2023 U.S. Trials: Day 4 Finals Live Recap
Cal’s Ryan Murphy and Destin Lasco look to follow up their sweep of the 200 back with a 1-2 finish in the 100 back on Night 4 of U.S. Trials.
Regan Smith Breaks U.S Open Record In the 100 Back With A 57.71
Smith was just 0.05 seconds faster than his previous U.S. Open record time of 57.76 that was set at the 2022 World Championship trials.
Teagan O’Dell Swims 59.73 100 Backstroke to Become #7 15-16 All-Time
Teagan O’Dell won the 100 back ‘B’ final Friday night in Indy swimming a best time by 0.50 seconds to become the #7 15-16 girl ever in the event.
Rex Maurer Moves Up to Fifth Fastest 17-18 All-Time Swimming A 3:48.18 400 Free
Rex Maurer improved upon his time from prelims to now be the fifth fastest 17-18 boy in the LCM 400 freestyle ever.
Bella Sims Swims 4:03.25 400 Freestyle To Become Fifth Fastest American Ever
Bella Sims posted a best time by over three seconds to finish second behind Katie Ledecky Friday night in Indianapolis.
U.S. Men’s 4×200 FR At 2016 SC Worlds Honored With Gold Medals Before Day 4 Finals
The U.S. men originally won silver, but got promoted to gold when Russia’s winning relay was disqualified in 2022 due to Artem Lubozov’s doping suspension.
Katie Grimes Drops 400 Freestyle, Isabel Ivey Out of 100 Backstroke ‘B’ Final
Katie Grimes and Isabel Ivey were the only swimmers to scratch on day 4, with Grimes out of the 400 free B-final and Ivey out of the 100 back B-final.
2022 ACC Champion Liberty Williams Announces Transfer To University Of Alabama
Williams will be a big replacement for Alabama’s Kensey McMahon, who was the 2023 NCAA champion in both the 500 and 1650 freestyle races.
2023 U.S. World Trials: Day 4 Finals Preview
American Record holder Ryan Murphy led the way in the men’s 100 back this morning and will look to add to his lineup in Worlds.
Even With Worlds Qualification Uncertain, Henry McFadden Made Big Strides At Nationals
Recent high school graduate McFadden’s mindset and learning experiences prepared him to race on the biggest stage of competitive swimming.
Cutting to the Chase: What Happens If The 100 Breast ‘A’ Cut Isn’t Hit?
Nic Fink was the only swimmer under the minute barrier in the 100 breast prelims this morning, and with no swimmers under the ‘A’ cut, questions are abound.
2023 U.S. Trials: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap
Regan Smith is the big favorite in the women’s 100 backstroke, but there’s a tight race shaping up behind her to make the final, much less the Worlds team.
Competitor Coach of the Month: Bob Bowman
Bowman put five ASU-trained swimmers onto the U.S World Championship team through the first three nights of Nationals.
Jake Magahey No-Shows 400 Free Prelims Due To Illness, Carson Foster Also Out
The 400 free was one of Magahey’s best shots at qualifying for the World Championships, while Foster is already going to Worlds for the 400 IM and 200 fly.
Katharine Berkoff Swims 58.39 100 Backstroke to Become Tied #5 Fastest American Ever
Berkoff is the second seed heading into tonight’s final after swimming a personal best this morning in the women’s 100 backstroke.
