Emma Weyant on Rebounding After 2023 DQ: “I’m finally confident enough to swim my stroke”
In Ft Lauderdale at the recent Pro Swim, Weyant not only won the 400 IM, but did so in 4:33.95, the fastest she’s been in the event since 2022
Todd Desorbo on Training Gretchen Walsh: “Slow is not in our vocabulary”
Going from 18 to 17 strokes, Walsh asked DeSorbo, “You want me to go slower?” to which DeSorbo replied, “No, slow is not in our vocabulary
Skyler Smith on Surprise PSS 50 Breast Win & Season Best: “I was not expecting any of it”
In a race where the top 3 were separated by .14 and 3 of the top 4 swimmers were Olympics, in was UNC All-American Skyler Smith who came out with the win
Carson Foster on UT Freestyle Depth: “We’ve got a whole 2 relays of guys that can throw down”
Foster noted that Texas could field two 4×200 free relays and most likely be competitive on the international stage.
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Shaine Casas Unsure of World Champ Trials Lineup, 100 Fly & 200 IM Most Likely
Shaine Casas once again walked away from a Pro Swim with multiple wins, touching first in the 100 free, 200 IM, and 50 back in Ft Lauderdale
Alex Walsh after Pro Swim: “More than anything, Showing myself I’m ready for a big time drop”
After the competition, Walsh said she’s moving into the rest of the summer with confidence, showing herself that she’s ready for big time drops
Simone Manuel on Bowman Practices: “The hardest training I’ve ever done in my entire career”
Although the Ft Lauderdale Pro Swim didn’t net the results Simone Manuel was expecting, she has seen many positive signs for her swimming this winter
Bobby Finke on Ledecky’s Mindset: “Everything she does is just like ‘why not'”
While his training partner, Katie Ledecky, was having one of the best meets in her storied career, Bobby Finke quietly had one of the best in his
Gretchen Walsh After Record-Breaking Weekend: “I need to find new motivation”
Reflecting on the unexpected success of the weekend, Walsh admitted that she will now have to reset her goals for the rest of the long course season.
2025 Pro Swim Series – Fort Lauderdale: A Perspective From the Outside Lane
While Olympians were lighting up the pool with record swims in Fort Lauderdale, others competing took in the full experience racing alongside their idols.
Ledecky, Walsh, & Everything Ft Lauderdale | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN
This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we are discussing the madness that occurred at the Ft Lauderdale Pro Swim.
What Did We Learn From Leon Marchand’s Return To Competition?
Marchand has a few areas of improvement to work on if he hopes to return to his Paris form at the World Championships this summer in Singapore.
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