2023 Atlanta Classic

What Did We Learn From The 2023 Speedo Atlanta Classic?

Come here for Speedo Atlanta Classic coverage, stay here for some takeaways about the swimmers that competed at the meet last weekend.

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Caeleb Dressel Raced in his First Meet This Season… What Does it Mean? | DEEP DIVE

Using history as a guide, it looks like Dressel could be on pace to have a great showing at World Champ Trials (if he does in fact compete in Indy).

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Brent Arckey on Importance of Amplifying All Summer McIntosh’s Events

Arckey emphasized that as an IMer, it’s important for the developing athlete to amplify all of her events, not just the ones she holds world records in.

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Kate Douglass Talks First Meet as a Pro, Team USA Relay Camp

Kate Douglass took wins in the 200 Breast, 50 free, 200 IM, 100 Breast, and 100 Fly this weekend at the 2023 Atlanta Classic.

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2023 SPEEDO Atlanta Classic: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

After a weekend of great racing out of some of the fastest swimmers in the southeastern US, we tonight features finals of the 200 IM, 200 back, and 100 free.

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Previews & Recaps

What Did We Learn From The 2023 Speedo Atlanta Classic?

Come here for Speedo Atlanta Classic coverage, stay here for some takeaways about the swimmers that competed at the meet last weekend.

2023 SPEEDO Atlanta Classic: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

After a weekend of great racing out of some of the fastest swimmers in the southeastern US, we tonight features finals of the 200 IM, 200 back, and 100 free.

2023 Speedo Atlanta Classic: Katie Ledecky Hits Season-Best 8:13.56 to Win 800 Freestyle

Katie Ledecky won the women’s 800 free at the 2023 Speedo Atlanta Classic in decisive fashion, posting a season-best 8:13.56 to earn the win.

2023 SPEEDO Atlanta Classic: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

The final day of the 2023 SPEEDO Atlanta Classic is here. This morning’s prelims session will feature the 200 IM, 200 back, and 100 free. 

2023 Speedo Atlanta Classic: Top-Seeded Kieran Smith Scratches 200 IM (Day 3 Heat Sheet)

There was one significant scratch for Sunday morning at the 2023 Atlanta Classic – top-seeded Kieran Smith will not contest the 200 IM.

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Caeleb Dressel Raced in his First Meet This Season… What Does it Mean? | DEEP DIVE

Using history as a guide, it looks like Dressel could be on pace to have a great showing at World Champ Trials (if he does in fact compete in Indy).

Brent Arckey on Importance of Amplifying All Summer McIntosh’s Events

Arckey emphasized that as an IMer, it’s important for the developing athlete to amplify all of her events, not just the ones she holds world records in.

Kate Douglass Talks First Meet as a Pro, Team USA Relay Camp

Kate Douglass took wins in the 200 Breast, 50 free, 200 IM, 100 Breast, and 100 Fly this weekend at the 2023 Atlanta Classic.

WATCH: Liendo, McIntosh, & Parker Win on Day 3 of 2023 Speedo Atlanta Classic

Canadians Josh Liendo and Summer McIntosh continued their hot streaks in Atlanta while Maxine Parker put herself in the conversation for the US Worlds team

WATCH: Day 2 Race Videos from the 2023 Speedo Atlanta Classic

Watch Katie Ledecky, Caeleb Dressel, Josh Liendo, Summer McIntosh, and more compete on Night 2 of the Speedo Atlanta Classic

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Reese Branzell Clocks 49.71 in 100 Free in Atlanta Classic Time Trial

University of Georgia sophomore Reese Branzell is now the 11th-best American this season in the 100 meter free after cracking 50 seconds for the first time.

2023 Speedo Atlanta Classic: Caeleb Dressel No-Shows 100 Free ‘A’ Final

Caeleb Dressel was a no show for the 100 free ‘A’ final of the 2023 Speedo Atlanta Classic, his last event at his first meet back racing.

Katie Ledecky Swims Her Second-Fastest In-Season 400 Free Ever (3:58.84)

Ledecky’s swim Saturday was the fastest she has ever been in the 400 free at a non-championships or trials meet since May 2018.

Caeleb Dressel Swims LCM 200 Fly (2:05.18) For First Time Since March 2021

Dressel holds a best time of 1:58.45 in the LCM 200 fly. He swam a 2:05.18 this morning to finish 12th, earning a spot in tonight’s B final.

Caeleb Dressel DFS 200 Free on First Day of Atlanta Classic, Still in 100 Fly

At his first meet since the World Championships last June, Caeleb Dressel has DFS’ed the 200 free. He’s still in the 100 fly on day 1 of the Atlanta Classic.