2023 U.S. Trials: Day 5 Prelims Live Recap
The 5th and final day of racing at the 2023 U.S. National Championships will feature the 200 IM, 50 free, men’s 800, and women’s 1500.
Parker Waiting for Teammates Douglass or Walsh Sisters to Double Up to Punch her Ticket
UVA’s Maxine Parker, a NCAA Champion in the 200 and 400 Free Relays, is just one ‘double’ away from making her first international team.
Chase Kalisz Si Ritira Dai Trials USA Per Intossicazione Alimentare
Chase Kalisz ha annunciato di aver avuto un’intossicazione alimentare e che si sarebbe ritirato dal resto dei campionati nazionali
2023 U.S. World Trials: Day 5 Finals Scratches
Brooks Curry scratched the 50 freestyle. He was ninth this morning missing the ‘A’ final by 0.02 seconds. There are only 3 total scratches.
Alex Walsh on 400 IM: “I knew I was in store for a pretty big drop”
Walsh, who has never competed in the 400 IM at a LCM trials meet, knew she was due for a significant drop.
Regan Smith 57.71 100 Back US Open Record – RACE ANALYSIS
Regan Smith broke her own US Open and US Nationals record last night in the 100 back, undercutting her old 57.76 mark by .05 to clock a 57.71
Regan Smith on First Taper with Bob Bowman: “It’s a learning experience”
This is Smith’s first taper with new coach Bob Bowman and she says it’s a learning process, with constant 2-way communication between coach and athlete.
Shifting Tides: Swim Teams Weigh Splitting Membership Between USA Swimming, AAU
Some coaches are considering a dual membership system with AAU that would keep only their competitive swimmers signed up with USA Swimming.
Mexico Tops Swimming Medal Table As CAC Games Conclude
Jorge Iga helped his nation of Mexico top the overall swimming medal table to conclude the 2023 Central American & Caribbean (CAC) Games.
Hunter Armstrong: “I wanted to make sure my best performance would be at worlds”
Although it made for a mentally challenging week, Armstrong was able to make the team and move forward toward Japan.
Trinidad & Tobago’s Dylan Carter Rips 21.87 Personal Best 50 Free (Video)
27-year-old Dylan Carter of Trinidad & Tobago put up the fastest 50m freestyle of his career, posting 21.87 at the CAC Games.
Chase Kalisz Reveals He Has Food Poisoning, Withdraws From Nationals
With Kalisz out of the 200 IM, there is a greater likelihood that the number of projected mens’ qualifiers will exceed the overall mens’ roster limit.
Kate Douglass Becomes Third Fastest American Ever in 200 IM With 2:08.29
Kate Douglass swam a personal best by almost a second, fastest than her bronze medal winning time from the 2020 Olympics.
Nic Fink on Moving to SMU: “I’m excited to try something new”
“At this point, I’m excited to try something new” the breaststroke champion said of moving to a new training hub and state.
World Champion Nic Fink Moving to Dallas to Train with SMU Men’s Team
Nic Fink announced he’s moving from Atlanta to Dallas to train with the Southern Methodist University men’s swim team under head coach Greg Rhodenbaugh.
