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2022 U.S. Open Championships: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

After swimming personal bests in prelims and finals of the 200 IM last night, Regan Smith will take the stage in both the 100 fly and 100 back this morning.

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Gabriel Jett Discusses Backstroke Abilities, Butterfly Success At 2022 Minnesota Invite

Gabriel Jett continued to show strength in backstroke with a 21.28 relay split at the Minnesota Invite but said he will stick to fly and free for now.

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How Many Swimmers Have Been Under The 2024 Trials Standards Since September 2021?

As the 2024 Olympic Trials qualifying period opens, here’s a look at the swimmers who have been under the cuts since the beginning of the 2021-22 season.

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U.S. Masters Swimming To Host 2024 USMS Spring Nats In Conjunction With Olympic Trials

The 2024 U.S. Masters Swimming Spring National Championship will fall during the final weekend of the U.S. Olympic Trials.

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WATCH: Chase Kalisz Lowers His Own U.S. Open Meet Record with 200 IM Win in 1:56.52

“I know my age may seem a little older now, but I still feel like I’m 18,” Chase Kalicz said after breaking the U.S. Open meet record in the 200 IM final.

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2022 U.S. Open Championships: Swims You Might Have Missed on Day 2

Landon Driggers, a transfer from D2 Indy to Tennessee this season, dropped 3.5 seconds in his 200 IM to highlight the swims you may have missed on Day 2.

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Watch: Ledecky Holds Off McIntosh by .08 in the 400 Free (Day 2 Finals Race Videos)

Night 2 of finals at the 2022 US Open saw several dramatic finishes including Katie Ledecky narrowly holding off Summer McIntosh in the 400 freestyle.

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Katie Ledecky Wins McIntosh Rematch, Sets US Open Championships Record in 400 Free

After Canadian teen Summer McIntosh won a head-to-head battle with Katie Ledecky a few weeks ago at a World Cup meet; Ledecky fought back on Thursday in Greensboro.

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2022 U.S. Open Championships: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

The night will kick off with the women’s 400 free, where Katie Ledecky will attempt to avenge her narrow loss to Summer McIntosh a month ago in Toronto.

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Ross Dant, Camille Spink, Erin Gemmell All Scratch A-Finals for Night 2 of the US Open

Ross Dant, Erin Gemmell, and Camille Spink all scratched out of A-finals on night 2 of the 2022 US Open Swimming Championships.

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Competitor Coach of the Month: Lea Maurer

In her first full season as the team’s full-time head coach, Laurer has led the USC Trojans to an impressive first half of the 2022-23 NCAA season.

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Ultra Swimmer of the Month: Kate Douglass

Douglass’ versatility on full display at the Tennessee Invite, highlighted by her record swim in the women’s 200 breaststroke.

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Regan Smith Clocks First PB Since Joining Bowman – 2:11.66 200 IM

In her first national-level meet since joining Bob Bowman’s pro group at Arizona State, Regan Smith has already clocked a PB by over a second in the 200 IM.

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2022 U.S. Open Championships: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

This morning’s prelims session features heats of the 400 free, 200 IM, and 50 free. 

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ASCA Establishes Jack Simon Award for Excellence in Distance Coaching

Legendary distance coach Jack Simon has founded a new prize that will be paid out to American club coaches who can get their swimmers within 1% of a World Record in the 1500 free.

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