Ledecky Wins 200 Free, 2014 Arena Grand Prix, Video Interview
The defending Olympic Champion Allison Schmitt fought to the end with Katie Ledecky in the finals of the women’s 200 freestyle, but didn’t have enough in the end. Katie Ledecky posted a time of 1:56.27.
Beisel Wins 400 IM, Post Race Interview, 2014 Arena Grand Prix
Elizabeth Beisel worked through the first 200 before she finally pulled ahead of the 16 year-old phenom Becca Mann. Beisel maintained her lead, dropping almost 10 seconds from her morning swim to win with a time of 4:39.68.
Tyler Clary 400 IM Winner, Post Race Interview, 2014 Arena Grand Prix at Mesa
Swimming video capture courtesy of Brandon Franklin.
Coffman Wins 50 Free, 2014 Arena Grand Prix at Mesa, Video Interview
Cheyenne Coffman led a very experienced field to the wall in the finals of the women’s 50 freestyle. Coffman’s posted a time of 25.16
Race Video: Nathan Adrian wins 50 Free, 2014 Arena Grand Prix at Mesa, 21.73
Nathan Adrian threw down the fifth fastest time in the world this year, winning the 50 freestyle with a 21.73, not too far off of his personal best.
Race Video: Ryan Lochte Wins 200 Free at the 2014 Arena Grand Prix at Mesa, 1:49.48
Ryan Lochte took advantage of his under waters to finish the race with the win. Lochte finished with a time of 1:49.48, just ahead of Townsend at 1:49.94.
Race Video: Ledecky wins 200 Free, 2014 Arena Grand Prix at Mesa, 1:56.27
Race video is courtesy of Universal Sports Network, a SwimSwam Partner. Women’s 200 Freestyle – Finals – Reported by SwimSwam…
Race Video: Tyler Clary wins 400 IM, 2014 Arena Grand Prix at Mesa, 4:19.00
Clary won with a 4:19.00.
Race Video: Vyatchanin wins 200 Back, 2014 Arena Grand Prix at Mesa, 1:58.04
Race Video is courtesy of Universal Sports Network, a SwimSwam partner.
Race Video: Beisel wins 400 IM, 2014 Arena Grand Prix at Mesa, 4:39.68
Race Video is courtesy of Universal Sports Network, a SwimSwam partner.
Race Video: Coffman wins 50 Free, 2014 Arena Grand Prix at Mesa, 25.16
Race Video is courtesy of Universal Sports Network, a SwimSwam partner.
Katie Ledecky Crushes Junior World Record in 200 Free at Mesa
Katie Ledecky has set her 2nd Junior World Record, pending ratification, of the Mesa Grand Prix so far.
Mesa Grand Prix Saturday Morning Heat Sheets: No Major Scratches, Lots of Interesting Entries
Laura Sogar remains entered in the 200 IM and the 100 breast for Saturday morning after having to scratch the 200 breast final on Thursday with health issues.
2014 Arena Grand Prix at Mesa – Day 2 Final – Photo Vault
Many thanks to Mike Lewis – olavistaphotography.com – for these great swimming photos! (Featured Image: Conor Dwyer, looking massive!)
Lochte Scratches 200 Back A-Final at Mesa Grand Prix
Ryan Lochte will swim just a single event on Friday night, but rest assured that he’ll probably spend his newly-found free time signing autographs.