Eddie Reese: Taper is an art no one understands (Video)
Eddie Reese, a zen master in his own right within the realm of swimming, is willing to admit that not even he fully understands the subtle but looming art that is Taper
Jessica Ashwood: I did have a cheeky look at the clock at 350 (Video)
Jessica Ashwood of Chandler Swim Club picked up another win with a very strong 8:18.14 to easily handle the field. That’s her best time ever, and also a new Australian record
James Magnussen: After trials I was feeling a little dejected (Video)
With Nathan Adrian out of the final, along with Anthony Ervin and Conor Dwyer, James Magnussen swam a 48.99 for the win
Mitch Larkin: It was about racing this weekend (Video)
Mitch Larkin got the better of the two Americans in Santa Clara, posting a 1:55.38 for the win in the 200 back
Kyle Chalmers: for me It’s about not changing too much (Video)
Kyle Chalmers, a top Australian youngster, swam a 49.16 for 2nd at the Arena Pro swim in Santa Clara, as well as placed 6th in the 50, 3rd in the 200, and was 16th in prelims in the 400 freestyle
Phelps breaks down first 2 Days in Austin (Video)
Michael Phelps has had mixed results in his 2 events so far in Austin
Kris Kubik: I wish they’d just turn off the clock (Video Interview)
Kubik recognized that currently everyone is in a different stage of training, but in 3 weeks time they will all be united under one common goal
Madisyn Cox’s favorite part of taper is Yoga (Video)
Madisyn Cox ran away with the women’s 200 IM final, swimming to a convincing win in 2:11.60.
Licon: This is a lot like the Big 12’s/NCAA’s double (Video)
Will Licon beat out Longhorn teammate Andrew Wilson in a highly anticipated race in the men’s 100 breaststroke
Missy: My endurance is right where it needs to be (Video)
Missy Franklin dropped a second from her morning swim in the women’s 100 back, clocking a 1:00.50 to win the event tonight
Jack Conger shares his thoughts on tight 100 fly race (Video)
Jack Conger put up 2 solid showings in the butterfly events in Austin just 3 weeks out from Olympic Trials
Grevers: I Still don’t like the 200 Back (Video)
Matt Grevers, the defending Olympic gold medalist in this event, won the men’s 100 back handily with a 53.48
Jonathan Roberts: I’m looking forward to my time in the hottub (Video)
Texas’s Jonathan Roberts surprised the crowd with a big-time over-a-second victory over defending Olympic champion in the 100 distance Matt Grevers
Allison Schmitt: I’m really excited with where I am (Video)
North Baltimore’s defending Olympic gold medalist Allison Schmitt took the win tonight in what will certainly be one of the most hotly-contested events in Omaha
Townley Haas builds on confidence from NCAA’s (Video)
Defending NCAA champion and 2016 breakout swimmer Townley Haas blasted his fastest long course time this season, swimming 1:47.86 to cut nearly half a second from his previous season best
