2016 LONGHORN ELITE INVITE
- June 3rd-5th, 2016
- Austin, Texas (University of Texas Jamail Swim Center)
- Prelims start at 9:30 AM, Finals start at 6:30 PM, except Sunday, 5:30 PM (U.S. Central Time)
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WOMEN’S 100 FREE
Arizona’s Margo Geer took the top spot in prelims this morning, dipping under 55 with her 54.93. Not far behind her were Olympians Allison Schmitt (55.15) and Missy Franklin (55.19), who clocked 55-lows to take 2nd and 3rd seed respectively for finals. Texas’ Rebecca Millard was also under 56 to take 4th in 55.85.
Lauren Pitzer, a member of the USA National Junior Team, came in at 56.90 to take 6th behind Lisa Boyce (56.18). Arizona’s Bonnie Brandon was a nail behind in 56.93 to take 7th seed. Texas’ Tasija Karosas rounded out this morning’s top 8 with a 57.16.
Top 8:
- Margo Geer, 54.93
- Allison Schmitt, 55.15
- Missy Franklin, 55.19
- Rebecca Millard, 55.85
- Lisa Boyce, 56.18
- Lauren Pitzer, 56.90
- Bonnie Brandon, 56.93
- Tasija Karosas, 57.16
MEN’S 100 FREE
David Nolan was the only man under 50 seconds this morning, clocking a 49.80 to take the top seed headed into finals. Just behind him was Texas’ Jack Conger, who clocked a 50.03 for 2nd ahead of Ray Bornman (50.09).
Conger’s teammates Clay Youngquist (50.32), Brett Ringgold (50.51), and Townley Haas (50.81) took the 4th through 6th spots. Tying for 7th and sneaking into the final were Michael Phelps (50.84) and Longhorn alum Austin Surhoff (50.84).
Top 8:
- David Nolan, 49.80
- Jack Conger, 50.03
- Ray Bornman, 50.09
- Clay Youngquist, 50.32
- Brett Ringgold, 50.51
- Townley Haas, 50.81
- (T-7) Austin Surhoff, 50.84
- (T-7) Michael Phelps, 50.84
WOMEN’S 200 BREAST
Texas Longhorn Madisyn Cox clocked a 2:29.68 for top seed in the 200 breast this morning, almost 2 seconds faster than anyone else. Georgia’s Annie Zhu took 2nd in 2:31.46, followed by Amanda Sanders (2:32.00) and Olivia Anderson (2:32.76), who battled closely for 3rd. Laura Sogar, a member of the pro group training at Texas, finished 5th in 2:34.26.
Top 8:
- Madisyn Cox, 2:29.68
- Annie Zhu, 2:31.46
- Amanda Sanders, 2:32.00
- Olivia Anderson, 2:32.76
- Laura Sogar, 2:34.26
- Lara Bate, 2:34.42
- Morgan Friesen, 2:35.81
- Danielle DellaTorre, 2:37.66
MEN’S 200 BREAST
NBAC’s Chase Kalisz took control of the men’s 200 breast this morning, clocking a 2:13.66 to take top seed. Texas’ Will Licon, the American Record holder in the 200 yard breast, swam to a 2:15.31 for 2nd. Licon’s training partner Andrew Wilson, a Division III NCAA Champion, took 3rd in 2:16.58.
Top 8:
- Chase Kalisz, 2:13.66
- Will Licon, 2:15.31
- Andrew Wilson, 2:16.58
- Jackson Ford, 2:17.64
- Trent Jackson, 2:18.51
- Casey Meizer, 2:18.76
- Basil Orr, 2:19.06
- Hayden Henry, 2:19.73
WOMEN’S 400 FREE
U.S. National Teamer Cierra Runge and Danish Olympic medalist Lotte Friis put up a pair of 4:10s to lead the women’s 400 free prelims. Runge was the fastest overall, clocking a 4:10.36 to Friis’ 4:10.96. Tenths behind Friis was U.S. Olympian Allison Schmitt, who medaled in this event at the London Olympics. Schmitt clocked a 4:11.63 for 3rd seed.
Top 8:
- Cierra Runge, 4:10.36
- Lotte Friis, 4:10.96
- Allison Schmitt, 4:11.63
- Sierra Schmidt, 4:12.86
- Joanna Evans, 4:16.01
- Quinn Carrozza, 4:16.61
- Rachel Zilinskas, 4:19.20
- Haley Herzberg, 4:19.83
MEN’S 400 FREE
The Longhorn men got a slew of swimmers into the top 8 of the men’s 400 free, led by Longhorn Alum Michael McBroom. McBroom swam to the wall in 3:53.21 for top seed, narrowly ahead of Texas’ Clark Smith, who clocked a 3:53.23. Taking 3rd, also in the 3:53-range, was Yale’s Kei Hyogo in 3:53.85.
Smith’s teammate Townley Haas will also compete in tonight’s loaded final after taking 5th in 3:57.42. That time landed him one slot behind Junior World Champion Sean Grieshop (3:56.85) and a nail ahead of teammate Jonathan Roberts (3:57.54).
Top 8:
- Michael McBroom, 3:53.21
- Clark Smith, 3:53.23
- Kei Hyogo, 3:53.85
- Sean Grieshop, 3:56.85
- Townley Haas, 3:57.42
- Jonathan Roberts, 3:57.54
- Chris Yeager, 3:58.31
- Dylan Bunch, 3:59.60
WOMEN’S 100 FLY
Georgia’s Megan Kingsley was the top qualifier for finals in the women’s 100 fly, posting the only sub-1:00 of the morning with her 59.91. Victoria Edwards (1:00.43) and Dakota Luther (1:00.62) were closely matched for 2nd and 3rd, respectively. Lisa Boyce qualified for her 2nd final of tonight’s session with a 1:00.79 for 4th overall.
