Ups And Downs: The Kierra Smith Disqualification Story Revealed
Smith has another chance to make the team tonight in the 100m breaststroke where she’s the top Canadian seed, and second only to Breeja Larson. Smith was a 1:09.02 this morning with Rachel Nicol the second fastest Canadian with a 1:09.04.
2015 Canadian Trials: Day Two Finals Preview – Kierra Smith Eyeing Breaststroke Redemption
Kierra Smith will have a chance at redemption in the 100m breaststroke after her disqualification in the 200 last night despite touching the wall first. She was a 1:09.02 in prelims. If Smith wants to make the team, she’ll need to go a 1:07.97 tonight.
Team Canada’s Potential World Championship Roster Starts To Form – Only Six Swimmers Safe
The six swimmers above are guaranteed a spot on the team considering that they’re the only ones who have fully met the priority 1 selection criteria. The others are fairly safe to go to Pan Am Games, but a spot on the World Championships roster isn’t certain.
2015 Canadian Trials: Russell Wood Scares Canadian Record In 100 Back
Russell Wood took home a national title in the 100m backstroke yesterday at the 2015 Canadian Trials after swimming a great prelim session and improving once again in finals.
2015 Canadian Trials: Penny Oleksiak Breaks Taylor Ruck’s Canadian Record In The 100 Free
Penny Oleksiak of the Toronto Swim Club broke a Canadian record in the prelims of the 100 freestyle this morning, earning herself a spot in finals at just 14-years-old.
2015 Canadian Trials: Women’s 200 Breaststroke Results Are Official, Kierra Smith DQ Stands
It was announced that the disqualification would stand, making McCabe the national champion
2015 Canadian Trials: Women’s 200m Breaststroke Results Remain Unofficial
It’s been a heartbreaking day for Minnesota Golden Gopher Kierra Smith who’s now been disqualified twice in the 200 breaststroke, the latest being in finals, where she’s appealing the decision in hopes of being named the national champion.
Video Interview: Katerine Savard – From CIS To Canadian Trials
Katerine Savard has been one of the most dominant swimmers in Canada the past few seasons, taking absolute control of the fly events. This year, she started her freshman season at the University of Montreal in order to swim collegiately in the CIS.
Speedo LZR X Launches In The United States Tomorrow
Sports Marketing Coordinator Jennifer Darling spoke with Swimswam earlier this week about the launch of the new Speedo LZR X.
Video Interview: Ryan Cochrane Gearing Up To Make What Could Be His Last World Championships Team
Cochrane is swimming both the 400 and 1500 freestyles at Canadian trials this week in an attempt to grab a spot on the World Championship roster.
Video Interview: Hilary Caldwell – Once You’re On The Team In The 200 Back You’re Competitive In The World
Hilary Caldwell broke onto the international scene in the 200 backstroke in 2013 where she won the bronze medal at the World Championships in Barcelona, and this week she’ll be fighting for a spot on the 2015 World Championship roster.
Brittany MacLean To Opt Out Of 2015 World Championships
With the 2015 Canadian Swimming Trials just days away, Brittany MacLean announced to SwimSwam that she would not be fighting for a spot on the Canadian World Championship roster, and instead will be looking to make the 2015 Pan Am team which will compete in Toronto this summer.
Reece Whitley Grabs Two Wins At The Mid Atlantic SC Senior Championships With One Day Remaining
In the 100 he was a very quick 54.00 to win the race by over three seconds. The closest competitor to him, another 15-year-old, clocked in at 57.06 for second place.
2015 Men’s NCAA Championships Day 3 SEC Roundup: Gkolomeev Becomes First ‘Bama Swimmer To Win 100 Free Since 1975
Tons of history was made tonight in Iowa City at the 2015 Men’s Divison 1 NCAA Championships, and a little piece of it came in the 100 freestyle final as Kristian Gkolomeev became the first 100 free champion in the 100 free since 1975.
Texas Coach Eddie Reese Ties For Most Decorated College Coach Of All Time
Deep in the heart of Texas Eddie Reese has been coaching the Longhorns since 1978, churning out world-class athletes and creating a historic program which resulted this weekend in tying him as the winningest coach in college swimming.
