2023 U.S. Trials Day 5 Prelims Scratch Report: Leah Smith Opts-Out of a Crowded 200 IM
Leah Smith scratched the 200 IM after entering the meet seeded 4th, avoiding a crowded field that includes Alex Walsh, Leah Hayes, and Kate Douglass.
Claire Curzan Was Hospitalized Prior To Nationals, Nearly Scratched Out Of Meet
Curzan began experiencing fever symptoms starting on June 13, and was out of the water for six days. She was also on antibiotics and received IV fluids.
Luka Mijatovic Smashes His Own 13-14 NAG Record With a 3:53.19 in 400 Freestyle
After breaking his own national age group record this morning, Luka Mijatovic swam even faster tonight by over two and a half seconds to win the ‘D’ final.
Katharine Berkoff Clocks 58.01 100 Back, Becomes #5 Performer Of All-Time
On Friday night, Berkoff nearly became the fourth woman to break 58 seconds in the 100 back with her second-place swim at U.S. Nationals.
2023 U.S. Trials: Day 4 Finals Live Recap
Cal’s Ryan Murphy and Destin Lasco look to follow up their sweep of the 200 back with a 1-2 finish in the 100 back on Night 4 of U.S. Trials.
Regan Smith Breaks U.S Open Record In the 100 Back With A 57.71
Smith was just 0.05 seconds faster than his previous U.S. Open record time of 57.76 that was set at the 2022 World Championship trials.
Teagan O’Dell Swims 59.73 100 Backstroke to Become #7 15-16 All-Time
Teagan O’Dell won the 100 back ‘B’ final Friday night in Indy swimming a best time by 0.50 seconds to become the #7 15-16 girl ever in the event.
Rex Maurer Moves Up to Fifth Fastest 17-18 All-Time Swimming A 3:48.18 400 Free
Rex Maurer improved upon his time from prelims to now be the fifth fastest 17-18 boy in the LCM 400 freestyle ever.
Bella Sims Swims 4:03.25 400 Freestyle To Become Fifth Fastest American Ever
Bella Sims posted a best time by over three seconds to finish second behind Katie Ledecky Friday night in Indianapolis.
U.S. Men’s 4×200 FR At 2016 SC Worlds Honored With Gold Medals Before Day 4 Finals
The U.S. men originally won silver, but got promoted to gold when Russia’s winning relay was disqualified in 2022 due to Artem Lubozov’s doping suspension.
Katie Grimes Drops 400 Freestyle, Isabel Ivey Out of 100 Backstroke ‘B’ Final
Katie Grimes and Isabel Ivey were the only swimmers to scratch on day 4, with Grimes out of the 400 free B-final and Ivey out of the 100 back B-final.
2022 ACC Champion Liberty Williams Announces Transfer To University Of Alabama
Williams will be a big replacement for Alabama’s Kensey McMahon, who was the 2023 NCAA champion in both the 500 and 1650 freestyle races.
2023 U.S. World Trials: Day 4 Finals Preview
American Record holder Ryan Murphy led the way in the men’s 100 back this morning and will look to add to his lineup in Worlds.
Even With Worlds Qualification Uncertain, Henry McFadden Made Big Strides At Nationals
Recent high school graduate McFadden’s mindset and learning experiences prepared him to race on the biggest stage of competitive swimming.
Cutting to the Chase: What Happens If The 100 Breast ‘A’ Cut Isn’t Hit?
Nic Fink was the only swimmer under the minute barrier in the 100 breast prelims this morning, and with no swimmers under the ‘A’ cut, questions are abound.
