Aimee Canny: “I’m doing a lot more distance now… I think my speed comes from the distance I do”
Canny broke South African records in the 200 Free (1:56.59) and 200 IM (2:09.99) while clocking PBs in the 100 Breast (1:05.97) and 200 Breast (2:23.61)
Caeleb Dressel Forces Himself to Find One Good Thing He Did Each Practice
As someone who likes to fixate on the negative things about any given practice or race, Caeleb Dressel has found success in picking apart his swimming
Kaii Winkler After First German Record: “I’ve made some pretty big adjustments in the weight room”
Kai Winkler had some big swims this weekend in Indianapolis, notably cracking the 51-second barrier in the 100 fly for the first time (50.92).
Katharine Berkoff After 26.98 50 Back: “I’ve learned a lot about myself mentally this year”
Berkoff said she’s learned that calming herself down, rather than hyping herself up, has led to more consistent times in practice and competitions
Indy Pro Swim, Chinese Nationals, & B’s are BACK! | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN
we discuss the Pro Swim in Indianapolis, Chinese Nationals, and the new *new* NCAA Championship meet format.
Katie Ledecky Eyeing End of Season: “I always like to see where I can get in training, too”
As the world record holder approaches yet another post-season with Team USA, she said something that showed just how much of a student of the sport she is.
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Ilya Kharun on Sweeping Butterfly Races, Being Competitive in 50-100-200: “It’s important to me”
Ilya Kharun pulled off a butterfly sweep this weekend in Indianapolis, taking wins in the 50 (22.7), 100 (50.6), and 200 (1:54.9) butterfly.
Bobby Finke on 1500/400IM Double: “I don’t think I’m ever gonna do that again”
Having prelims and finals of the 1,650 meant he swam the final of the 1,650 in the same session as the final of the 400 IM
Katie Ledecky on Kate Douglass’ 50 Free World Record: “I think it lifts everyone up”
Ledecky commented on Douglass’ surprise world record in the 50 free, saying it’s always special to be in the building for the fastest time ever in an event
Michael Andrew Gives Kudos To Van Mathias for Breaking His 100 Breast American Record
Michael Andrew was on deck when Van Mathias swam a 58.01 in the 100 Breast tonight, breaking Andrew’s 5-year-old American record of 58.14
Anna Moesch Has Now Broken the American & US Open 100 Free Records While Making Technique Changes
Anna Moesch continued her siege on the 100 Free record books tonight in Indianapolis, breaking the US Open and Pro Swim Series records with a dominant 52.11
Van Mathias on American Record, Just Missing 57 Barrier: “I wouldn’t ask for it any other way”
Van Mathias had a heck of a weekend, breaking two American records in the 50 breast (26.30) and 100 breast (58.01)
Van Mathias on Improvements: “Some of the best athletes ever have a bad memory”
Mathias says his mindset this past year has been to keep moving forward, noting that “some of the best athletes ever have a bad memory”.
Caeleb Dressel on Fastest 50 Free Since Paris: “Still trying to figure out how to swim freestyle”
After his 21.84 swim-off and 21.85 at night to win the B-Final, Caeleb Dressel was happy to see the progression he’s making since coming back to the pool
