2023 U.S. World Trials: Day 5 Finals Scratches
Brooks Curry scratched the 50 freestyle. He was ninth this morning missing the ‘A’ final by 0.02 seconds. There are only 3 total scratches.
Shifting Tides: Swim Teams Weigh Splitting Membership Between USA Swimming, AAU
Some coaches are considering a dual membership system with AAU that would keep only their competitive swimmers signed up with USA Swimming.
Chase Kalisz Reveals He Has Food Poisoning, Withdraws From Nationals
With Kalisz out of the 200 IM, there is a greater likelihood that the number of projected mens’ qualifiers will exceed the overall mens’ roster limit.
Kate Douglass Becomes Third Fastest American Ever in 200 IM With 2:08.29
Kate Douglass swam a personal best by almost a second, fastest than her bronze medal winning time from the 2020 Olympics.
World Champion Nic Fink Moving to Dallas to Train with SMU Men’s Team
Nic Fink announced he’s moving from Atlanta to Dallas to train with the Southern Methodist University men’s swim team under head coach Greg Rhodenbaugh.
18 Year Old Jonny Kulow Swims 22.03 50 Freestyle, #4 17-18 All-Time
Jonny Kulow has gone four for four in best times in Indianapolis. He will swim in the A final tonight of the men’s 50 freestyle.
Fastest American This Season Regan Smith DFS in Women’s 200 IM at US World Trials
Regan Smith did not swim in the women’s 200 IM this morning. She had been the fastest American so far this season in the event.
2023 U.S. Trials Day 5 Prelims Preview: Walsh Leads a Packed Women’s 200 IM Field
The 200 IM sees Alex Walsh, who already qualified for the World Champs via a second-place finish in the 400 IM, come in as the top seed.
2023 U.S Trials: Day 4 Pick ‘Em Contest Scoring Update
Let’s get right into it: Congratulations, “NS-SilentObserver,” the winner of day four of the Pick ‘Em Contest!
2023 U.S World Trials: Swims You Might Have Missed on Night 4
Nathan Szobota swam the ninth fastest 15-16 boys LCM 400 freestyle ever tonight during the ‘C’ final in Indianapolis.
WATCH: Smith Swims U.S. Open & Championship Records In The 100 BK (Day 4 Race Videos)
Catch up on the action from Day 4 finals at US Trials, including Regan Smith setting a new 100 BK US Open record and Lilly King sweeping the breast events.
2023 U.S. Trials Day 5 Prelims Scratch Report: Leah Smith Opts-Out of a Crowded 200 IM
Leah Smith scratched the 200 IM after entering the meet seeded 4th, avoiding a crowded field that includes Alex Walsh, Leah Hayes, and Kate Douglass.
Claire Curzan Was Hospitalized Prior To Nationals, Nearly Scratched Out Of Meet
Curzan began experiencing fever symptoms starting on June 13, and was out of the water for six days. She was also on antibiotics and received IV fluids.
Luka Mijatovic Smashes His Own 13-14 NAG Record With a 3:53.19 in 400 Freestyle
After breaking his own national age group record this morning, Luka Mijatovic swam even faster tonight by over two and a half seconds to win the ‘D’ final.
Katharine Berkoff Clocks 58.01 100 Back, Becomes #5 Performer Of All-Time
On Friday night, Berkoff nearly became the fourth woman to break 58 seconds in the 100 back with her second-place swim at U.S. Nationals.
