Articles by Lauren Neidigh

Dressel Busts out 23.0 for new 50 Fly Championship Record

Dressel busted out a 23.05 to secure his spot in the event for Worlds.

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Kevin Cordes Becomes 2nd Fastest American Ever with 2:07.4 200 Breast

On Wednesday night at the 2017 U.S. Nationals/World Championships Trials, Olympic breaststroker Kevin Cordes topped a loaded 200 breast field by almost a body length, winning the race with a personal best 2:07.41.

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Olympian Roundup: 200 Free Leaves Major Players on the Outside Looking in

Rio 800 free relay champions Jack Conger and Gunnar Bentz missed the final, as it took a 1:48.10 or better to take a spot in the top 8.

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Cullen Jones Downs Championship Record with 23.2 50 Fly

Jones blasted a 23.26 to earn lane 4 for tonight’s final, clearing the former record of 23.29 set by Eugene Godsoe at 2013 Nationals.

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Adrian: “I Don’t Have to Answer Questions about American Sprinting Anymore”

In 2014, it took a 49.12 to make the top 6, and only 3 men were under 49 seconds. Two of those men were just barely under with a pair of 48.9s. Tonight in Indianapolis, it took a 48.49 to place 6th.

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2017 U.S. Worlds Trials: USA Women Poised to Challenge Australia in 400 Free Relay

The American women now look like a serious threat to Australia in the gold medal race, while the men are in great shape to win gold.

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David Marsh to Take Head Coaching Role at UC San Diego

A credible source tells SwimSwam that David Marsh, the former head coach of SwimMAC Carolina, will be taking over the…

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Mallory Comerford Smashes U.S. Open Record with 52.81 to Win 100 Free

Comerford is just the 2nd American ever to break the 53 barrier.Comerford is just the 2nd American ever to break the 53 barrier.

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2017 U.S. Worlds Trials: Day 1 Distance Live Recap

Kevin Litherland blasted a 15:10.93 to lead the afternoon heats of the men’s 1500 free.

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2017 U.S. Trials Previews: Can Adrian Hold off Dressel in 100 Free?

After Caeleb Dressel’s eye-popping 40.00 in the 100 free at NCAAs, swimming fans are eager to see what he can put together in the long course pool.

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2017 U.S. Trials Previews: Will Comerford Snag a Spot in 100 Free?

Simone Manuel has been shockingly good in the 100 free over the past year. She was already a top-tier sprinter, but after pulling off a stunning upset to tie for gold in the 100 free at the Rio Olympics, she was arguably even more jaw-dropping at 2017 NCAAs.

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Dressel Includes 100 Fly, 200 Free in World Champs Trials Lineup

All-in-all, Dressel has entered 5 events: 50 free, 100 free, 200 free, 50 fly, and 100 fly.

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Yuhan Tops 400 Free in 4:07 on Day 3 of Chinese Summer Nationals

Yuhan clocked in at 4:07.72, touching 5 seconds ahead of anyone else in the field.

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2017 U.S. Trials Previews: Baker, Smoliga Lead Tight Pack in 100 Back

After Smoliga took the narrow win ahead of Baker at Olympic Trials, Baker turned the tables in Rio to win a silver medal while Smoliga finished 6th.

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Yuhan Posts World’s #6 200 Free on Day 2 of Chinese Summer Nationals

After winning the 100 free on day 1, freestyle standout Qiu Yuhan kept the ball rolling with another gold on night 2.

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