll qualified 5th for the final with a :52.17 (not :51).
Day 6 Finals Preview Presented by Engine
Mel, Garrett, and Braden preview the night 6 finals at the US Olympic Trials.
Video Interviews: Post Women’s 200 Backstroke Liz Pelton
Garrett McCaffrey talks with Elizabeth Beisel and Elizabeth Pelton after their prelim swims in the 200 backstroke.
Video Interviews: Men’s 100 Butterfly Prelims McGill, Giles Smith, Tom Shields
Tyler McGill, Tom Shields and Giles Smith talk to Garrett McCaffrey after the prelims of the 100 fly.
Video Interviews: 800 Free Prelims Ziegler, Sutton, Gillian Ryan
Kate Zeigler had the top time in prelims with an 8:27.61, Gillian Ryan was 3rd with an 8:28.99, and Chloe Sutton was 4th with an 8:29.02. Katie Hoff finished 13th with an 8:39.03 (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Nathan Adrian is the eyes for Anthony Ervin
Nathan Adrian had the 2nd fastest time in the prelims of the 50 free (22.06).
