Katie Ledecky Ties 200 FR U.S. Open Record With New PSS Record of 1:54.40
Kicking off the first AM finals session of the 2021 Pro Swim Series in Mission Viejo was Katie Ledecky’s 200 FR win, marking a new PSS/U.S. Open record.
Manuel And Comerford Scratch 50 Free At Mission Viejo Day 2 Prelims
Top-seeded Simone Manuel won’t race this weekend as she deals with a non-COVID illness. She’s planning to return at the next Pro Swim Series stop in May.
Rule, Epitropov Set National Records During PSS Prelims
During the prelims session of the 2021 Pro Swim Series in Mission Viejo, two countries saw national records fall by Remedy Rule and Lyubomir Epitropov.
Lydia Jacoby Nails 1:06.38 100 BR For #3 All-Time 17-18, #14 US All-Time Swim
17-year-old Alaskan native Lydia Jacoby threw down a 1:06.38 to rank No. 3 all-time 17-18 and No. 14 US all-time following her 1:06.99 from prelims.
Claire Curzan Edges Torri Huske in 100m Free Prelims, 55.2 to 55.5, in Cary
The first of several highly anticipated showdowns between Olympic hopefuls Claire Curzan and Torri Huske happened this morning in the 100 free prelims.
Quah, Epitropov, Peribonio Scratch A-Finals at PSS Mission Viejo Friday
Quah’s scratch puts Ryan Lochte (Gator Swim Club) into the 200 free B-final in lane eight after he was 17th in prelims.
Lydia Jacoby Busts 1:07 Barrier in 100 Breast, Moves to #5 All-Time in 17-18
Jacoby clocked a 1:06.99 to qualify second behind only World Record-holder Lilly King into today’s final, taking down her old personal best of 1:07.57.
Mission Viejo Pro Swim Series – Session 2 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.
Matt Fallon Drops 1:45.67 200 IM Personal Best at Y Spring Festival – Voorhees
GSCY’s Matt Fallon dominated in the 200 IM, touching in a time of 1:45.67 to cut 2 seconds off of his best time on night one of the Y Festival in Voorhees.
Jordan Wilimovsky on Doing 5k’s for Time in Practice
The top three men all broke eight minutes, with KSWIM’s Jordan Wilimovsky touching almost three seconds ahead of the next-best competitor at 7:54.44
Lance Norris Rips Lifetime Best 8:08.28 in 800 Free to Snag Wave II Cut in Cary
He easily went past the Olympic Trials Wave I cut of 8:12.99 for the first time, while he also finished ahead of the Wave II cut of 8:08.95.
2021 Pro Swim Series – Mission Viejo: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap
Melanie Margalis, the top seed in the women’s 400 IM, is among the headliners on Thursday evening in Mission Viejo.
Mission Viejo Pro Swim Series – Session 1 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
Leah Smith Went Double-Coffee to Prepare for AM Finals in Mission Viejo
Smith would go on to win this at 8:24.46, a new season-best by over a second to jump from sixth to fifth in the world rankings.
Leah Smith, Jordan Wilimovsky Open PSS – Mission Viejo with 800 Free Wins
Smith clocked a season-best 8:24.46, a time that moves her to the #5 spot in the world rankings for this season.
