Articles by Lauren Neidigh

2018 U.S. Nationals: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

After winning the 100 free last night, Indiana’s Blake Pieroni looks dangerous in the 200 free, but Texas’ Townley Haas is the man to beat.

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2018 U.S. Nationals: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

Hali Flickinger is the one to watch in the 200 fly after breaking Mary Meagher’s 37-year-old U.S. Open Record this morning.

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2018 U.S. Nationals: Day 1 Distance Heats Live Recap

This afternoon will bring 6 heats each of the women’s 800 free and men’s 1500 free, while the 7th and fastest heat will swim with finals.

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2018 U.S. Nationals: Day 1 Prelims Live Recap

Star sprinters Caeleb Dressel and Nathan Adrian headline the men’s 100 free, while the 200 fly brings in Jack Conger, Chase Kalisz, and Pace Clark for a rematch.

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2018 U.S. Nationals Day 1: Brinegar (1500 free, #8), Rooney (200 fly, #15) Scratch out; Eastin Still in

Rooney was the 15th seed there, but will instead focus only on the 100 free tomorrow, where he’s seeded 10th.

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2018 U.S. Nationals Previews: Conger-Clark-Kalisz Rematch in 200 Fly

After an incredibly close finish at 2017 nationals, we’ll get to see a rematch between Jack Conger, Chase Kalisz, and Pace Clark in the 200 fly.

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2018 U.S. Nationals Previews: Open Field Behind Margalis in 200 IM

The race for 2nd in the 200 IM has been blown open in light of recent events, but Olympic medalist Melanie Margalis remains the heavy favorite.

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2018 U.S. Nationals Previews: Franklin, Schmitt Go for 200 FR Comeback

There’s an obvious frontrunner in the American women’s 200 free field based on the past few seasons: distance superstar Katie Ledecky. Missy Franklin, the short course American Record holder, is looking to make a comeback though.

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2018 U.S. Nationals Previews: Prenot’s Sights Set on 200 Breast Redemption

After narrowly failing to qualify for the 2017 World Championships team, Olympic silver medalist Josh Prenot looks to return to the top of the U.S. 200 breast field.

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2018 U.S. Nationals Previews: All Eyes on Grothe in 400 Free

Grothe, the fastest man in the nation this year and the only American to break 3:50 in-season, looks poised for a big swim after shattering the American Records in the 500 free and 1650 free at Winter Nationals this season.

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WATCH: Race Videos from Day 3 of the Santa Clara Pro Swim

You can watch Caeleb Dressel’s 100 free win, as well as the 200 IM showdown between World Champion Chase Kalisz and World Record holder Ryan Lochte.

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WATCH: Race Videos from Days 1 and 2 of the Santa Clara PSS

Caeleb Dressel won the 100 fly last night over Andrew Seliskar, while Seliskar topped the 200 free. Seliskar is off to a strong start this season and put up a couple of best times last night.

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Santo Condorelli Switching to Italian Sporting Citizenship, Will Race in Italy Tomorrow

Notably, Condorelli’s best time of 47.88 is already faster than Dotto’s Italian Record of 47.96, so this is a big boost for the Italians and makes them a much bigger threat for the relay podium in 2020.

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2018 Atlanta Classic: Day 2 Finals Live Recap; Andrew Pops 21.7 50 Free

Among the top swims to watch tonight is the men’s 50 free, where Michael Andrew and Caeleb Dressel will race for the title.

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2018 Atlanta Classic: Magahey Tops Rooney and Lochte, Brown Swims 100 Fly PB on Night 1

Erika Brown, who had huge breakouts during the NCAA season, is already improving in the long course pool after her best time in the 100 fly this morning.

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