Mesa Grand Prix

Michael Phelps to Return From Suspension at Pro Swim Series – Mesa

Michael Phelps has confirmed this his return to competition will come at the Mesa Grand Prix in April.

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A “Coach’s Eye”: Katie Hoff’s 200 IM (With Race Video)

We looked into Katie Hoff’s 200 IM at Mesa in comparison to her swim at the 2007 World Championships.

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A “Coach’s Eye”: Ryan Lochte’s 200 Freestyle (With Race Video)

We’ve taken a look at Lochte’s 200 freestyle race from two Grand Prix events, just as we did with Phelps’ 100 butterfly.

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A “Coach’s Eye” On Michael Phelps’ Comeback: 100 Butterfly Finals

Another look at Phelps’ finals swim in the 100 butterfly, including numbers from the 2012 Austin Grand Prix.

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Lochte Tops Phelps in 100 Fly Final at 2014 Mesa Grand Prix

Make sure to keep this page open as we’ll be constantly updating a live recap of finals. Headlining tonight, Michael…

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Universal Sports Network to Air LIVE Coverage of Michael Phelps’ Return to Competitive Swimming April 24-26

It’s not only swimmers who are waiting patiently for the first Phelps race since the 2012 London Games: Universal Sports Network is airing LIVE from the Mesa Grand Prix later this week. It’s like the Christmas of the swimming world, people.

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Mesa Grand Prix Psych Sheets Released: Phelps To Swim 3 Events, Lochte to Swim 6 Events

Michael Phelps is entered in three events in his first meet since the 2012 London Olympics. He will be swimming the 100 butterfly, the 50 freestyle, and the 100 freestyle and the 2014 Mesa Grand Prix.

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Update: All Tickets for Mesa Grand Prix Sell Out Within 48 Hours of Phelps Comeback Announcement

Update: as of 8:30 on Wednesday morning, all tickets are sold out. Tickets for the finals sessions of the 2014…

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USA Swimming Releases Qualifying Times for Austin, Orlando Grand Prixs

National Team Director Frank Busch also hinted that the series’ last three meets would have standards set at the 2013 Summer Junior Nationals qualifying times.

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2013-2014 Major American Swimming Master Schedule

There may be no Olympics or long course World Championships in 2014, but there’s still plenty to look forward to. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Closing Loopholes: Banned Individual Received Credential at Mesa Grand Prix

A banned individual received a credential for the Mesa Grand Prix, USA Swimming has confirmed.

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USA Swimming Considering Addition of 7th Grand Prix Meet for 2015 & 2016

The above are the final standings of the 2012-2013 edition of the USA Swimming Grand Prix Series.

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HardCore Swim of the Week: The Best 12-Year Old Swim Ever; Tip to Clary

We’re not splitting the award, but Clary’s 400 IM/200 Back double in Mesa deserves at least a mention in an aware called “HardCore”. (Photo Courtesy: Tyler Clary)

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Ledecky Swims to World Leader in 800 Free; Breeja Completes Breaststroke Sweep

Nobody even sniffed Katie Ledecky in the 800 free as she closed the meet with a world-leading 8:20. (File Photo from Olympic Trials: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Lochte Planning to Head to California in August; USC or Cal Possibilities

Ryan Lochte revealed on Saturday night in Mesa the first definitive timeline on his anticipated move to California. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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