Kolesnikov Posts Another World-Leading 50 BK on Day 4 of Russian Champs
Anton Chupkov roared to victory in the men’s 200 breast today at the 2022 Russian Swimming Championships, blasting a world-leading 2:07.79.
Anna Moesch and Leah Hayes both Crack 15-16 All-Time Top 10 with 54.8 100 Frees
Additionally, both swimmers have now cracked the all-time top 10 in the 15-16 girls age group in the event, with Moesch landing 7th and Hayes 9th.
2022 U.S. Trials: Big Swims You Might Have Missed on Day One
With the focus on World Championships qualification, we want to highlight some of the great swims you might have overlooked during the first day of the meet.
2022 U.S. Trials: SwimSwam Pick’em Contest Day 1 Results
Below, you’ll find the scores from day 1 of the SwimSwam Pick’em contest for the 2022 U.S. International Team Trials.
2022 U.S. Trials: Check in on Your SwimSwam Pick’em Contest Responses
Below, you’ll find a spreadsheet containing all the responses we received for this contest.
Kolesnikov Pulls Tough 50 Free, 50 Back Double at Russian Champs, Swims 24.19BK
In a busy session for Kolesnikov, he then turned around and tore to the top time in semifinals of the men’s 50 back, clocking a speedy 24.19.
Leah Hayes Dealing with a Stress Fracture in Her Foot, in a Walking Boot
Fox Valley Park District Riptides 16-year-old Leah Hayes was seen on deck in a walking boot at the 2022 U.S. International Team Trials in Greensboro, NC.
Julian Rides Improved Closing Speed to PB 1:54.34 200 Fly, #5 American All-Time
Julian has historically raced aggressively, taking races out fast, and holding on as best he can. It seems as though that may be changing.
2022 U.S. World Champs Trials: Who Did SwimSwam Readers Pick to Win Each Event?
Despite failing to qualify for the Olympic Team in the event last year, SwimSwam readers are fully behind Regan Smith to win the women’s 200 back.
2022 U.S. Trials Previews: Who Will Join Ledecky in the 400 Free in Budapest?
It would come as quite a shock if Katie Ledecky doesn’t win the 400 free this week.
Malyutin Takes 200 Free with 1:46.44 on Day 2 of Russian Swimming Championships
Controlling his race well, Malyutin split 53.17 on the first 100, which had him flipping 4th at the halfway mark.
Anton Chupkov Clocks 59.43 100 Breast in Semis on Day 1 of Russian Champs
The Russian Swimming Championships kicked off on Sunday in Kazan, featuring the nation’s top swimmers.
Cal Assistant Chase Kreitler Will be the Next Head Coach, Pitt Informs Athletes
In a letter sent out to the athletes last night, they were notified of the hire and that Kreitler will be in Pittsburgh next week to meet the team.
FINA Reviewing Whether Evgeny Rylov Competing at Russian Trials Violates Ban
FINA informed SwimSwam that they are aware Rylov is competing in the meet, and have launched an “internal review” to determine whether this violates his ban.
2022 U.S. Trials Previews: Is Ledecky Set to Get Back Under 15:30 in the 1500?
Having already swum a 15:39.45 in 2022, Ledecky is far and away the favorite to win this event at U.S. Trials, as well as the World Championships.
