Watch: Michael Andrew and Jay Litherland Tie in 200 IM in Santa Clara
In the final, age group phenom Michael Andrew and U.S. Olympian Jay Litherland went head-to-head, and they put on quite a show. The 2 men traded the lead back and forth throughout the race, eventually hitting the wall for a tie.
2017 Santa Clara PSS Analysis: Darkhorses Emerge Ahead of U.S. Trials
One up-and-comer to watch is Cal’s Michael Jensen, who just finished his freshman season with the Golden Bears. In the men’s 100 free, Jensen demolished his lifetime best, breaking the 50-second barrier for the first time.
Miguel De Lara Takes Down Mexican Record in 200 Breast
There are still months left in the season, so we could see Miguel De Lara and Mauro Castillo Luna battling back-and-forth for the record throughout the summer.
2017 Santa Clara PSS: Day 4 Race Videos
Today’s highlights included a rare tie in the 200 IM after a hard fought battle between age group phenom Michael Andrew and Georgia’s Jay Litherland.
2017 Santa Clara PSS: Day 4 Finals Live Recap
Swimmers are slated to compete in the 200 fly, 100 breast, 100 back, 200 IM, women’s 800 free, and men’s 1500 free.
2017 Santa Clara PSS: #1 Seeds Worrell, Shields Scratch 200 Fly Final
Top seed Kelsi Worrell has scratched out of the 200 fly final after clocking a quick 2:09.37 to top the heats.
Ali Khalafalla Erases Tie with 22-Year-Old Egyptian Record in 50 Free
Olympic sprinter Ali Khalafalla rewrote Egypt’s record book with his performance in the 50 free final at the 2017 Arena Pro Swim Series stop in Santa Clara.
Comerford Posts Personal Best 25.2 to win 50 Free at IU Bucceto Open
Comerford turned in a personal best 25.28 to win the 50 free shortly after taking the 200 free title earlier in the session.
2017 Santa Clara PSS: Day 3 Race Videos
Today’s highlights included a fantastic winning double by Georgia’s Jay Litherland in the 400 IM and 200 free, in which he took gold in back-to-back events.
2017 Santa Clara PSS: Day 3 Finals Live Recap
Swimmers are slated to compete in the 200 free, 200 back, 50 free, and 400 IM.
Ledecky Throws Down World-Leading 1:55.3 200 Free for Meet Record at Santa Clara PSS
Ledecky demolished the field, as she roared to a 1:55.34 to finish over 3 seconds faster than anyone else. That time makes her the fastest swimmer in the world this year, surpassing Sweden’s Michelle Coleman (1:55.64).
2017 Santa Clara PSS: Top Seed Bentz Scratches 400 IM Final
One of the big scratches tonight came from Georgia’s Gunnar Bentz, who was the top seed in the 400 IM.
2017 Santa Clara PSS: Day 2 Finals Live Recap
Swimmers are slated to compete in tonight’s finals of the 100 fly, 200 breast, 100 free, and 400 free.
2017 Santa Clara PSS: Day 2 Race Videos
Several stars headlined tonight’s action, including Olympians Caeleb Dressel, Nathan Adrian, Kelsi Worrell, Tom Shields, Simone Manuel, Lia Neal, and more.
2017 U.S. Worlds Trials Previews: Veterans vs. Dressel in 50 Free
Though he’s relatively young on the international stage, Florida’s Dressel poses a serious threat in this event, and could knock Adrian or Ervin out of this race in Budapest.