Caroline Bricker on Surprise 200 Fly National Title: “I thought it was a mistake”

2025 U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Rising Stanford junior Caroline Bricker took the first night of 2025 US Trials by storm, upsetting the field to touch first in the women’s 200 fly in 2:05.80. Bricker is coming off of an NCAA title in the 400 IM, a championships that also saw her help Stanford win an NCAA title in the 800 free relay. The versatile swimmer has now translated her success to long course in a big way, winning her first US national title and qualifying for her first world championship team.

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Swimfan27
1 day ago

I wouldn’t be surprised if she drops significantly in the 200 free today and snags a relay spot

Olivia Smoliga 27.33 AR
1 day ago

I hope she manages to accomplish what Ella Eastin should’ve – such a shame to see illness rob us of a talent so early

Thomas The Tank Engine
Reply to  Olivia Smoliga 27.33 AR
1 day ago

On the other hand, Maya Dirado peaked timely and perfectly

Cassandra
1 day ago

its kinda wild she was recruited as a breaststroker and now has broken out as a butterflyer (an inverted lucy bell lol)!

the us has been lacking for a very dangerous 200-400 im / mid distance stroke type swimmer. derivaux is coming up in that mold but that profile seems much more common internationally tbh

id like to humbly request that caroline return to pursuing the 200 breast next season! the people are curious to see what kinda damage she can do there

Eddie
1 day ago

love her – so excited to see what she does in 4 IM and this summer

WaterAce
1 day ago

We love to see Stanford women succeed

Thomas The Tank Engine
1 day ago

Greg Meehan knows how to train swimmers.

WaterAce
Reply to  Thomas The Tank Engine
1 day ago

Not according swimswam comments 🤣

RMS
Reply to  WaterAce
1 day ago

Some commenters have been very quiet today. Love to see it!

WaterAce
Reply to  RMS
1 day ago

Love to see it

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