Articles by Sean Griffin

47-Year-Old Gabby Rose Makes History With ‘A’ Final 100 Breast Qualification At U.S. Nationals

47-year-old Gabby Rose has made history as the oldest swimmer to qualify for an ‘A’ final at a U.S. Trials competition since at least 2004.

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All The Links (& Everything You Need To Know) For The 2025 Canadian Swimming Trials

SwimSwam has compiled a list of all the links that you might need for the Canadian Swimming Trials, which run from Saturday, June 7 through Thursday, June 12.

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How (& When) To Watch The 2025 Canadian Swimming Trials

Check out how to watch the 2025 Canadian Swimming Trials, which will be held in Victoria, British Columbia from June 7–12.

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WATCH: Berkoff’s 26.97 50 Back American Record & Other Day Three U.S. Nationals Race Videos

SwimSwam has compiled a list of all of the available race videos from night three of the 2025 U.S. National Championships.

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2025 U.S. Nationals, Day 3 Pick ‘Em Contest Results: Two Points Separated Top Three Scorers

Day three of the 2025 U.S. Nationals Pick ‘Em saw Texas commit Campbell McKean win the men’s 50 breaststroke, a result that only four contestants predicted.

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Thomas Heilman Fires Off 50.70 In 100 Fly To Break His Own 17-18 NAG Record From Prelims

After resetting his own 17–18 National Age Group Record during prelims, Thomas Heilman did it again in the 100 butterfly final, clocking a time of 50.70.

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WATCH: Luke Hobson’s 1:43.73 200 Free & Other Day Two U.S. Nationals Race Videos

SwimSwam has compiled a list of all of the available race videos from night two of the 2025 U.S. National Championships.

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2025 U.S. Nationals, Day 2 Pick ‘Em Contest Results: Lots Of Surprise Top-4 Finishers

Day two of the 2025 U.S. Nationals Pick ‘Em saw Stanford’s Henry McFadden touch 4th in the men’s 200 freestyle, a result that only one contestant predicted.

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Gretchen Walsh Pops 24.66 50 Butterfly American Record, Fourth-Fastest Swim In History

Gretchen Walsh broke her American Record in the 50 fly with a time of 24.66, downing her own 24.93 mark to win the U.S. title and earn a Worlds berth.

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Virginia Women Take Top Five Spots Heading Into The 200 Breast Final At U.S. Nationals

The University of Virginia advanced five swimmers into tonight’s ‘A’ final of the women’s 200 breaststroke, and they currently sit 1st through 5th.

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WATCH: Katie Ledecky’s 8:05.76 In 800 Free & Other Day One U.S. Nationals Race Videos

SwimSwam has compiled a list of all of the available race videos from night one of the 2025 U.S. National Championships.

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2025 U.S. Nationals: Day 1 Pick ‘Em Contest Results (One Major Upset, Several Sure Bets)

Day one of the 2025 U.S. Nationals Pick ‘Em saw expected wins from Katie Ledecky and Bobby Finke—and one event where no one predicted the winner.

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Caroline Bricker Drops 200 Fly Best Time From 2:09.12 To 2:05.80 To Claim National Crown

Stanford’s Caroline Bricker charged past Regan Smith to win the 200 butterfly national title, dropping her best time from 2:09.12 to 2:05.80 in one day.

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Katie Ledecky Throws Down 8:05.76 In 800 Free For Third-Quickest Performance In History

Nine-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky just posted the third-fastest 800 free (8:05.76) in history at the U.S. National Championships.

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2025 U.S. Nationals: Day 1 Distance Session Live Recap

400 IM Olympic medalist Katie Grimes is expected to swim in heat four of the women’s 800 freestyle, seeded at 8:40.47, well off her lifetime best of 8:17.05.

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