US Open Champion Marie Wattel surprised by time drop (Video)
France’s Marie Wattel flipped in 26.21 to give herself the early lead. The field was never able to close in on her as she finished in 54.27 to win the race by nearly a full second
Ashley Twichell on US Open, World Titles (Video)
Ashley Twichell‘s lead was never in question, as the NCAC swimmer and open water world champion led from start to finish with an 8:30.63 to top the 800 field by over 4 seconds
Gunnar Bentz talks Austin training trip (Video)
U.S. Olympian Gunnar Bentz of the University of Georgia led the 200 fly from start to finish.
Columbia Swim Club seeking Assistant Coach
Columbia Swim Club has an Assistant Coach position opening, starting Sept 1, 2017
Dave Durden comments on Men’s 2017 Worlds Team (Video)
Now that the U.S. World Championship Trials have wrapped up, it’s time to take a look at their roster for Budapest and give it a little analysis.
Greg Meehan comments on Women’s 2017 Worlds Team (Video)
Team USA will take 24 men and 21 women to Budapest next month for the 2017 World Championships.
Caeleb Dressel: “I’ve had nightmares about that race” (Video)
Caeleb Dressel had it from the start, exploding into his breakout with an advantage and never relinquishing it, winning the men’s 50 in a time of 21.53
Abbey Weitzeil talks through rough transition of freshman year (Video)
Though this year hasn’t been the easiest for Abbey Weitzeil, she was able to keep it light and fun enough to put herself back on team USA
Simone Manuel: “I think I put too much pressure on myself” (Video)
Simone Manuel executed a great 50 free tonight, winning by nearly half a second in 24.27 to move into #3 in the world
Nathan Adrian: “I certainly worked more aerobic this year” (Video)
Even though Nathan Adrian will once again compete for the USA on the big stage in both the 50 and 100 freestyle, his training has been a bit different this year
Abrahm DeVine doesn’t even think his coaches saw this coming (Video)
DeVine charged home in a blazing 27.81, out-splitting the entire field to move into 2nd in the closing metres
Kevin Cordes is kind of superstitious about his food (Video)
When it comes to big meets, Kevin Cordes doesn’t just eat whatever happens to be in front of him at the time
Smoliga: “I was definitely gentle on my start this time” (Video)
Olivia Smoliga of the Athens Bulldogs gets her individual event in Budapest with a 2nd place finish in 59.17
Zane Grothe: “Sometimes I have to tell myself to look around” (Video)
After turning 1st at the 200, Grothe pulled away from Smith and Haas, clocking in at 3:44.43 to lower his personal best
Kathleen Baker: “I think i really mastered the details” (Video)
Cal’s Kathleen Baker put up a new meet & U.S. Open Record of 58.57 to win the women’s 100 back, improving her personal best that she posted winning the Olympic silver last year
