Glasgow, Scotland Wins Bid To Host The 2018 European Championships
Ross Mordoch of the Scottish and British swim teams who will have another chance to compete at home when Glasgow plays host to the 2018 European Championships.
Medal Tally After Five Days Of Competition At The 2014 Youth Olympic Games
Following the fifth night of competition at the 2014 Youth Olympic Games here is where the current medal tally is…
Katie Ledecky Breaks Two Meet Records, One All-Comers Record, And Dances With World Record At 2014 Pan Pacs
Ledecky was an 8:11.35 tonight to win gold, and set a new meet record. Not only was it a new meet record, she broke the Australian all-comers record.
Young Swimmers Take Down National Records On Day One Prelims Of 2014 Youth Olympic Games
Ruta Meilutyte of Lithuania wasn’t the leader after the prelims of the 50m breaststroke as expected despite her success on the senior international scene in the breaststroke events which includes world records in both the 50 and the 100. Instead, she’ll be heading into the semi-finals in third with a time of 32.11.
British French Dual Set Up In 4x100m Medley Relay At 2014 European Championships
The French 4x100m medley relay team celebrating a good prelim swim at the 2013 World Championships. They will be going head-to-head with Britain at this year’s European Championships for gold.
Katy Campbell – Pinch Me I’m Afraid I’m Going To Wake Up – Video Interview
Katy Campbell dropped more than 27 seconds to win the 1500 freestyle with a new best time of 16:17.59.
Melanie Margalis – Feels Good To Have All Your Hard Work Pay Off – Video Interview
Melanie Margalis secured her spot on the Pan Pacs team with a win in the women’s 200 IM. Maya DiRado finished second with her time of 2:10.20, followed by Caitlin Leverenz in third at 2:11.05. Leverenz. All three earned invites to Pan Pacs.
Michael McBroom – I’m Ready to get Some More Racing In – Video Interview
Michael McBroom won the men’s 800 freestyle with the third fastest time in the world this year at 7:49.66. Matt McLean finished second at 7:55.78, followed by Michael Klueh at 7:58.13 for third.
Simone Manuel- I Told Myself “Have a Good Finish” – Video Interview
With six women under 25 seconds in the final heat of the 50 freestyle, it was a very close race. Simone Manuel edged out the field for the win at 24.56, breaking the 17-18 NAG record set earlier this week at 24.80 by Weitzeil.
Anthony Ervin – My Team Comes Through In The Clinch For Me – Video Interview
To wrap up the 2014 US National Championships, Anthony Ervin won the men’s 50 free, securing his spot on the 2014 Pan Pacs team. He touched the wall for the win at 21.55, followed by Nathan Adrian at 21.69. Cullen Jones reached in for third, earning the final spot on the Pan Pac team.
Janet Evans – I Always Wanted An American To Get That Record Back – Video Interview
Janet Evans had only great things to say about Katie Ledecky and her journey in the realm of distance freestyle, adding that she was pleased the record was back in the hands of an American.
Natalie Coughlin – Sometimes You Need That Extra Kick – Video Interview
Natalie Coughlin will be absent from a national team in what seems like forever after failing to qualify in both the 50 and 100m freestyle finals.
Nathan Adrian – There’s A Reason Why We Swim The Race
To wrap up the 2014 US National Championships, Anthony Ervin won the men’s 50 free, securing his spot on the 2014 Pan Pacs team. He touched the wall for the win at 21.55, followed by Nathan Adrian at 21.69. Cullen Jones reached in for third, earning the final spot on the Pan Pac team. Josh Schneider finished fourth with his time of 21.88.
Ryan Lochte – I Guarantee That We’ll Be Faster And Better – Video Interview
At the touch, it was Ryan Lochte with the second fastest time in the world at 1:56.50. Michael Phelps was just behind him at 1:56.55.
Michael Phelps – I’d Rather Lose Now As Long As I’m Ready For The Big Races – Video Interview
Michael Phelps has always been a back half swimmer, despite his breaststroke being his worst of the four strokes. It came down to the final 25 meters as Phelps was gaining quickly on Lochte. At the touch, it was Ryan Lochte with the second fastest time in the world at 1:56.50. Michael Phelps was just behind him at 1:56.55.
