Backstroker Casas Enters 7 Events in Omaha, Including 100 Fly/Free & 200 IM
Along with his top three back seeds, Shaine Casas holds No. 8 seeds in the 100 fly/200 IM and No. 17 seed in the 100 free, putting up semifinals threats.
2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Can Curzan/Huske Topple Dahlia in the 1FL?
From June 2019 to November 2020, teens Claire Curzan and Torri Huske rocketed to the top of the women’s 100 fly US ranks, threatening veteran Kelsi Dahlia.
2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Finke Leads First-Ever Men’s 800 FR Lineup
Florida Gator Bobby Finke is one of the fastest U.S. teens to swim the 800 free ever and became an U.S. National/NCAA champion within two years.
Rebecca Meder Swims 2:12.98 in 200 IM, Frightens 2009 RSA Record in Durban
18-year-old Rebecca Meder hit a near-lifetime best in the 200 IM at 2:12.98, frightening Kathryn Meaklim’s 2009 national record of 2:12.53.
2021 Mare Mostrum Monaco: Hosszu Leads Money Tables With €1450 From 6 Events
The top earner in Monaco was Hungarian Katinka Hosszu, who picked up €1,450 (~$1,771.05 USD) from placing top three in six of her eight events.
Fanny Teijonsalo Clips Own 50 FR Finnish Record at 24.77, Qualifies for Tokyo
ASU alum Fanny Teijonsalo broke the 50 free Finnish national record in Monaco during the 50 free quarter-finals, tying the FINA Olympic A cut of 24.77.
17-Year-Old South African Matt Sates Swims 1:57.60 IM/51.83 FL In Durban
17-year-old Matt Sates dropped 1.48s in the 2IM to hit 1:57.60 in Durban, cracking the top 15 times in the world this season. Sates also hit 51.83 in the 1FL.
Abbey Weitzeil Swims 54.18 in Santa Clara, Remains No. 4 in US This Season
In Santa Clara, Abbey Weitzeil put up a solid 54.18 mid-season effort in the 100 FR. She remains No. 4 in the U.S. this season with her season best of 53.66.
Abbey Weitzeil Swims Pair of 24.61s on Day 2 of Santa Clara LCM Senior Meet
Highlighting the second finals session was Olympian Abbey Weitzeil in the women’s 50 free, who swam a pair of identical times at 24.61.
Longhorn Invite Day 3 Prelims: Angel Martinez Swims MEX 200 IM National Record
Mexican Angel Martinez hit 2:00.18 to break his own 200 IM national record of 2:00.58. At the same time, Carson Foster put up a US No. 4 time of 1:59.23.
Lena Grabowski Breaks 2:10 in 200 BK, Chomps AUT Record Twice on Euros Day 6
During day 6 of the 2021 European Championships, Lena Grabowski hit 2:09.12 in prelims and 2:08.60 in semis for back-to-back 200 BK Austrian national records.
Katie McLaughlin Remains US No. 5 in 200 FR at 1:57.65 in Santa Clara
Katie McLaughlin swam just off her 200 free season best in Santa Clara on Friday with a 1:57.65, remaining No. 5 in the US this season.
Longhorn Invite Day 2 Finals: Stadden Nails 2:07.28 BK, Cox Puts Up 1:57.38 FR
During Friday’s finals session in Austin, both Isabelle Stadden (200 BK) and Madisyn Cox (200 FR) put up personal bests.
Longhorn Invite Day 2 Prelims: Isabelle Stadden Breaks 2:08 in the 200 Back
Isabelle Stadden hit a 2:07.93 PB to remain the 12th-fastest American in history in the 200 BK. Among active U.S. performers, Stadden also remains No. 6.
Longhorn Day 1 Finals: Foster Goes 4:11.13 IM, Ledecky Beats Manuel in 100 FR
On night one of the 2021 Longhorn Elite Invite, Carson Foster hit another PB in the 400 IM at 4:11.13 while Katie Ledecky caught Simone Manuel in the 100 FR.
