Caeleb Dressel and Ryan Lochte Scratch Sunday 200 IM Final in Mission Viejo
After swimming the No.2 and No.3 seeds on Saturday evening, Gator Swim Club’s Caeleb Dressel and Ryan Lochte opted to travel back to Florida early.
Erica Sullivan Clocks 4:06.35 in 400m Free at GAIN Prelims After Weather Delay
Sullivan’s time now sits #5 in the world and second among Americans this season. Meanwhile, Bella Sims had several impressive swims this morning.
Lilly King on 200 Breast: “2:22’s kind of becoming the new norm”
Annie Lazor began to close the gap over the second half of the race, but King held on and got the win, 2:22.38 to 2:22.73
Abbey Weitzeil Explains Training for a No-Breather LCM 50 Free
Abbey Weitzeil improved on her prelims time of 24.80 to win with 24.57. With a 24.57, she now ranks 9th in the world for the season.
Mission Viejo Pro Swim – Day 3 Lots of Smiles Photo Vault
For the first time in what feels like ages, SwimSwam is back on deck and our photographer Jack Spitser was able to capture images in the California sun.
2021 Pro Swim Series – Mission Viejo: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap
The last prelims session of the 2021 Pro Swim Series in Mission Viejo is set to begin with the men’s and women’s 200 IM, 200 back, and 100 free.
Claire Curzan Goes 56.20 in the 100 Fly; Passes Dahlia for #2 American All-time
Lowering her own 15-16 NAG Record and setting the World Jr Record in the 100 fly with 56.20, Claire Curzan became the 2nd-fastest American in history.
Torri Huske Downs 17-18 100 Fly NAG with 56.69; Jumps to #4 American All-time
Torri Huske of Arlington Aquatic Club became the first American 17-18 age group swimmer in history to break the 57-second barrier with 56.69.
Minimal Scratches For Saturday Night Prelims In Mission Viejo
Only a few swimmers have dropped out of their events heading into the final prelims session for the 2021 Pro Swim Series stop in Mission Viejo.
Gold Medalist Ryan Held Swims Best Time of 21.62 in 50 Free in Birmingham
Ryan Held swam lifetime bests in the 50 and 200 free on Saturday. He’s scheduled to swim two more races, including the 100 fly, on Sunday.
Emma Nordin Details 30×100 LCM Holding 1:04-1:05s
Nordin broke through for third in the 800 free with a 8:29.67, which is her first time under 8:30 and a massive lifetime best by over seven seconds
Curzan Posts 57.3 100 Fly, Cotter Swims 1:49 200 Free at TAC Invite Day 2
During prelims at the TAC Invitational, Claire Curzan posted a 57.37 to take the top seed in the 100 fly and Michael Cotter swam a 1:49.62 in the 200 free.
Sean Grieshop Breaks Down 400 IM Victory, Cal NCAA Season
Jarod Arroyo pulled up on Grieshop after the breaststroke leg, but Grieshop closed the door on free, going 4:16.14, dropping two seconds from prelims
2021 Pro Swim Series – Mission Viejo: Day 3 Finals Live Recap
Day 3 finals in Mission Viejo will feature Olympians Caeleb Dressel, Katie Ledecky, Lilly King, Allison Schmitt (pictured), and other top competitors.
#1 Seed Hali Flickinger Drops 200 Fly Final on Saturday at PSS Mission Viejo
After clocking the #2 200 fly time in the world in prelims, Hali Flickinger scratched the final to focus on the 400 free.
