Articles by Anne Lepesant

2018 U.S. Nationals Day 5: Ledecky Opts Out of 1500 Free

Katie Ledecky has scratched the 1500 free on the final day of competition at 2018 U.S. Nationals.

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Magahey, Rose Move to #2 & #3 in All-time 15-16 Rankings for 400 Free

16-year-old Jake Magahey and 15-year-old Dare Rose ended a spirited battle for tonight’s senior national D final with two of the three fastest 400 meter free times in U.S. 15-16 age group history.

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Watch the Race Videos from Day 4 Finals at 2018 U.S. Nationals

Watch all the championship races from Saturday night’s finals session in Irvine.

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2018 U.S. Nationals Day 4 Finals Preview: It’s Anyone’s Game in the Men’s 400 Free

Defending national champion Zane Grothe leads 5 qualifiers with sub-3:50s in the final of the men’s 400 free.

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2018 U.S. Nationals Day 4: Bethany Galat Scratches 100 Breast A Final

Bethany Galat of Aggie Swim Club, who finished 2nd in the 200 breast on Thursday, scratched the 100 breast final.

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2018 U.S. Nationals Day 4: 18U National Champ Erica Sullivan Scratches 400 Free

Erica Sullivan has opted out of the 400 Free on Saturday at 2018 U.S. Nationals.

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Watch: Race Videos from Day 3 Finals at 2018 U.S. Nationals

Watch all the championship final races from Day 3 Finals at 2018 U.S. Nationals in Irvine, California.

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U.S. Nationals Day 3 Finals Preview: Michael Andrew’s Triple Threat Looms Large

19-year-old Michael Andrew, whose goal is to become the world’s fastest sprinter in all four stroke 50s, will compete in the fly, breast and back finals on Day 3 of 2018 U.S. Nationals.

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Emma Weyant Drops 4, Jumps to #11 All-time, and Makes 400 IM A Final in Irvine

16-year-old Emma Weyant of Sarasota YMCA Sharks took another 4.45 seconds off a 3-week-old personal best and dominated her heat in the 400 IM on Friday morning.

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Watch the Race Videos from Day 2 Finals at 2018 U.S. Nationals

Watch all the championship final races from Day 2 at 2018 U.S. Nationals in Irvine.

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Josh Prenot Swims World-leading 2:07.28 to Win 200 Breast in Irvine

Josh Prenot swam the first #1 World time of the meet so far, winning the men’s 200 breast with 2:07.28.

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U.S. Nationals Day 2 Finals Preview: Dressel, Andrew to Battle for 1st 2019 Worlds Spot

50 fly American record-holder Caeleb Dressel is looking to earn the first spot on the 2019 World Championships roster.

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MP Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 7/25/2018

Read all about the Weekly Wonders for the weekend of July 20-22, 2018.

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Race Videos from Day 1 Finals at 2018 U.S. Nationals

Watch all the championship final races from Day 1 at the 2018 U.S. National Championships.

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Katie Ledecky Scratches 100 Free Final on Day 1 of U.S. Nationals

Katie Ledecky elected not to swim the 100 free final on Day 1 of U.S. Nationals, allowing her to focus on the 800 free that takes place 27 minutes later.

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