Top 8:
- Megan Kingsley, 59.91
- Victoria Edwards, 1:00.43
- Dakota Luther, 1:00.62
- Lisa Boyce, 1:00.79
- Remedy Rule, 1:01.52
- Mimi Schneider, 1:01.62
- Brynne Wong, 1:01.67
- Kara Eisenmann, 1:01.97
MEN’S 100 FLY
David Nolan came out on top again in the men’s 100 fly, posting a 53.24 to take top seed for the final tonight. Nolan was the slimmest possible margin ahead of teammate Michael Phelps, who was 2nd in 53.25. Texas’ Joseph Schooling came in behind them for 3rd in 53.40.
Tonight’s final will be packed full of talent, as 3 more Texas men were in the 53-range to qualify in the top 8. Will Glass and Jack Conger were within hundredths of each other, with Glass taking 4th in 53.63 just ahead of Conger (53.66). Their teammate Tripp Cooper also snuck under 54, taking 6th seed with his 53.99 this morning.
Georgia’s Pace Clark (54.04) took 7th to earn himself a spot in the race tonight. Behind him was Arizona’s Chatham Dobbs, who won a very close battle for 8th in 54.45. Just missing out on the final were John Shebat (54.46) and Pavel Sankovich (54.47).
Top 8:
- David Nolan, 53.24
- Michael Phelps, 53.25
- Joseph Schooling, 53.40
- Will Glass. 53.63
- Jack Conger, 53.66
- Tripp Cooper, 53.99
- Pace Clark, 54.04
- Chatham Dobbs, 54.45
Strange to see Dave Nolan going so close to his best time 3 weeks out from trials. Who knows, maybe he’s finally figured out how to swim long course? Could he dip into the 48 range this summer?
Dave- possibly. It’s his first year with a full focus on long course. I believe he took the year off from school as well since he moved to Tempe to train, so that means he can also fully focus on swimming. I’m sure his academic load at Stanford was difficult and that can have a huge impact. We could be seeing a break out from him in a few weeks.
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Lauren, the times of men’s 400 free are net correct. Check it please.
Brownish- I’ve corrected them. Made a typo on the first 2. Thanks for catching it!
Not at all!
I think everyone know this, but if you don’t…… elites attend this meet b/c prelim sessions are relatively easy, no stress, little media. I expect finals swims to be much faster.
If FINALS swims are not faster in ATX, it does not mean the swimmers are in trouble. Everyone at this meet has done a lot of base-work (all the elites we’re discussing). During taper, and everyone’s coming off hard training RIGHT NOW, weird things happen. Sometimes you have poor swims. This meet is just a test. It’ll tell everyone how much they need to rest – meaning more rest or staying the course.
Still, I think we’re going to see a few eye-popping swims this weekend. … Read more »
Will there be race videos for the finals?
I’ll ask. I’m 99% sure all UT meets have a first rights obligation to ESPN…but they sometimes allow a race or a few to be filmed.
If you don’t get watchespn then just ask a friend for their streaming password, or go to a college campus somewhere.
A Tim Layden story on si.com indicated that Phelps would try to rip a fast 200 free at this meet. If he was able to go sufficiently fast, he would be in consideration for the 4×200 in Rio would skip the 200 free at trials altogether.
Quote: “Phelps is swimming the event (along with his three trials events) at the Elite Invite this weekend in Austin, with the goal to swim it fast enough to secure a position on the 4×200 free relay so he doesn’t have to swim it in Omaha.”
The way these morning swims look, I think he’d better plan on swimming both the 100 and 200 free in Omaha
He’s likely using this prelim swim to shake out the Salt Lick pre-meet meal.
ha…. I live 11 minutes from Salt Lick, eat it way too much.
Good one, Mel! I live 11 minutes from Salt Lick too, though mine is the one in Round Rock. Best BBQ.
Salt Lick is for quantity and not quality. Much better places to get BBQ in Austin
Also interesting from that story is that Phelps is doing a full taper for Trials.
Oh no…..!
Headlines of June 3, 2016:
– Serena will play another Grand Slam final. I’m rooting for her but I’m not very confident for the final. 3 matches in 3 days and her future opponent has beaten her in Roland-Garros 2 or 3 years ago. Hopefully.
– A part of France is flooded. Biggest floods since a very very very long time.
– US unemployment rate drops to 4.7%. It starts to decrease in France but it’s still around 10%.
– David Nolan is first after prelims in a long course event. It’s not so common.
– and Happy Birthday to one of my favorite US swimmers ever Katie Hoff!
Hopefully not flooded in your area!
More interested In men’s final at Roland Garros. One of them finally wins the clay slam, I’ll be happy either way.
Well, as the top American contender, I am interested in Serena’s possible 22nd Grand Slam.
I’m interested in seeing if Joe Flacco can be a elite quarterback this year
MP was in 50.80 in the 100 free prelims last year at a local meet in Baltimore around 4 weeks before US nationals.
Then he swam 49.66 in final.
Around 7 weeks before US nationals, last year in Santa Clara he swam:
1.49.03 in the 200 free
1.57.62 in the 200 fly
50.60 in the 100 free prelims
2.03.01 in the 200 back
1.59.39 in the 200 IM
He also might not be fully rested for Olympic trials. Likely saving his 100% for Rio. Nothing to worry about if he doesn’t beat his in season times from the lead up to Nationals last year, because Trials isn’t his only focus 🙂
Good race for Nolan – to be .3 off his best here can’t really be a bad thing. I wonder if he just got excited this morning or if this is an indication of a broader trend. Possibly a bit of both.
He was good on the 100 fly too. Hopefully he has some more in the tank for tonight. Could see him under 2:00 in the IM if that is the case.