Articles by Robert Gibbs

Harting Wins Swim Off Over Smachlo to Make 100 Fly A-Final

2017 U.S. NATIONALS/WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TRIALS Tuesday, June 27th-Saturday, July 1st 50-Meter Course Indianapolis, Indiana Meet Info Prelims timelines Broadcast schedule…

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Lilly King Dips Under 30 for Championship Record in 50 Breast

Lilly King set a new championship record in the 50 breast during prelims of day 3 of the 2017 US World Championships Trials.

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2017 U.S. World Trials: Day 2 Shows 4×200 Free Relays Ready to Go

Katie Ledecky and Townley Haas are the headlines on USA 4×200 relay squads that look strong heading into Budapest.

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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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