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RACE VIDEOS: 2018 U.S. Winter Nationals Day 3 Finals

Watch Katie Ledecky go the world’s leading 200 free time this season, and more, from night 3 in Greensboro.

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Cieplucha Swims NCAA A Cut with 4:03 400 IM in Tennessee Invite Finals

Tess Cieplucha had a big swim in the 400 IM to achieve her NCAA ‘A’ cut for Tennessee. She came into the meet with a best time of 4:05.43 from last season, but blew that away tonight with a 4:03.81.

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USA Swimming Winter Nationals Day 3 Photo Vault

The fun and fast swimming continues.  We have Mike Lewis on hand in Greensboro bring us some of his swimming…

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Olivia Bray of Virginia Gators Shoots to #3 in 17-18 History in 100 FL

Cal senior Katie McLaughlin holds the NAG record with a 57.87 from 2015, but Bray has well over a year to chase that mark before she turns 19. 

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Ryan Lochte and Kayla Reid Announce Pending Arrival of 2nd Child

American swimmer Ryan Lochte and his wife, model Kayla Reid, have announced the pending arrival of their 2nd child. In the post,…

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2018 U.S. Winter Nationals: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

Kylie Masse posted a strong 59.33 this morning in the 100 back, and she’s the favorite for the title tonight.

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2018 U.S. Winter Nationals: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

American Record holder Kevin Cordes is slated to swim the men’s 100 breast on day 3 at the U.S. Winter Nationals in Greensboro.

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California 15-Year-Old Dies In High School Swim Session Of 57 Swimmers

A California school district is being sued by the parents of 15-year-old Ben Curry, a student who drowned while treading water in a crowded swim class. The parents’ suit alleges that the teacher was distracted by his cell phone and not watching the kids.

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Katie Ledecky Breaks Down Life at Stanford (Video)

Katie Ledecky already built a body length lead in the first 100 meters of the race. Ledecky then finished the race nearly missing the 4-minute barrier in a 4:00.35, winning by over 9 seconds.

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Several Wolfpack Men Scratch A Finals for Winter Nats Night 3

Coleman Stewart, the defending 100 back NCAA champion, scratched out of the long course version of that event as well as the 100 fly for tonight’s finals session at the 2018 US Winter National Championships.

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Nathan Adrian on Getting Married, Being a Well-Rounded Person (Video)

Veteran Nathan Adrian maintained his dominance and took the title in a 21.94, being the only swimmer under 22 seconds.

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WATCH: Race Videos From Day 2 of 2018 U.S. Winter Nationals

Follow along with full race videos of all of Thursday night’s racing. All videos courtesy of USA Swimming on YouTube.

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United States Among 7 Bidders for 2025 and 2027 World Championships

The Greensboro Aquatic Center holds only 2,500 people, making the Greensboro Coliseum the likely target of an American bid.

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Madison Kennedy Went 24.8 Without Warm Up/Warm Down (Video)

Kennedy did not warm up or down before/after her race in prelims or finals. She only swam 2 laps (100 meters) all day, her prelims and finals swims.

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Simone Manuel Drops 24.3 in First Race Since Pan Pacs (Video)

Despite a slow start, Simone Manuel built up a lead going into the last 25 meters of the race to win with a 24.39

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