Phelps: Would “Probably” Compete in Tokyo If Not For Injury Risk
Michael Phelps revealed Friday in a Facebook live chat that injury concerns hold him back from making a run at yet another Olympics.
Ally Howe Tears Down Coughlin’s 100 Back American Record with 49.69
Howe just took down the last remaining American or U.S. Open Record in yards that was set before the supersuit era.
Simone Manuel Blasts 1:40.3 200 Free for New Pac-12 Meet Record
Manuel had just enough in the tank to hold off Katie Ledecky, winning in a new Pac-12 Meet Record time of 1:40.37 ahead of Ledecky’s 1:40.50.
Katie Ledecky Takes Down American Record with 3:57.6 400 IM
Ledecky, who typically makes headlines in the freestyle events, busted out a new American Record with a 3:57.68 in the 400 IM.
Janet Hu Downs 2nd Pac-12 Meet Record of the Day with 50.2 100 Back
Shortly after setting a new Meet Record in the 100 fly, Hu returned to the pool to set another Pac-12 Meet Record in the 100 back.
Ledecky Chooses 400 IM/200 Free Double Instead of 1650 Free at Pac-12s
Ledecky opted to swim the 400 IM and 200 free double on Friday, meaning she won’t be swimming as a scorer in her signature 1650 freestyle on Saturday.
Claire Curzan Breaks 50 and 100 Fly NAG Records in Same Swim
Claire Curzan from Raleigh Swim Association has re-broken her own National Age Group Record in the 100 yard fly. Swimming…
Thirteen-Year-Old Aquazot Swimmer Severely Injured By Fallen Tree
Thirteen-year-old Teresa Johnston from the Aquazot Swim Club was injured during a storm that hit the Southern California region last weekend after a 60-foot tree tree fell and landed on her causing serious injury.
Stanford Scares American Record, Downs Meet Record in 200 FR Relay
In a nailbiter finish against Cal, the Cardinal closed day 2 finals with a new Meet Record of 1:26.44 in the 200 free relay, just out-touching the Bears by .05.
Simone Manuel Blasts 21.2 50 Free for New Pac-12 Meet Record
Manuel came out on top of a star-studded 50 free field, throwing down a 21.29 to keep the Cardinal winning streak alive.
Ledecky Scorches NCAA, American Records with 4:25.15 500 Free
Ledecky obliterated the 500 free field, tearing through the water en route to a 4:25.15 victory.
Peaty Among International Stars on Arena PSS- Indianapolis Psych Sheet
The international contingent on the men;s side will be headlined by Great Britain’s Adam Peaty, who smashed the 100 breast World Record to win gold in Rio last summer.
Michael Phelps To Testify For Congress Subcommittee About Anti-Doping
Now officially retired from competition, Michael Phelps is still making waves: the 23-time Olympic gold medalist is part of a group of experts testifying before a congressional subcommittee next week about the issue of doping.
Stanford 800 Free Relay Breaks NCAA Record With Ledecky Anchor
Even without former NCAA runner-up in the 200 free Simone Manuel in the group, Katie Ledecky (above) and the Stanford women swam the fastest 800 free relay in history.
