Regan Smith on US Women’s Backstroke Depth: “You can’t even breathe for a second”
Although Regan Smith qualified for world championships in all 3 backstroke distances, the field didn’t make it easy on her
Carson Foster: “Come worlds, I’m gonna do my best to get closer to Leon”
Coming out of the 2025 US National Championships, Carson Foster has 3 individual events + relay duties at the World Championships in Singapore
Simone Manuel on Progress at US Trials: “It’s been since 2019 that I’ve seen a 52”
Although Manuel admits she’s a bit sad for not having qualified in an individual event, this marks a big step for the Olympic champion.
Luca Urlando: “i wanted to prove to myself that I could get back to where… I once was”
After breaking the US Open record in the 200y fly (more than once) during the NCAA season, Urlando backed his swims up in the LCM pool as well
Tommy Janton Attributes Hard Work, Dedication, & “The Guiliano Lane” to Worlds Qualification
Swimming out of lane 1, which Janton said had been good to him and his former teammate in the past, the NCAA All-American hit the wall first in 53.00
Phoebe Bacon on Surprise Worlds Berth: “The 2IM has always just been a fun event for me”
after finishing 4th in the 200 IM prelims, the NCAA champion from Wisconsin gave herself one more chance to make Singapore and took full advantage
Dare Rose Gets Back on Team USA: “Rough summer last year but happy with how I rebounded”
With his win in the 50 fly, Rose will now represent USA in Singapore in the event, which will now also be featured in the 2028 Olympic Games.
Alex Walsh on 200 IM After Season of Focusing on Breaststroke: “I’m ready to be faster”
Coming off of an Olympic season where she put much of her focus on the 200 IM, Alex Walsh decided to take a break from training for the 200 IM this season
