Articles by Robert Gibbs

Townley Haas Goes 1:45.03, Becomes 5th-Fastest U.S 200 Performer Ever

Townley Haas flirted with the 1:45 barrier in the 200 free and moved up to 5th all-time on the U.S. list.

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Italian* D’Arrigo Confirmed for 200 Free A-Final

USA Swimming has confirmed that Mitch D’Arrigo will be in tonight’s 200 Free A-Final, despite having represented Italy internationally.

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Olympians Smith, Van Landeghem Among Nominees for NCAA Woman of the Year

The list of a record-setting 543 nominees for the 2017 NCAA Woman of the Year Award has been released, and…

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Flickinger Wants to See “Jaws Drop”

Hali Flickinger talked about her goals for the US in the 200 fly after winning that event the first night of the 2017 World Champs Trials.

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Ledecky: “This Might Be the Least Rested I’ve Been”

Katie Ledecky claims she’s less rested for this meet than any other trials meet in the past few years.

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High Schoolers Return to US Squad on Day 1 of US Nats

Dakota Luther and Robert Finke are poised to become two high schoolers on the 2017 World Championships team for the USA.

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2017 U.S. World Trials: Day 1 Roster Update

Jack Conger was one of several swimmers to make their first World Championships team tonight, with his win in the men’s 200 fly.

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World Rankings Unchanged After Day 4 of Chinese Nationals

The Chinese Summer Nationals wrapped up their final day of competition with a few close races.

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Two Big Name National Teamers Miss A-final in 200 Fly

Barring scratches, Tom Shields will not be making the World Champs team in the 200 fly, an event which he swam in Rio.

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2017 U.S. Worlds Trials Previews: 50 Fly May Be Veterans’ Best Chance

Veterans Tim Phillips (23.83) and Giles Smith (23.85) have the fastest time among US swimmers this year, and the top two personal best times of anyone entered (23.42 and 23.30, respectively).

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2017 U.S. Worlds Trials: Haas, Conger Lead Next Generation in 200 Free

Jack Conger and Townley Haas are looking for individual spots in the 200 free this week in Indianapolis.

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USA 2017 World Champs Selection Criteria Refresher

Need a quick refresher on the selection criteria for the USA’s World Championships team? Check out our short guide here.

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2017 U.S. Worlds Trials Previews: Uncertainty Only Certain Thing in 50 Back

With Ryan Murphy practically a lock to win the 100 and 200 backstrokes, the 50 might be Matt Grevers’s best chance for a win next week at World Champs Trials.

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2017 U.S. Worlds Trials Preview: Margalis’s Time to Shine in 200 IM

Former UGA Bulldog Melanie Margalis is now the clear leader of the US contingent in this event.

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Conger, Pickrem, Wilson Set Pool Records at Senior Circuit Day #3

Andrew Wilson set a pool record at Texas A&M this morning, one of three such records broken today at the Texas Senior Circuit Meet #2.

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