A Guide to SwimSwam’s US Nationals Previews
Now that the SwimSwam’s official 2014 U.S. National Championships Pick ‘Em Contest is live, we thought it might be useful…
INTERVIEW: Triple Junior National Champion Sierra Schmidt Discusses Juniors, Training At NBAC
Sierra Schmidt swept the distance free events at Juniors, winning the 400-800-1500. Hear what she has to say about her performance and her new home at NBAC.
INTERVIEW: Hear Why “The Voices” of Juniors Enjoy This Meet So Much
As we wrap up 2014 Speedo Junior Nationals, SwimSwam caught up with Michael Poporat and Sam Kendricks, the voices behind the microphones. They explained why they are so enthusiastic about this meet.
Women’s 400 Meter Freestyle – US Nationals Preview – Impressive Depth after Ledecky
North Baltimore’s Allison Schmitt will try to take on Katie Ledecky for the 400 free crown at Nationals in Irvine.
INTERVIEW: Junior National Champion Michael Andrew and His Coach Assess Performance at Juniors
Michael Andrew, shown here at far right on the podium after his 100 back title at Speedo Junior Nationals, sat down with SwimSwam to discuss his performance during the first four days at Juniors.
INTERVIEW: Corey Okubo Assesses Performance at Juniors; Looks Forward to Nationals
SwimSwam caught up with AquaZot’s Corey Okubo at Junior Nationals in Irvine, where Okubo talked about his performance in the 200 fly and 200 back and laid out his plans for Nationals and for starting Princeton in the fall.
INTERVIEW: A College Coach’s Perspective on Juniors
Utes’ head coach Joe Dykstra explains why Junior Nationals is such an important meet for recruiting purposes, and what his takeaways have been from the 2014 version.
Camille Lacourt Pulls out of Euros Due to Inflammation of the Hip Flexor
Camille Lacourt announced on Sunday, August 3 that he would be withdrawing from European Championships due to inflammation in his hip.
Abbey Weitzeil of Canyons Ties 50 Free NAG in Time Trials at Juniors
Abbey Weitzeil went a smoking 25.00 time-trialing the 50 free at Juniors on Saturday to tie Kara Lynn Joyce’s national age group record for 17-18 year-old girls.
INTERVIEW: Sergio Lopez-Miro Talks Commonwealth Games, Discusses Status of Bolles Program
Bolles’ Sergio Lopez-Miro, himself a former Olympic medalist, discusses the latest success of his swimmers at the Bolles School, and gives his assessment of where they are as a program.
Women’s 800 Meter Freestyle – US Nationals Preview – Ledecky Yes, But Who’s Next?
Katie Ledecky is the runaway favorite to win the women’s 800 at Nationals, but who will come in second?
Irvine NovAquatics’ 13-14 Boys Reclaim Their 800 Free Relay NAG
Irvine NovAquatics boys 13-14 free relay broke their second national age group record of the day with a 7:58.03 in the 800 free relay.
Irvine NovAquatics’ 13-14 Boys Destroy NAG in 400 Free Relay
The Irvine NovAquatics boys 13-14 400 free relay of Owen Kao, Justin Nguyen, Andrew Koustik, and Hunter Hitchens went 3:37.77 to break the national age group record on July 27.
Columbia Women’s Swimming and Diving Welcomes 10 Into Class of 2018
Columbia’s acting head coach Michael Sabala announced the six swimmers and four divers who will make up the class of 2018.
Columbia Men’s Swimming and Diving Announces 10 Swimmers, 1 Diver for Incoming Freshman Class
Columbia head men’s coach Jim Bolster has assembled a class of 11 to do battle for the Lions in the upcoming 2014-15 season.
