2017 U.S. Worlds Trials: Day 1 Distance Live Recap
Kevin Litherland blasted a 15:10.93 to lead the afternoon heats of the men’s 1500 free.
2017 U.S. Worlds Trials Previews: 50 Fly May Be Veterans’ Best Chance
Veterans Tim Phillips (23.83) and Giles Smith (23.85) have the fastest time among US swimmers this year, and the top two personal best times of anyone entered (23.42 and 23.30, respectively).
2017 U.S. Trials Previews: Can Adrian Hold off Dressel in 100 Free?
After Caeleb Dressel’s eye-popping 40.00 in the 100 free at NCAAs, swimming fans are eager to see what he can put together in the long course pool.
2017 U.S. Trials Previews: Will Comerford Snag a Spot in 100 Free?
Simone Manuel has been shockingly good in the 100 free over the past year. She was already a top-tier sprinter, but after pulling off a stunning upset to tie for gold in the 100 free at the Rio Olympics, she was arguably even more jaw-dropping at 2017 NCAAs.
Dressel Includes 100 Fly, 200 Free in World Champs Trials Lineup
All-in-all, Dressel has entered 5 events: 50 free, 100 free, 200 free, 50 fly, and 100 fly.
Regan Barney Races an 800 Meter Swim, Does IM Instead of Freestyle
2017 TEXAS OPEN Austin, Texas June 23rd – June 25th Results At the 2017 Texas Open, Longhorn Aquatics’ Regan Barney decided…
2017 U.S. Trials Previews: Baker, Smoliga Lead Tight Pack in 100 Back
After Smoliga took the narrow win ahead of Baker at Olympic Trials, Baker turned the tables in Rio to win a silver medal while Smoliga finished 6th.
2017 U.S. Trials Previews: The Race for Sub-51 in Men’s 100 Fly
Jack Conger and Tom Shields headline a group of men in the 51-low range who could become the first swimmers other than Phelps to break 51 seconds since the end of the supersuit era.
Age Group Star Michael Taylor Out of World Championships Trials
One of the big backstroke contenders, age group star Michael Taylor, the former Junior World Record holder in the 200 back, is missing from the psych sheets.
No 400 Free for Dwyer at U.S. World Champs Trials
According to the entries, U.S. Olympian Conor Dwyer will not attempt to earn a spot in the 400 free.
Ryan Held Set to Take on Sprint Butterflies at Trials
According to the entries, NC State sprint champ Ryan Held will be taking on the 50 and 100 fly, as well as the sprint freestyles.
Grevers Enters 5 Events for World Champs Trials
As expected, U.S. Olympic champ Matt Grevers will be swimming the 50 and 100 back, but he’s added 3 more events to his lineup as well.
Josh Prenot to Swim Both IMs at U.S. Trials
Despite skipping out on the 200 IM and scratching out of the 400 IM final at last summer’s Olympic Trials, Josh Prenot has opted to enter both IMs in Indy.
Cullen Jones to Take on 50 Fly at World Champs Trials
Jones showcased his butterfly speed earlier this month, when he swam a big personal best in the 100 fly at the Triangle Classic Meet.
Ervin Out, Conger and Murphy in 100 Free for World Champ Trials
The entry list for the 100 free reveals there will be no Anthony Ervin in the 100 free, but Ryan Murphy and Jack Conger will take a shot at the event.
