Previews & Recaps
US. National Team Tracker: Top 6s Post-U.S. Nationals
These can serve as “times to beat” for the Pan Ams swimmers, as well as those swimming other meets between now and August 25, when the selection period ends.
2019 U.S. National Championships: Day 5 Finals Live Recap
Tonight’s session features finals of the women’s 1500 freestyle, men’s and women’s 200 IM, men’s 800 freestyle, and men’s and women’s 50 freestyle.
Watch Race Videos From Night 5 of the 2019 U.S. National Championships
Race videos for the finals of the women’s 1500, women’s and men’s 200 IM, men’s 800, and women’s and men’s 50 freestyle, as well as the 400 medley relays.
2019 U.S. Nationals: Six Stars of Night Five
Tonight, Ryan Lochte edged out his time trial performance, posting a 1:57.76 to guarantee his spot on the 2019-20 National team (if only in the 200 IM).
Gretchen Walsh Ties for #2 All-time in the Girls 15-16 50 Free
The 16-year-old clocked a 24.85, bettering her personal mark of 25.03, which she swam at last Summer’s U.S. Nationals.
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Madisyn Cox Announces Med School, Plans to Stop Swimming after 2020 (Video)
Madisyn Cox finished the weekend with 2 national titles in the 200 IM and 200 Breast, but after 2020 plans on focusing on Med school
Watch Race Videos From Night 5 of the 2019 U.S. National Championships
Race videos for the finals of the women’s 1500, women’s and men’s 200 IM, men’s 800, and women’s and men’s 50 freestyle, as well as the 400 medley relays.
Devon Nowicki is Shooting for Andrew Wilson’s 58.9 (Video)
Nowicki produced the fastest (equal-fastest with bronze medalist Reece Whitley) second 50, putting up a 31.94 to surge to the wall in 59.69
Amy Bilquist Wins National Title After Breaking Finger in Clovis (Video)
Amy Bilquist was the fastest going out and coming home in the women’s 100 backstroke, flipping in 28.91 and then managing a 30.73 to make a 59.64.
A Closer Look at Torri Huske’s 15-16 National Age Group Record in the 100 Fly
In 44 strokes, Torri Huske took down Mary T. Meagher’s 38-year-old 15-16 National Age Group Record in the 100 LCM butterfly, posting a final time of 57.80.
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Zoe Skirboll Jumps into All-time Top-10 for 13-14 50 Free with 25.94
Zoe Skirboll swam the ninth-fastest 50 free in history for 13-14 girls on Saturday (her birthday) at 2019 Speedo Junior Nationals.
2019 U.S. Nationals: Energetic Day 5 Photo Vault
SwimSwam’s Jack Spitser was on deck to capture all of the intensity and ferociousness of Day 5 at the 2019 US National Championships.
US World Junior Roster Updates: Full Projected Roster
Opportunities have passed to qualify for the World Juniors roster, and the projected roster shows all 3 priority tier athletes should make the selection.
U.S. National Team Tracker: Brown, Held Now #3 Americans This Year in 50 Free
Erika Brown and Ryan Held won the 50 free titles tonight and now rank #3 among Americans in the event. This was Brown’s first ever national title.
Ryan Lochte Wins First National Title Since 2014 with 200 IM Victory
Lochte won the 200 IM title tonight, clipping his fastest time since Rio and potentially earning a U.S. National Team berth for 2019-2020.
