Articles by Lauren Neidigh

Roy Takes Down 17-18 NAG with 2:09.7 200 Breast; Out-Touches Kalisz

Roy demolished his own former 17-18 National Age Group Record in the event, blowing away the old mark of 2:10.77 by a full second as he touched in 2:09.73. In doing so, he beat Chase Kalisz, who also broke 2:10 for the first time ever.

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Fly/Backstroker Sanjay Wijesekera Joins NYU’s Incoming Class

“I will be heading to NYU next fall because the team and Trevor are super ambitious and hungry for success and I want to be a part of that.”

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WATCH: Olivia Smoliga Sets American Record in 50 Back

Olympic backstroker Olivia Smoliga put up a lifetime best in the 50 back shootouts at the 2018 TYR Pro Swim Series stop in Mesa, and it was an American Record to boot.

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WATCH: Kelsi Dahlia Brings Home Mesa 50 Fly Shootout Title

The women’s 50 fly field included Olympic butterfliers Kelsi Dahlia, Farida Osman, and Louise Hansson.

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WATCH: Michael Andrew Earns First Shootout Title in Mesa 50 Fly

The men’s 50 fly came down to World Junior Record holder Michael Andrew versus fellow U.S. National Teamer Tim Phillips.

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WATCH: Fink vs. Finnerty in Mesa 50 Breast Shootouts

The men’s 50 breast had a strong field that included Austin shootout champ Nic Fink, U.S. Olympic breaststroker Kevin Cordes, and American Record holder Ian Finnerty.

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WATCH: Molly Hannis Wins 50 Breast Shootouts Again in Mesa

In the women’s 50 breast rounds, Austin champ Molly Hannis once again took the win. She put up yet another sub-30, touching in 29.97 while fellow Olympic breaststroker Breeja Larson was 2nd in 30.42.

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WATCH: Michael Andrew, Nathan Adrian Go Head-to-Head Again in Mesa 50 Free Shootouts

Nathan Adrian and Michael Andrew made it to the final round of the 50 free shootouts for a rematch of their Austin race.

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WATCH: Mallory Comerford Swims to 50 Free Shootout Win in Mesa

Comerford’s quarterfinal time was just 6 hundredths shy of her lifetime best, and that was coming off a post-NCAAs break.

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2018 TYR Pro Swim Series – Mesa: Neidigh, Grothe Win 1500 Free Titles

Neidigh, the Winter Nationals mile champ, started to take off around the 500-meter mark and stretched out her lead to over 10 seconds as she won the race in 16:38.24.

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2018 TYR Pro Swim Series – Mesa: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

After winning the 50 free shootouts in Austin, Margo Geer is looking to come out on top in another round of 50 frees.

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2018 TYR Pro Swim Series – Mesa: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

Nathan Adrian will set himself up for a chance to win another round of 50 free shootouts tonight.

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2018 TYR Pro Swim Series – Mesa: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

After tying with Nathan Adrian in prelims, Micahel Chadwick will challenge for the 100 free title tonight.

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2018 TYR Pro Swim Series – Mesa: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

Matt Grevers will dive in for today’s 100 back prelims.

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2018 TYR Pro Swim Series – Mesa: Andrew Scratches 100 Back on Day 2

Andrew has scratched out of the 100 back, but will still swim in today’s 100 breast.

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