2023 U.S. Trials Day 1 Prelims Preview: Dressel Back on the Big Stage
As we patiently await the official kick-off of the action, let’s go over the events in Tuesday morning’s prelims session.
2023 U.S. Trials Previews: Momentum Versus Experience in the Men’s 200 IM
It’s an elite field at the top of the psych sheet, with three of the top seven US men all-time expected to swim this event later this week.
2023 U.S. Nationals: Examining the Responses from the SwimSwam Pick ‘Em Contest
Before the 2023 U.S. National Championships kick off on Tuesday morning in Indianapolis, let’s take a look at how the SwimSwam Pick ‘Em contest is going.
17-Year-Old Sprint Phenom Kaii Winkler Reportedly Out of Nationals With Injury
17-year-old sprint star Kaii Winkler will reportedly miss U.S. Nationals this week despite appearing on the updated psych sheets in four events.
2023 U.S. Trials Day 1 Prelims Scratch Report: 9th-Seed Gormsen Pulls Out of 800 FR
USA Swimming has posted the heat sheet for Tuesday morning’s prelims session, so let’s take a look at the scratches for the morning.
2023 U.S. World Trials Preview: Douglass, King Set for Epic Battle in Women’s 200 Breast
Just like the 50 and 100 breaststroke races, the 200 breast features veteran Lilly King attempting to hold off the next generation of American talents.
2023 U.S. Trials Previews: The Battle Between Berkoff and Smith in the 50 Back
After winning silver at last year’s World Championships, Katharine Berkoff looks primed to take to top spot in the women’s 50 backstroke.
2023 U.S. World Trials Preview: Can Huske Fly By the Competiton in the 50?
American Record Holder Torri Huske looks to top the podium in the 50 Fly, an event that fields a lot of sprinting talent but also a lot of uncertainty.
#letbellasprint: Manifesting a New Focus for Teen Swim Star Bella Sims?
Bella Sims from the Sandpipers of Nevada is a generational talent. But how does a swimmer so good choose what events they’ll specialize in?
2023 U.S. Trials Previews: Ledecky, Grimes Miles Ahead of the Field In Women’s 1500 Free
Katie Ledecky is in a class of her own in the women’s 1500, and until someone rises to challenge her, she’ll continue to be in her own category.
2023 U.S. Trials Previews: Next Wave To Challenge Ledecky’s Reign In 200 Free
Katie Ledecky hasn’t lost the 200 free at a National Championship or selection meet since 2013, and she’ll need to be at her best to hold off the next crop.
Florida Coach Anthony Nesty Is Focusing on Support, Says Dressel “Knows Where He’s At”
“Ding Dong!” Caeleb Dressel is at the door for the 2023 US National Championships, and his coach Anthony Nesty discusses where the star is at.
2023 U.S. Trials Previews: Murphy and Casas Run it Back in the Men’s 200…Back
At last spring’s International Team Trials, it was Ryan Murphy and Shaine Casas who finished first and second respectively, advancing to Worlds.
2023 U.S. Trials Previews: Does The Dressel Dominance Continue In Men’s 50 Free?
Caeleb Dressel has been the world’s best in the 50 free since 2017, but his recent leave of absence puts that reign into question this summer.
2023 U.S. Trials Previews: Specialists Fallon, Foster To Push Fink In Men’s 200 Breast
Nic Fink is the current face of American men’s breaststroke. In the 200 breast, he’ll be pressured from 200 specialists Jake Foster and Matt Fallon.
