2023 U.S. Trials Day 1 Prelims Scratch Report: 9th-Seed Gormsen Pulls Out of 800 FR
USA Swimming has posted the heat sheet for Tuesday morning’s prelims session, so let’s take a look at the scratches for the morning.
2023 U.S. World Trials Preview: Douglass, King Set for Epic Battle in Women’s 200 Breast
Just like the 50 and 100 breaststroke races, the 200 breast features veteran Lilly King attempting to hold off the next generation of American talents.
USA Swimming Updates Psych Sheets on Eve of 2023 US National Championships
The biggest change on the updated psych sheets is the absence of Cavan Gormsen from the women’s 800 free, where she was the #9 seed.
2023 U.S. Trials Previews: The Battle Between Berkoff and Smith in the 50 Back
After winning silver at last year’s World Championships, Katharine Berkoff looks primed to take to top spot in the women’s 50 backstroke.
2023 U.S. World Trials Preview: Can Huske Fly By the Competiton in the 50?
American Record Holder Torri Huske looks to top the podium in the 50 Fly, an event that fields a lot of sprinting talent but also a lot of uncertainty.
#letbellasprint: Manifesting a New Focus for Teen Swim Star Bella Sims?
Bella Sims from the Sandpipers of Nevada is a generational talent. But how does a swimmer so good choose what events they’ll specialize in?
Youssef Ramadan Clocks 23.87 50 Fly At Virginia Commonwealth Games
Ramadan’s swim puts him within a tenth of his season best time he set at the Pro Swim Series in Mission Viejo this past May.
13-Year-Old David Sammons Swims 2:12.03 200 IM At 67th Annual Eastern Invitational
Sammons’ swim in the 200 IM moves him to 10th this season for boys’ 13-14 age group, and 2nd so far among 13-year-old boys.
Not-So-Wild Speculation for the Next Northwestern Swimming Head Coach
Kristy King has built an impressive resume and has deep Big Ten roots with stops at Wisconsin, Iowa, and Michigan. Could she be the next Northwestern head coach?
Matt Bowe on “Dream come true” Hire as Head Coach of Michigan Swimming & Diving
Bowe, a native of Great Britain, coached in Michigan as his first coaching role in the United States and had fond memories of the area
NC State Expands Swim Coaching Staff With Internal Hires of Michael Baric, Kevin Happ
NC State head coach Braden Holloway (above) is growing his Wolfpack staff by two next season, adding to internal hires to the program’s coaching staff.
Canisius College Adds Marin de Villard to Class of 2027
de Villard will join a Golden Griffins team this fall that was led primarily by underclassmen during the 2022-2023 school year.
2023 U.S. Trials Previews: Ledecky, Grimes Miles Ahead of the Field In Women’s 1500 Free
Katie Ledecky is in a class of her own in the women’s 1500, and until someone rises to challenge her, she’ll continue to be in her own category.
2023 U.S. Trials Previews: Next Wave To Challenge Ledecky’s Reign In 200 Free
Katie Ledecky hasn’t lost the 200 free at a National Championship or selection meet since 2013, and she’ll need to be at her best to hold off the next crop.
Florida Coach Anthony Nesty Is Focusing on Support, Says Dressel “Knows Where He’s At”
“Ding Dong!” Caeleb Dressel is at the door for the 2023 US National Championships, and his coach Anthony Nesty discusses where the star is at.
