2014 Arena Grand Prix in Austin, Day 3 Photo Vault
Many thanks to Rafael Domeyko, rafaeldomeyko.com, for these beautiful swimming photos. Featured Image: Olympic Champions Aaron Peirsol)
Katie Ledecky Happy with Tough Double, 200 IM and 800 Free (Video Interview)
Danish national record-holder Lotte Friis led early, but Katie Ledecky completed a thrilling comeback, gaining on Friis steadily from about the 350-mark onward and erasing the two-second lead the Dane had built up.
Michael Andrew Breaks Down 100 Breast and 100 Back Records (Video Interview)
Michael Andrew has had no trouble turning his short course success into long course success in Austin, breaking the 13-14 boys’ National Age Group Record in his 3rd different event of the meet.
Agnel pulls into tie with Dwyer in overall Grand Prix standings, Romano still leads women
Training partners Conor Dwyer and Yannick Agnel are tied as the top money-earners on the Grand Prix after 2 of 6 stops. Each has taken in $2700.
Tom Luchsinger shares a Bob Bowman 200 Butterfly Set (Video Interview)
Luchsinger wins 200 fly and shares Bob Bowman butterfly set. See Bowman video below on butterfly training.
Bob Bowman Shares 200 Butterfly Training Insight (Video Interview)
See video above with Tom Luchsinger breaking down the Bob Bowman butterfly set. 30 x 100m on 1:30: 50 free under 35 seconds, climb up to the blocks, dive a 50m fly striving to hold sub 28 seconds.
Shields Wanted 52 Low in 100 Fly, But Happy with Grand Prix Win (Video Interview)
California pro Tom Shields was all over the 100 fly field in this one, going 52.72 to win handily.
Matt McLean Offers Insight on NBAC & Explains his Takeaway From the 2012 Olympics (Video)
Matt McLean drills down on training at Bob Bowman’s NBAC. Training has been challenging, but perfect for his goals moving toward the 2016 Olympic Games.
Video Interview: Matt Grevers owns 100 Back with 53.72 in Austin
A powerhouse 100 backstroke field did not disappoint, putting together a race that was up in the air until the very finish.
Jessica Hardy Dreaded Breaststroke, Now She Loves It – Video Interview
In a tough field of up-and-comers 26-year-old Jessica Hardy showed why she’s still a household name on the American breaststroking scene.
Ross Murdoch equals Scottish Pride in 100 Breaststroke (Video Interview)
Ross Murdoch extended his dominance in the breaststroke races in Austin, winning the 100 breast in 1:00.58.
Hilary Caldwell Sweeps backstroke in Austin (Video Interview)
She won the 200 back last night, and now Canada’s Hilary Caldwell has made it a sweep. The 22-year-old went 1:01.57 to nip current Grand Prix points leader Megan Romano at the wall.
2014 Austin Grand Prix: Agnel caps dominant freestyle weekend with 1500 win on final night
Yannick Agnel won the 1500 free over a pair of international distance stars – that means the Frenchman won the 200, 400 and 1500 frees and finished second in the 100 over the course of this weekend.
12-Year Old Destin Lasco Re-Breaks His Own NAG Record in 100 Back
Destin Lasco has broken his 2nd National Age Group Record at the MA Elite Meet.
2014 Austin Grand Prix: Grevers and Thoman set up finals collision, taking top two 100 back seeds
Although Tyler Clary (far left) is a scratch today, (L-R) Matt Grevers, Ryan Murphy and Jacob Pebley will all collide in the men’s 100 back on the final day of action in Austin, Texas.
