Elizabeth Beisel

Beisel, Donahue, and Dressel Headline TNAQ June Invitational Psychs

The headliners of the Tennessee Aquatics Invite will be Olympic silver medalist Elizabeth Beisel, Olympic finalist Claire Donahue, and two-time American record holder Caeleb Dressel.

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2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Preview: Fresh Faces In Women’s 200 IM

2012 Olympic bronze medalist Caitlin Leverenz is a favorite to win the 200 IM at 2016 Olympic Trials, but she will face serious competition on the road to Rio.

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Olympic Trials Preview: Franklin, Dirado to Fend Off Teens in 200 Back

The 19& under U.S. talent in the backstroke is starting to creep up on the tried-and-true Olympians up top, and Missy & co. will need to be on their game in the 200 back finals at Trials.

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Atlanta Classic Day 3 Finals: Race Videos

Take a look at Elizabeth Beisel’s 200 back win and many others on the last day of competition at the 2016 Atlanta Classic Swim Meet.

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Atlanta Classic Day 3: Prelims Live Recap

Maya DiRado (above) will once again double up on the 200 IM, 200 back in the last morning session of the Atlanta Classic.

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2016 Arena Pro Swim Series- Charlotte: Day 4 Scratch Report

Look here for a report of the scratches before the final preliminary session of the Arena Pro Swim Series – Charlotte. Cody Miller (above) is sitting out the 200 IM in favor of the 50 breast.

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Atlanta Classic: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

Josh Prenot finished over 5 seconds faster than anyone else in the 200 breast final, clocking a 2:09.49. That clips his previous season best of 2:09.50 from Arena Pro Swim Orlando.

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2016 Arena Pro Swim Series – Charlotte: Day 3 Prelims Scratch Report

Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace is sitting out the 50 free, where she was the top seed, in favor of the 50 fly this morning in Charlotte.

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Manuel, Smith, and Schmitt Set New Benchmarks in Race for Olympic Gold

After their lifetime best performances at the Atlanta Classic and Charlotte Pro Swim, Simone Manuel and Leah Smith are in good position to earn an Olympic 800 free relay bid.

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Atlanta Classic Day 1 Finals: Live Recap

Katie Ledecky posted one of the world’s fastest times in the prelims of the 200 free, but how fast will she be in finals after also swimming a monster 400 IM and almost chasing down NCAA champion Ella Eastin?

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Atlanta Classic Day 1 Prelims: Live Recap

The Atlanta Classic kicks off this morning with world, national, and NCAA champions converging at Georgia Tech to square-off in the long course pool, in another opportunity to prepare for the Olympics and Olympic Trials.

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2016 Arena Pro Swim Series – Charlotte: Day 2 Prelims Scratch Report

Ryan Lochte has opted to scratch the 200m freestyle in Charlotte in favor of competing in the 400m IM in fresh form.

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2016 Arena Pro Swim Series – Charlotte: Three Races to Watch

All three women who stood on the medal podium for the 100 breaststroke at the 2015 Pan American Games will be taking part in the event in Charlotte…

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2016 Atlanta Classic: 5 Storylines, All the Links You Need

Less than a month after the pool record board was decimated during the NCAA championships, the best swimmers in the country will return to Atlanta’s McAuley Aquatic Center on Georgia Tech’s campus to participate in the Atlanta Classic.

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Gregg Troy on Elizabeth Beisel: “She’s in a Really Good Spot Right Now.”

Troy discussed the progress of U.S. Olympian Elizabeth Beisel, who dealt with a groin injury last season. Since then, Troy has seen Beisel get back to better form. He talks about Beisel’s training, and believes her fitness level is probably at the best he’s ever seen from her.

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