2019 US Open Records Roundup: 18 New Meet Marks Established, 10 Still Remain
It was a record-breaking weekend in Atlanta, with 18 US Open meet records broken and just 10 now remaining.
Pancake Hot Take: 2019 US Open/Minnesota Invite Weekend Wrap-up
Since this is a wrap-up, I’m giving you my top 4 swims of the weekend, my top 4 surprises of the weekend, and as always, the syrup on top.
Macneil 57.2 100 Fly, Weitzeil 24.7 50 Free Highlight Minnesota LCM Time Trials
Weitzeil, who on Thursday became the first woman under 21 seconds in the 50-yard freestyle, contested that event again in meters, going 24.70.
Gioffreda and Meyers Set World Records on Day 2 of US Para Nationals
Becca Meyers set her second world record in as many days at the 2019 U.S. Paralympics National Championships in Lewisville, TX.
Townley Haas Knew Dean Farris Was Going to be Out Fast (Video)
Haas, out in 50.98, came home with a pair of 27-mids to win with 1:45.92, breaking the US Open record set all the way back in 2005
2019 U.S. Open Championships: Day 4 Finals Live Recap
Luca Urlando posted the top time of the morning in the men’s 200 fly, missing the meet record by less than a second.
Watch: Brown Upsets Manuel, Miller Defeats Balandin; All Night 4 US Open Races
Erika Brown defeated Olympic champion Simone Manuel in the 100 FR while Cody Miller took down Olympic champion Dmitiry Balandin on night 4 of the US Open.
Thomas Heilman Swims 21.50 in 50 Yard Free at 12 Years Old
12-year old Thomas Heilman has broken his 3rd National Age Group Record in the 50 yard free this week in Cary, North Carolina.
Erika Brown Becomes 8th-Best American of All-Time in Women’s 100 Meter Free
The swim caps off a paradigm-shifting 2 weeks of racing for Erika Brown, who has now muscled her way from darkhorse to forefront contender for Team USA.
Allison Schmitt is Feeling Wise in her 4th Olympic Cycle (Video)
In the championship final, Allison Schmitt established the pace early on and held off a strong finish from Siobhan Haughey to secure the victory
2019 US Open Championships: Kalisz Drops 2 BR, Smith Drops 1 FR On Night 4
Chase Kalisz has dropped the 200 BR on night 4 of the US Open after finishing 9th in prelims, meanwhile, Kieran Smith will contest only in the 200 BK A-final.
Melanie Margalis Does Not Know What Happened in the 400 IM (Video)
Melanie Margalis of Saint Petersburg Aquatics topped the field in the women’s final, coming from behind to win with a new U.S. Open Meet record of 4:37.34
Lilly King Takes Her Croc Game to the Next Level (Video)
After qualifying second in morning heats, Lilly King threw down a dominant 1:05.65 to win the women’s 100 breast by nearly a full second.
2019 US Open Championships: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap
Caeleb Dressel is the top seed in the men’s 100 free on the final day at 2019 U.S. Open in Atlanta.
Caeleb Dressel No-Shows 100 Free, Won’t Swim Any Primary Races at U.S. Open
Caeleb Dressel didn’t race the 50 free, 100 free, or 100 fly, all races where he is the defending World Champion, at this week’s U.S. Open Championships.
