Katie Ledecky Knew Big Swims Were Coming: “I pushed a 15:49 in a practice suit”
Last night in Indianapolis, Ledecky showed she was still very much on form, swimming the #3 time ever in the 800 free (8:05.76)
Virginia Women Take Top Five Spots Heading Into The 200 Breast Final At U.S. Nationals
The University of Virginia advanced five swimmers into tonight’s ‘A’ final of the women’s 200 breaststroke, and they currently sit 1st through 5th.
Torri Huske Drops 50 Fly On Day 2 of U.S. Nationals After Landing Spot In 200 Free Final
The withdrawal essentially knocks Huske out of the event for the 2025 World Championships despite her being among the medal favorites.
2025 U.S. World Trials: Heilman Axes 2 Free, Grimes Cuts 2 Back (Day 2 Prelims Scratches)
In order to have the best chance of making the roster for Worlds, Thomas Heilman has opted to drop the 200 Free in favor of the 50 Fly, where he is the #2 seed.
2025 U.S. Nationals Day 1 Roster Update: Olympic Veterans Punch Worlds Tickets Early
Despite several longtime key US swimmers opting to forego competing this summer, most swimmers who qualified for Worlds have Olympic experience.
2025 U.S. National Championships – Day 2 Prelims Preview
Last night’s top four 100 freestylers, who punched tickets to Singapore, are back at it this morning in the 200 free, 50 fly, and 200 breast
2025 U.S. Nationals: Day 1 Pick ‘Em Contest Results (One Major Upset, Several Sure Bets)
Day one of the 2025 U.S. Nationals Pick ‘Em saw expected wins from Katie Ledecky and Bobby Finke—and one event where no one predicted the winner.
2025 U.S. Nationals: Day 1 Swims You Might Have Missed
Henry McFadden missed a spot on the 4×100 free relay team despite a 0.62 second drop, and some other swims that may have passed you by on Day 1
Caroline Bricker Drops 200 Fly Best Time From 2:09.12 To 2:05.80 To Claim National Crown
Stanford’s Caroline Bricker charged past Regan Smith to win the 200 butterfly national title, dropping her best time from 2:09.12 to 2:05.80 in one day.
The Relay Breakdown: Women’s 4x100m Freestyle
The Women’s 4×100 free relay team has now been selected, but now the projections of what they will swim this summer begin. Here’s an idea of that.
Caroline Bricker on Surprise 200 Fly National Title: “I thought it was a mistake”
Rising Stanford junior Caroline Bricker took the first night of 2025 US Trials by storm, upsetting the field to touch first in the women’s 200 fly in 2:05.80
The Relay Breakdown: Men’s 4x100m Freestyle
The Men’s 4×100 free relay team has now been selected, but now the projections of what they will swim this summer begin. Here’s an idea of that.
Weinstein Outsplits Katie Ledecky On The Second Half Of The 800 Free In 4:04.63
Whilst Katie Ledecky stole the headlines with her swim, Claire Weinstein had a quietly phenomenal back half to her 800 free
Torri Huske Breaks Simone Manuel’s US Open Record With 52.43 100 Freestyle
Huske broke Manuel’s record of a 52.54 that Manuel swam back at 2018 US Summer Nationals. This is Huske’s first US Open record.
Katie Ledecky Throws Down 8:05.76 In 800 Free For Third-Quickest Performance In History
Nine-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky just posted the third-fastest 800 free (8:05.76) in history at the U.S. National Championships.
