Jack Alexy on Simplifying his Race: “It’s just swimming two laps down the pool”

2025 U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

The men’s 100 free in the US is one of the most competitive event pools worldwide, routinely producing some of the top sprinters in the world. This was on full display last night, as the 100 free final saw 7 men dip under the 48-second barrier, and an 8th go 48.0. Leading that field was Jack Alexy, who was coming off a prelim swim of 46.99, a new US Open record.

In the final, Alexy did his best to simplify his race and not overthink it, especially with the inherent pressure of qualifying for a world championship team present. Alexy was able to successfully get his hand on the wall first, touching in 47.17 to secure victory and his spot on Team USA’s roster.

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EMG2020Transform
1 day ago

Every 100 freestyler this year “I learned from Paris – Go out fast – finish fast”

GOATKeown
1 day ago

Looks like Alexy finally resolved the argument about laps.

A lap everywhere in the world is one end of the pool to the other. Including New Jersey lol

sjostrom stan
2 days ago

honestly, wish i had this philosophy when i was in the middle of my swimming career.

Andrew
2 days ago

If it’s so simple why does he regress through the rounds each and every time?

Anonymous
Reply to  Andrew
1 day ago

This morning he was in clear water

small bird
2 days ago

his ‘simple’ sentence has really complicated things.

2 ‘laps’ – a lap is there and back – ‘down’ the pool – i think ‘down and back’ would be more correct.

maybe someone should tell him that its just 2 lengths, and that he’ll being going down, and then back?

Could help him, maybe, just to keep things simple

ReallyReally
Reply to  small bird
2 days ago

Hahaha right!? Thought Cal was an academic powerhouse?

Flatlander
Reply to  ReallyReally
1 day ago

One lap is one length yall. And Cal definitely has the highest combined IQ team of any team more than two athletes here at US Nats or NCAA’s.

ILoveOil
Reply to  small bird
2 days ago

it’s not its. Its is a pronoun.

Spieker Pool Lap Swimmer
Reply to  small bird
2 days ago

Abbey, please read this comment.

Last edited 2 days ago by Spieker Pool Lap Swimmer
Bob Bowman's Burner
Reply to  Spieker Pool Lap Swimmer
2 days ago

Do we think Abbey’s husband could currently make the A-final of the women’s 50 free?

Sparkle
Reply to  small bird
2 days ago

Nerd

Flatlander
Reply to  small bird
1 day ago

Small Bird…..one lap is one length. Not much else to discuss here.

breastroke supporter
Reply to  small bird
1 day ago

Jordan peterson of swimming lmao

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