arena Swim of the Week: Chris Guiliano Lands Worlds Berth After Seismic Drop In 100 Free
Guiliano went from having never broken 49 seconds in the 100 free to booking a World Championship berth with a runner-up finish in 47.98 at U.S. Nationals.
Former Michigan Coach Mike Bottom To Join Queens (NC) In Advisory Role
Bottom will join the Royals in August to help bolster the program as it continues its transition into the NCAA’s Division I.
Ultra Swimmer of the Month: Regan Smith
Smith’s standout month included a new American Record in the 200 fly, her first 2:03 in the 200 back in four years and a near miss of the AR in the 50 back.
Max McHugh Adds To Growing List of DQs At Nationals After Sizeable 50 Breast PB
Before the DQ, McHugh touched in a time of 26.84, which would move him up to #5 all-time among American swimmers in the men’s 50 breaststroke.
Arizona Rounds Out Coaching Staff With Addition of Chad Castillo
Castillo is Arizona’s second hire in as many weeks, joining fellow Arizona alum Amanda Beard, as both move into assistant coaching roles.
Caeleb Dressel Places 29th In Men’s 100 Free To Open U.S. National Championships
The two-time world champion and reigning Olympic gold medalist in the 100 free was nearly two and a half seconds slower than his PB of 46.96 from 2019.
Bob Bowman Says This Is Michael Phelps’ Biggest Contribution To The 200 Fly
In fly, Phelps is perhaps most well known for breathing every stroke, but Bowman believes his continuous kick made the greatest impact on the 200-meter event.
Kaii Winkler Suffers Fractured Wrist, Elbow In Biking Accident
Winkler suffered fractures in his left wrist and right elbow on Friday, as he was involved in a biking accident while heading home from morning practice.
Abbey Weitzeil Continues 2023 Resurgence With 52.92 100 Free PB
After missing the World Championship team last year, Weitzeil has been on fire throughout 2023, and she’s carried that momentum into Nationals.
2023 U.S. World Trials: Official SwimSwam Preview Index
Keep up with all of SwimSwam’s previews and picks with our official preview index for the 2023 U.S. National Championships.
2023 U.S. Trials Previews: Next Wave To Challenge Ledecky’s Reign In 200 Free
Katie Ledecky hasn’t lost the 200 free at a National Championship or selection meet since 2013, and she’ll need to be at her best to hold off the next crop.
2023 U.S. Trials Previews: Does The Dressel Dominance Continue In Men’s 50 Free?
Caeleb Dressel has been the world’s best in the 50 free since 2017, but his recent leave of absence puts that reign into question this summer.
SwimSwam Pulse: 64% Think Australia Outperforms U.S. Women In Relays At Worlds
The Aussies have emerged as favorites to win the majority of the women’s relays at Worlds following their standout showing at Trials.
arena Swim of the Week: Jenna Forrester Continues Steady Rise With 4:34 400 IM
After turning 20 midway through the meet, Forrester set her fourth PB of the Aussie Trials on the final day in the 400 IM, making her a Worlds medal threat.
2023 U.S. Trials Previews: Walsh’s Time To Shine In Women’s 50 Free
After missing a World Championship spot by one one-hundredth last year, Gretchen Walsh is primed for a big showing in the 50 free in 2023.
