2017 U.S. Worlds Trials: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap
The men’s 100 fly is one of the most anticipated races of the meet with a loaded field that includes Jack Conger, Tom Shields, Caeleb Dressel, and Tim Phillips. Read on for live updates from this morning’s action.
Drew Kibler’s Worlds Trials Performances Hindered by Poison Ivy
Kibler missed out on all international rosters in the 4×200 free relay.
Return of the Lochte Rule: Abrahm Devine DQ’d At US Nats
As it did last summer, the so-called ‘Lochte Rule’ prohibiting IMers from underwater kicking on their backs outside of the backstroke leg has cropped up at the biggest American selection meet. This morning the rule nabbed Stanford’s Abrahm Devine, who was disqualified after posing a 4:17.55 that would have placed him fourth heading into the final.
Josh Prenot and Michael Weiss Absent from 400 IM Prelims
In the last heat of the men’s 400 IM today in Worlds Trials prelims, Josh Prenot of Cal and Michael Weiss of Wisconsin Aquatics did not show up to race.
Why does national Champ Kelsi Worrell need her Chucks? (Video)
Kelsi Worrell isn’t just sporting her Cardinal Red Converse at the Summer Nats just because they look good… but they do look good.
Townley Haas: “I have no idea where that 100 came from” (Video)
Townley Haas blew away the field, out very quickly in 50.85 and ultimately touching in 1:45.03 for the decisive win
Lilly King: “It’s embarrassing not making an Olympic final” (Video)
After missing the Olympic final last summer, Lilly King came through with a big swim in the 200 breast, clocking a big best time in 2:21.83
Michael Andrew Scratches 100 Fly On Day 3 At World Champ Trials
Michael Andrew has scratched the men’s 100 fly on day 3 at World Trials, opting to focus on the 50 breast and back.
