2017 Arena Pro Swim Series – Austin: Day 3 Race Videos
Day 3 finals saw swimmers compete in the 200 fly, 100 breast, 100 back, 200 IM, 800 free, and 1500 free.
2017 Arena PSS Analysis: Canadian Women Shine in Austin
The Canadian women really stood out at this weekend’s 2017 Arena Pro Swim at Austin.
Josh Prenot Time Trials Lifetime Best in 200 Fly
Josh Prenot, the world’s fastest 200 breaststroker in 2016, has swum a lifetime best in the 200 fly – making for a rare combination of talents.
2017 Arena Pro Swim Series Austin: Day 3 Finals Live Recap
Hali Flickinger of Athens Bulldogs popped a 2:08.77 for the win in the women’s 200 fly.
Sean Grieshop: “It’s been nice not just focusing on swimming” (Video)
Grieshop held 2nd through the front half of the race, but NC State’s Ipsen made a big push on the breaststroke leg to move ahead
Anton Ipsen on NC State’s rise: “We were strong, but now we are Elite”
NC State’s Anton Ipsen ran away with the men’s 400 free, leading from start to finish to take gold in 3:49.59
Hali Flickinger: “I don’t think I remembered how to swim the 200 Back”
Hali Flickinger had quite a night in Austin on Saturday, competing in both the 200 free and 200 backstroke
Hilary Caldwell: “It’s really nice being back in the swing of things”
Canadian Olympic medalist Hillary Caldwell (2:09.76) popped an in-season 2:09 to win the 200 back
2017 Arena Pro Swim Series – Austin: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap
Georgia’s Melanie Margalis will be taking on a double this morning with swims in the 100 breast and 200 IM.
2017 Arena PSS – Austin: Canada’s Harvey Scratches 800 Free on Day 3
Canada’s Mary-Sophie Harvey, who has had a great meet so far, is opting out of the 800 free on day 3.
Jacob Pebley: “I thought I was going 1:56.9” (Video)
Cal’s Jacob Pebley threw down a 1:55.95 to dominate the 200 back final, taking it out in 56.22 and extending his lead on the 2nd 100 with a 59.33
2017 Arena Pro Swim Series – Austin: Day 2 Finals Live Recap
Japan’s Daiya Seto did not disappoint tonight, as he blew away the 400 IM field in a blistering 4:13.80.
Matt Grevers will probably never train for the 50 (Video)
U.S. Olympians Matt Grevers (22.66) was just .01 shy of a podium finish, taking 4th respectively
2017 Arena Pro Swim Series – Austin: Day 2 Race Videos
Day 2 finals of the 2017 Arena Pro Swim at Austin is in the books, as swimmers competed in finals of the 400 IM, 200 free, 200 back, and 50 free tonight.
Jacob Pebley Hits World-Leading 1:55.95 In 200 Back At Austin PSS
American Olympian Jacob Pebley says he’s still hungry. Just a few months after competing for Team USA in Rio, Pebley won the Austin Pro Swim Series 200 backstroke in 1:55.95, becoming the first man this season under both 1:56 and 1:57 worldwide. After his race, Pebley joked that he felt “bitter” after missing out on a medal in Rio and has remained highly motivated to earn his own Olympic medal down the road.
