2023 U.S. Nationals: Rookies Abound, Ledecky Qualifies For 6th-Straight Worlds Roster
Katie Ledecky has qualified for her sixth World Championships team, while a bevy of swimmers are in line to qualify for the first time.
2023 U.S. Trials: Day 1 Pick ‘Em Contest Scoring Update
The first day of these Trials was a wild one, seeing young swimmers absolutely show out and a number of unexpected event winners.
WATCH: Katie Ledecky Swim 3rd Fastest 800 Free of All Time (US Trials Day 1 Race Videos)
It was a fast night of swimming on Day 1 of the 2023 U.S. Trials. Catch up on all of the action here, including Katie Ledecky’s sizzling 800 free.
2023 U.S. Trials: Swims You Might Have Missed on Night 1
Bella Sims swam a huge personal best finishing seventh in the 100 freestlye on night one in Indianapolis and was just off making Worlds.
Bobby Finke Sets New US Open Record with 14:42.81 1500 Freestyle
Bobby Finke broke Peter Vanderkaay’s 1500 freestyle US Open and Championship Record by over two and a half seconds.
Katie Ledecky Posts Third-Fastest Women’s 800 Free In History (8:07.07)
Ledecky posted her fastest-ever 800 free time since 2016, when she set the world record in the event that still stands today.
Michael Phelps Becomes the Longest Standing LCM World Record Holder in Modern History
June 27, 2023 marks 20 years, 316 days since Phelps set the world record in the 400 IM, making him the longest standing world record holder in LCM.
Jonny Kulow Swims 48.47 100 Freestyle Breaking Jack Alexy’s 17-18 NAG Record
Jonny Kulow broke Jack Alexy’s 17-18 NAG record in the 100 free. Notably, Alexy won the 100 free tonight at US Nationals.
2023 U.S. Trials: Day 1 Finals Preview
Tonight will feature the fastest heat of the 800 free (women) and 1500 free (men) as well as finals of the 200 fly and 100 free.
14-Year-Old Luka Mijatovic Hits 15:32.18 1500 FR, Just Off the Oldest NAG On the Books
Luka Mijatovic dropped 15 seconds in the 1500 freestyle, finishing just over a second off the boys’ 13-14 NAG, the oldest on the books.
Several High Profile Scratches Give Dressel A Spot In The 100 Freestyle C Final
Many B-final qualifiers, including Kieran Smith, Hunter Armstrong, Luke Hobson, and Jack Aikins will not race during finals.
2023 U.S. Trials: Day 1 Prelims Live Recap
American and U.S. Open record holder Regan Smith gets her meet underway in the 200 fly on Day 1 of the 2023 U.S. National Championships.
Caeleb Dressel Places 29th In Men’s 100 Free To Open U.S. National Championships
The two-time world champion and reigning Olympic gold medalist in the 100 free was nearly two and a half seconds slower than his PB of 46.96 from 2019.
Cal’s Alexy, Lasco Break Through With 47s In 100 Free Prelims At Nationals
The Cal duo will race in finals and vie for a spot on the Worlds team after both cracking 48 seconds for the first time during prelims.
Bob Bowman Says This Is Michael Phelps’ Biggest Contribution To The 200 Fly
In fly, Phelps is perhaps most well known for breathing every stroke, but Bowman believes his continuous kick made the greatest impact on the 200-meter event.
