Articles by Lauren Neidigh

Clark Smith is Now #7 American Ever with 7:50 800 Free

At the touch, Smith was able to hold off Grothe, winning in 7:50.43 to Grothe’s 7:50.97.

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Kalisz, DeVine Storm to #4 and #5 Ever Among Americans in 200 IM

Kalisz (1:56.51) and DeVine (1:56.79) are now the 4th and 5th fastest American 200 IMers in history. With his personal best for 3rd place, Prenot (1:57.17) is now the 6th fastest American of all time in the event.

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Madisyn Cox Becomes 6th Fastest American Ever with 2:09.6 200 IM

Cox roared home on the back half of the race, finishing 2nd to Melanie Margalis (2:09.57) in a personal best 2:09.69.

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Kathleen Baker Sets U.S. Open Record with 58.57 to Top 100 Back

Baker was under World Record pace by 2 tenths at the 50, flipping in 28.51. She fell off that pace on the back half, but still took down the U.S. Open Record with her winning time of 58.57.

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Kevin Cordes Blasts American Record with 58.7 100 Breast

He’s now successfully redeemed himself after a DQ at the 2014 Pan Pacific Championships prevented him from being able to represent the US in the event at the 2015 World Championships.

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Zane Grothe Wins 400 FR in 3:44.4 to Become 7th Fastest American Ever

Before today, Grothe was the 8th fastest performer in American history with his 3:45.60 from Olympic Trials in 2016. Tonight, he moved ahead of Haas to become the 7th fastest American ever.

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King Downs Another Championship Record with 1:04.9 100 Breast

That was the 6th fastest time ever done by an American, and she remains at #3 on the all-time top American performers list.

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2017 U.S. Worlds Trials: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap

Olympic silver medalist Kathleen Baker will compete in her signature 100 back today.

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Justin Ress Pulls off Upset with Championship Record 24.4 50 Back

On day 3 of the 2017 U.S. Nationals/World Championships Trials, Ress pulled off a slight upset over Olympic backstroke champions Matt Grevers and Ryan Murphy to win the 50 back and secure his spot on the World Championships Roster.

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Stevens Qualifies for Worlds with 27.6 With Championship Record in 50 Back

Stevens has now secured her spot on the 2017 World Championships roster, and will look to qualify in another event later in the meet, as she’s one of the favorites to win the 100 meter back.

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Cordes Does it Again with 26.8 for Championship Record in 50 Breast Final

Cordes broke the U.S. Open Record for the 2nd time today, winning the race in 26.88 ahead of Andrew Wilson (27.18) and Cody Miller (27.24).

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Lilly King Rocks 29.6 50 Breast for New American Record

On night 3 of the 2017 U.S. Nationals/World Championships Trials, Olympic breaststroke champ Lilly King made history for the United States.

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2017 U.S. Worlds Trials: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

The men’s 100 fly is one of the most anticipated races of the meet with a loaded field that includes Jack Conger, Tom Shields, Caeleb Dressel, and Tim Phillips. Read on for live updates from this morning’s action.

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Daniel Carr Wins 50 Back Swimoff for Championship Final Spot

2017 U.S. NATIONALS/WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TRIALS Tuesday, June 27th-Saturday, July 1st 50-Meter Course Indianapolis, Indiana Meet Info Prelims timelines Broadcast schedule…

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Kevin Cordes Down U.S. Open Record with 26.8 in 50 Breast Prelims

Kevin Cordes blasted a new U.S. Open Record in heat 6, turning in a 26.86 to lead prelims. That knocked almost a quarter of a second off the former mark, which stood as a 27.10 done by Brendan McHugh at 2014 Nationals.

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