16-year-old Regan Smith Sets 200 Back World Junior Record in 2:06.43
Smith still trails Missy Franklin for the national age group record as FINA only began recognizing WJRs in 2014.
Jack LeVant Joins Phelps as Only U.S. 17-18 Under 1:47 in 200 Free
LeVant will be 19 by the end of the year, meaning his stellar 1:46.39 does not count as a world junior record.
Claire Tuggle Blasts No. 2 All-Time American 13-14 200 Free – 1:58.59
Tuggle is now only .06 off the national age group record, set in 1978.
2018 U.S. Nationals Day 2 Prelims Preview
We’ll shortly find out if Lilly King’s “big 200 summer” is paying off.
Gianluca Urlando Becomes No. 2 15-16 American Performer in 200 Fly
Urlando now trails only Michael Phelps in the ranks of 15-16 American men.
2018 U.S. Nationals Day 1 Finals Preview: Adrian’s Streak on the Line
As the field vies for Pan Pacs relay spots Wednesday night in the 100 free, Nathan Adrian will also battle to keep up his 8-year national title streak alive.
Hali Flickinger Downs Decades-Old US Open 200 Fly Record – 2:05.87
Flickinger is now the No. 3 American performer of all-time and No. 2 in the world this year.
Recovering from Mono, Ella Eastin Swims First Race of Nationals
Despite missing two weeks of training early in July, leading to uncertainty about her ability to swim this week, Eastin swam the 200 fly.
Excessive Heat Warning in Place for Nationals Week in Orange County
Temperature highs in Irvine itself will consistently be around 85 degrees for the duration of the meet, with partly cloudy skies.
Simone Manuel’s TYR Contract Includes Unprecedented Inclusion Rider
Though exact details have not been released, Manuel’s contract stipulation is believed to be the first of its kind in professional sports.
TYR Sport Will Retain Ryan Lochte in Light of 14-Month Suspension
The brand plans to stick with Lochte through Tokyo 2020 despite his 14-month ban.
16-year-old Minakov Blasts 22.77 50 Free to Become No. 2 18U in Nation
No other 16-year-old has been under 23 in the United States this year, and only Michael Andrew has been faster in the 18 & under range.
16-year-old Dylan Rhee Closes Metropolitan Champs with 2:16 200 Breast
Rhee’s time of 2:16.87 is No. 2 in the nation this year for 16-year-olds behind only Caspar Corbeau.
Isabel Gormley Becomes 3rd-Fastest 16yo in Nation with 4:15.69 400 Fr
Gormley dropped over four seconds Saturday night and now sits behind only Madelyn Donohoe and Regan Smith in the ranks of 16-year-old women nation-wide.
