Walsh, Held Hightlight Huntsville Day 3 (Saturday Recap)
Once again, the Huntsville site of the 2020 US Open was highlighted by two of the United States’ brightest sprint stars on Saturday morning.
2020 U.S. Open – Indy: Saturday AM Women’s Session Live Recap
This morning’s women’s session features seven-time World Champs gold medalist Mallory Comerford leading the 100 freestyle.
2020 U.S. Open — Sarasota: Saturday AM Live Recap
Watch out for Bobby Finke in the 1650 free, Clark Beach in the 200 back, and the men’s 100 free featuring Kieran Smith, Brett Fraser, and Ryan Lochte.
Carson Foster Breaks Down First LCM Swim as a Longhorn (Video)
Texas freshman Carson Foster won the 200 IM with 1:59.82. He led from start to finish, building up a 2-body length lead after the breaststroke leg
Daniel Diehl Swims 8th Fastest All-Time 100 LCM Back In 15-16 Age Group: 55.46
After breaking two 13-14 NAG Records in October, Diehl turned 15. At the U.S. Open on Friday he showed that he is still on a roll, posting a 55.46 100m back.
2020 U.S. Open – Huntsville Friday PM – Jack Aikins Hits PR 54.59 100 Back
18-year-old Jack Aikins’ victory in the 100 back was a 1.62 second time drop from his previous best, 56.21, from the 2019 Georgia Senior State Championships.
Luis Martinez Breaks Tom Shields’ 100 Fly U.S. Open Meet Record
Tom Shield’s U.S. Open Meet Record was set back in 2013 at 51.65. Today in Huntsville, Auburn graduate Luis Martinez broke that record by .15 seconds.
Claire Curzan Stuns with 56.6 in 100 Fly at 16-Years Old, US #3 All-Time
16-year old Claire Curzan is now the 3rd-fastest American of all time in the 100 fly at any age, behind only a pair of Olympic gold medalists.
2020 U.S. Open – Des Moines Friday PM: Smith Wins, Bacon Keeps 100 Back Record
Regan Smith and Phoebe Bacon had a 100 back rematch from 2019 when Bacon bested Smith. Tonight Smith won, but she didn’t beat Bacon’s U.S. Open Meet Record.
2020 U.S. Open – Sarasota: Friday PM Live Recap
Friday’s PM session is set feature Emma Weyant in the 400 IM and 200 free, Kieran Smith in the 200 free, and Clark Beach face off Ryan Lochte in the 100 back.
2020 U.S. Open – Indy: Friday PM Women’s Session Live Recap
Canadian world champ Maggie MacNeil will swim the 100 fly this afternoon, and former world record-holder Kathleen Baker heads the 100 back.
2020 U.S. Open – Indy: Friday AM Live Recap
U.S. Open record-holder Kathleen Baker will go after a 200 IM this morning, hoping to jump to the top of the U.S. ranks for the season.
Gretchen Walsh Climbs to #11 All-Time in US History in 50 LCM Free
Still just a senior in high school, Walsh is now the #2 17-18 year old in US history in the 50 free and #11 among all ages.
2020 U.S. Open – Greensboro: Friday AM Live Recap
Today’s sessions will feature 2017 World Champion Chase Kalisz in the 200 IM, along with Harvard star Dean Farris making an appearance in the 50 free.
2020 U.S. Open – Huntsville Friday AM: Walsh’s 24.6, Held’s 22.3 Highlight
Gretchen Walsh crushed a 24.65 in the 50 free, moving to #2 all-time in the 17-18 age group for USA Swimming history behind only Simone Manuel.
