Michael Andrew Wins 100 Breast in Post-Worlds Return to Racing in Carlsbad
After focusing on 50 meter races at the World Championships in February, Michael Andrew is back into Olympic event racing racing this week in Carlsbad.
Gal Groumi Chooses 200 Fly (#1 Seed) Over 100 Free (#2 Seed) on Saturday at Big Tens
Gal Cohen Groumi has an individual title and a runner-up finish under his belt already at the Big Ten Championships. He’ll have to upend Brendan Burns to get another win.
Down Goes Phelps: Luka Mijatovic Breaks Michael Phelps’ 13-14 400 IM Record
Luka Mijatovic broke his third National Age Group Record in two days on Friday, taking down Michael Phelps’ 400 IM Record.
14-Year-Old Luka Mijatovic Goes 1:49 in the 200 Meter Free; Faster than Thorpe
Luka Mijatovic has broken his second National Age Group Records in two nights at the California/Nevada Sectionals, re-breaking the 200 meter free.
Regan Rathwell Emerges from Injuries with 1:52 in the 200 Back at Last Chance Meet
Regan Rathwell has had a tough two years, but she’s coming out the other side with a probable NCAA qualification after Friday’s Tennessee Last Chance meet.
Katie Ledecky Is Entered at the Florida Swimming Senior Champs in Yards Instead of Pro Swim
For the second-straight year, Katie Ledecky is entered to swim a single event at the Florida Spring Senior Championships.
Luka Mijatovic Re-Breaks 13-14 National Age Group Record in 1500 Meter Freestyle
As Luka Mijatovic winds down his 13-14 swimming career, he’s taking another run at the record books this weekend in Novato, California.
Disqualified Michigan 400 Medley Relay Was Overturned on a “Delayed Call” Technicality
Another controversial officiating decision led to a DQ of Michigan’s men’s 400 medley relay being overturned on Thursday evening.
Gal Cohen Groumi Chooses 100 Fly Over 200 Free at Big Tens (Day 3/Friday Heat Sheets)
Gal Cohen Groumi is the Big Ten’s best swimmer this season in both the 100 fly and the 200 free this season, leaving a big choice for Friday.
Three Auburn Men Hit Olympic Trials Cuts at Wednesday Time Trial
Logan Tirheimer dropped almost half-a-second in the 50 free to book his ticket to the US Olympic Trials in June in Indianapolis.
FACT CHECK: What Would Happen in a Dual Meet Between St. X (Louisville) and Carmel High?
One commenter proclaimed that Kentucky State Champions St. X “would win in a duel meet this year by 100 points” over the Indiana State Champions Carmel.
Alana Berlin Blasts 23.97 50 Back at Wisconsin Short Course Senior Championships
Alana Berlin, a Stanford commit from the Schroeder YMCA, swam big sprint times last weekend at the Wisconsin LSC Senior Championships.
Acropolis Swim Open in Greece Renews €50,000 ($54,000) Prize Pool for 2024
The 5,000-seat Athens Olympic Aquatic Center will play host to the 2024 Acropolis Swim Open with a pile of cash on the line.
Leah Shackley Undercuts National High School Record at PIAA District Meet
Pending NISCA certification (they didn’t certify her swim last year), Leah Shackley swam under the National High School Record in the 100 back.
Jake Foster Isn’t Swimming at the Big 12 Championships Either
Jake Foster, who swam two dual meets for the Texas Longhorns in January, doesn’t have any individual entries at this week’s Big 12 Championships.
