2017 Worlds Previews: USA Seeks Worlds Redemption in M. 400 FR Relay
After missing the final in the men’s 400 free relay in 2015, the USA is one of the major medal threats for gold at the 2017 FINA World Championships.
2017 Worlds Previews: Dressel vs. Schooling Again in M. 100 Fly
Former club teammates turned NCAA rivals Joseph Schooling and Caeleb Dressel will have their rematch in the 100 fly, though this time it’ll go down in the long course pool at the 2017 FINA World Championships.
2017 Worlds Previews: Can McEvoy Replicate 47.0 in Men’s 100 Free?
If McEvoy can replicate that incredible 47.04, he would be head and shoulders above the field, but he has yet to dip back into the 47-mid to 47-low range.
2017 Worlds Previews: Murphy vs. Jiayu Showdown in M. 100 Back
Murphy set the World Record at 51.85 on the 4×100 medley relay leadoff at the Rio Olympics, but Jiayu nearly took it down with a 51.86 at 2017 Chinese Nationals.
2017 Worlds Previews: Dogfight for Podium Spots in M. 200 Free
Several men have lined up to try and join China’s Sun Yang in the sub-1:45 club, but the Chinese Olympic champ is the only man in this field to have broken that barrier since 2012.
ASU’s Andrew Porter, Reid Elliott Granted Another Year of Eligibility
After making a successful appeal to the NCAA, Arizona State’s Andrew Porter and Reid Elliott have been granted another year of eligibility and will compete for the Sun Devils for the 2017-18 season.
2017 Worlds Previews: Kalisz, Seto on Fire in Men’s 400 IM
Team USA’s Chase Kalisz has been on fire this season, and has a serious shot at challenging Japan’s Kosuke Hagino for gold in the 400 IM at the 2017 FINA World Championships.
2017 Worlds Previews: Peaty Teasing 57 Barrier in 100 Breast
Heading into the 2017 FINA World Championships in Budapest, Great Britain’s Adam Peaty still seems to be head and shoulders above the rest in the men’s 100 breast.
2017 Worlds Previews: USA Spells Trouble for AUS in W. 400 Free Relay
After a strong showing in the 100 free at U.S. Nationals, the American women are now a serious threat to the Australians in the 400 free relay at the upcoming 2017 FINA World Championships.
2017 Worlds Previews: Historic 51 on Notice in Women’s 100 Free
No woman has ever broken 52 seconds in the 100 meter free, but Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom has been very close with her 52.08 this season.
2017 Worlds Previews: King vs. Efimova Rematch in W. 100 Breast
Swimming fans are getting ready to see the big rematch between rivals Lilly King and Yuliya Efimova in the 100 breast at the 2017 FINA World Championships.
Smutny Doubles Down on Final Night of Orlando Sectionals
16-year-old Mary Smutny put up a pair of highlight performances, winning back-to-back events during the final session.
Pierce Becomes FSU’s First Woman Ever in A Finals at U.S. Summer Nats
Pierce, who was seeded 24th in the 50 breast, worked her way up to a 7th place finish in prelims, successfully becoming the first Florida State woman to qualify for a championship final at a long course U.S. Summer Nationals.
Texas A&M Men Get 1st A Finalist at Summer Nationals in 19 Years
Texas A&M’s Jonathan Tybur had a major breakthrough for the Aggies on day 2 of the 2017 U.S. Nationals/World Championships Trials.
Manuel Pops 5th Fastest American 50 Free Ever with 24.2
Manuel finished a half a second ahead of the field, winning the race in 24.27 while fellow Olympic sprinter Abbey Weitzeil (24.74) took 2nd.
