2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Wave II: Day 6 Prelims Live Recap
This morning: three events: 800 free, 100 fly, 200 back. Three reigning World Champs & world record-holders: Katie Ledecky, Caeleb Dressel, and Regan Smith.
Phelps Hugs Schmitt For Reasons Far Beyond Swimming
Both Schmitt and Phelps have gone public about their serious struggles with an insidious ugly monster called depression.
Dressel Takes Down Another Phelps Record: U.S. Open 100 Fly Mark Falls In 50.17
Dressel’s time of 50.17 gives him six of the nine-fastest 100 fly performances of all-time.
Michael Andrew Explains How He Went 1:55 in the 200 IM
Andrew qualified first for the final by almost two seconds in 1:55.26, becoming the #3 American performer all-time in the 200 IM
Pre-Trials Press: Markus Thormeyer Talks Mental Toughness In Abnormal OLY Year
Thormeyer will be swimming for Canada this summer at the Olympics and spoke about what it was like to have Olympic Trials re-scheduled 3 times.
Swim of the Week: McKeown’s Statement World Record In 100 Back
It’s not easy to steal the spotlight in what is arguably the busiest two weeks of swimming this year. But Australia’s Kaylee McKeown did just that.
Viquerat Provides Answer To France’s Breaststroke Hole With OLY Qualification
Antoine Viquerat and Maxime Grousset became France’s newest 2021 Olympians on day 4 of the French Elite Swimming Championships.
SwimSwam Pulse: 53% Think a 2:19 Will Win Olympic 200 Breast Gold
More than half of voters predicted a 2:19 to win the Olympic gold medal in the women’s 200 breaststroke – right at the world record-level.
Abbey Weitzeil on Why Semi-Finals are the Most Difficult Round
Cal’s Abbey Weitzeil, the 2016 Trials winner, led the second semi in 53.66, qualifying third overall with a strong showing
2021 SwimSwam Olympic Trials Wave II Pick ‘Em Contest – Day 4 Results
Retaining their overall pick ’ems lead after day four was McG_H2O, now 6 points ahead of Nathank and retiredswimmer97.
How To Watch / All The Links You Need For The 2021 Canadian Olympic Trials
Check out all the links you need for the upcoming 2021 Canadian Olympic Swimming Trials which will be held in Toronto, Ontario from June 19 -23.
4 Storylines To Watch At The 2021 Canadian Olympic Trials
From up-and-coming juniors to a returning 2012 Olympic medalist, here are 4 storylines to watch at the 2021 Canadian Olympic Trials.
2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Wave II: Night 5 Finals Photo Vault
Night 5 of the US Olympic Trials was electric! It saw loads of excitement with new and returning olympians. Here are the top shots from the electric night.
400 IM Threat Lewis Clareburt Among 7 NZL Swimmers Heading To Tokyo
The man currently ranked 3rd in the world in the 400m IM, Lewis Clareburt, leads a 7-strong New Zealand Olympic Roster for Tokyo.
Tokyo 2020 Round-Up: IOC Releases Third Edition of Athlete’s Playbook
The International Olympic Committee released their final set of rules and guidelines for athletes to follow prior to, and while at, the Olympic Games.
