Pro Swim Series

Kasia Wasick Breaks Own LCM 50 FR Polish Record (24.58) at PSS Des Moines

At the 2020 Pro Swim Series- Des Moines, Poland’s Kasia Wasick zipped to break her own LCM 50 free Polish record (24.58), defeating World champ Simone Manuel.

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Michael Andrew Rocks 1:56 200 IM at PSS Des Moines, 6th Fastest American Ever

Andrew turned in 1:26.69 at the 150-mark, closing with a 30.14 free split. For comparison, Ryan Lochte split a 1:26.51 at the 150 in his World Record swim.

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After Almost 8 Years of Retirement, Brent Hayden Hits Olympic “A” time

The 36-year old Hayden swam the 4th-fastest time of his career on Saturday in his 3rd meet back from a nearly 8-year hiatus from the sport.

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R. Smith Drops 2IM for 1BK, Gastaldello Favors 50FR over 1BK in Des Moines

For the concluding session in Des Moines, Regan Smith, who set a lifetime best in the 200 IM, has scratched her #4 seed to defend her top 100 BK seed.

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Olivia Smoliga: “I feel like I really sunk my teeth into the race” (Video)

Olivia Smoliga has swam both the 100 and 200 frees this weekend in Des Moines, and discussed her racing as well as the first season of ISL with SwimSwam

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2020 Pro Swim Series – Des Moines: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap

The final preliminaries session of the 2020 Pro Swim Series in Des Moines will feature the 100 back, 200 breast, 200 IM, and 50 free.

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Chadwick, Hayden, and Geer Swim 100 Free Time Trials on Friday in Des Moines

After almost 8 years of retirement, Brent Hayden swam the fastest 100 free of his comeback on Friday afternoon in a time trial.

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Michael Andrew Breaks Down Block of Consistent Training, Lifting More (Video)

Andrew’s second-place time of 51.33 in the 100m butterfly re-set his PB from this morning, good enough for 6th in the world

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2020 Pro Swim Series – Des Moines: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

Tonight, Regan Smith will aim for a 200BK/100FL double while Katie Ledecky (200 FR) and Michael Andrew (100 BR) will aim for another PSS win in Des Moines.

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2020 PSS – Des Moines: Ledecky Scratches 800 Free on Day 4

Top seed Katie Ledecky is out for the final day of competition. Ledecky, who won the 1500 free, 400 free, and 200 free here, has scratched the 800 free.

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2020 Pro Swim Series – Des Moines: Day 3 Race Videos

Watch all day 3 race videos from Des Moines, featuring Dahlia V. Smith in the 100 fly, Andrew V. Dressel in the 100 fly, and Margalis’ 400 IM lifetime best.

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Melanie Margalis Becomes 4th Fastest American Ever with 4:32 400 IM

U.S. Olympian Melanie Margalis had a huge swim in the 400 IM at the 2020 Pro Swim Series in Des Moines. Margalis, a Georgia postgrad, dominated in 4:32.53.

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Regan Smith Re-Breaks 17-18 National Age Group Record in 100 Fly

After breaking the National Age Group Record in the 200 fly earlier in the meet, Regan Smith broke the 100 fly record on Friday.

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R. Smith Will Swim 2BK/1FL Double, Cox Drops 2FR for Des Moines Day 3 Finals

Tonight in Des Moines, Regan Smith will swim the 200 back and 100 fly finals, where she could potentially sweep both events.

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Katie Ledecky Swims Her 4th-Best 200 Free Ever in Des Moines

American swimmer Katie Ledecky swam the 4th-fastest 200 meter free time of her career on Friday evening at the Pro Swim Series in Des Moines, Iowa.

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