Lilly King Dips Under 30 for Championship Record in 50 Breast
Lilly King set a new championship record in the 50 breast during prelims of day 3 of the 2017 US World Championships Trials.
Ledecky: “I almost have that event down to a science” (Video)
To no one’s surprise Katie Ledecky got out ahead from the gun and never looked back, touching the wall in a time of 1:54.84 to become the first woman under 1:55 this year.
Kevin Cordes Down U.S. Open Record with 26.8 in 50 Breast Prelims
Kevin Cordes blasted a new U.S. Open Record in heat 6, turning in a 26.86 to lead prelims. That knocked almost a quarter of a second off the former mark, which stood as a 27.10 done by Brendan McHugh at 2014 Nationals.
Potential Swim-Off Set Up Between Harting, Smachlo For 100 Fly A Final
The Dark Knight Returns… for a swim-off, that is. A tie for 8th place in the men’s 100 fly has forced a likely swim-off between Batman-themed showman Zach Harting and Michigan’s hero-slayer Miles Smachlo for the last lane in the A final.
Kevin Cordes: “Getting that one back meant a lot” (Video)
Kevin Cordes took off on the second 50, taking over the lead and staying under world record pace through 150m, before taking the win in 2:07.41
Drew Kibler’s Worlds Trials Performances Hindered by Poison Ivy
Kibler missed out on all international rosters in the 4×200 free relay.
Return of the Lochte Rule: Abrahm Devine DQ’d At US Nats
As it did last summer, the so-called ‘Lochte Rule’ prohibiting IMers from underwater kicking on their backs outside of the backstroke leg has cropped up at the biggest American selection meet. This morning the rule nabbed Stanford’s Abrahm Devine, who was disqualified after posing a 4:17.55 that would have placed him fourth heading into the final.
Josh Prenot and Michael Weiss Absent from 400 IM Prelims
In the last heat of the men’s 400 IM today in Worlds Trials prelims, Josh Prenot of Cal and Michael Weiss of Wisconsin Aquatics did not show up to race.
Why does national Champ Kelsi Worrell need her Chucks? (Video)
Kelsi Worrell isn’t just sporting her Cardinal Red Converse at the Summer Nats just because they look good… but they do look good.
Townley Haas: “I have no idea where that 100 came from” (Video)
Townley Haas blew away the field, out very quickly in 50.85 and ultimately touching in 1:45.03 for the decisive win
Lilly King: “It’s embarrassing not making an Olympic final” (Video)
After missing the Olympic final last summer, Lilly King came through with a big swim in the 200 breast, clocking a big best time in 2:21.83
Michael Andrew Scratches 100 Fly On Day 3 At World Champ Trials
Michael Andrew has scratched the men’s 100 fly on day 3 at World Trials, opting to focus on the 50 breast and back.
Kathleen Baker: “I’ve gotten stronger and in better shape” (Video)
100 back Olympic silver medalist Kathleen Baker put on a dominant display in the 200 back final after foregoing the event at Olympic Trials last year
Ryan Murphy: “I’m finally getting to do my dream job” (Video)
The Cal duo of Ryan Murphy and Jacob Pebley came through as expected tonight, going 1-2 in times of 1:54.30 and 1:54.78
2017 U.S. World Trials: Day 2 Shows 4×200 Free Relays Ready to Go
Katie Ledecky and Townley Haas are the headlines on USA 4×200 relay squads that look strong heading into Budapest.
