2021 Pro Swim Series – Indianapolis: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap
Regan Smith is scheduled to take on a daunting 200 back/100 fly double on Day 3 of the Indianapolis Pro Swim.
Michael Andrew Adds Another Best Time, in 100 Fly, to His Indy Results
American swimmer Michael Andrew has swum his 3rd lifetime best in 3 races this week at the Pro Swim Series meet in Indianapolis.
Claire Curzan Breaks Gretchen Walsh’s 15-16 NAG With 24.45 In 50m Free
16-year-old Claire Curzan smashed a 24.45 in the 50-meter freestyle this morning, breaking a National Age Group (NAG) record.
Cho Earns Korea’s First Sub-Minute 100 Breast; Hwang Sunwoo Hits 48.38 100 Free
Cho Sungjae became Korea’s first-ever sub-minute breaststroker with his new record of 59.65 at Trials, while Hwang Sunwoo came close to his 100m free record.
Korean Trials: 14-Yr-Old Lee Eunji Clocks 2:09.87 200 Backstroke
A 14-year-old named Lee Eunji (KOR) just produced one of the fastest 200m backstroke performances in history for her age.
Alex Walsh Convinced Her Coaches to Let Her Switch From Aerobic to Power
Alex Walsh took 2nd in the B-final, dropping from a 1:10 in the morning to a 1:09.17, touching behind Olivia Anderson who registered a 1:08.73.
Linnea Mack Analyzes Breakout Performance of 53.7 in 100m Freestyle
Mack had set a personal best time of 53.78 in the prelims before her 54.0 winning final time, making her the fourth-fastest American this season.
Swim of the Week: McKeown Hits 4th-Fastest All-Time 200 Back
Australia’s Kaylee McKeown has been on a tear the past few years. She continued her run with a 2:04.31 in the 200 back, making her a major Tokyo medal threat.
SwimSwam Pulse: 50% Oppose Unlimited College Dual Meet Entries, 26% Support
49.9% of voters opposed a rule change proposal allowing unlimited dual meet entries in the NCAA. 26.5% supported the proposal and 23.6% didn’t care.
Speedo Signs Paralympic Star and Non-Profit Founder Jamal Hill
Paralympic star and five-time national champion Jamal Hill is Speedo’s latest athlete ambassador as he bids to reach his first Paralympic Games this summer.
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Olympic Round-Up: US Track and Field Cancels Training Camp in Japan
US Track and Field has pulled out of their scheduled training camp in Japan, while Brazil will begin vaccinations for their Olympic athletes.
Jeffcoat Slices .01 off New Zealand 50 Back National Record
New Zealand’s Andrew Jeffcoat clocked the fastest 50m back time of his career to take the silver at the 2021 Sydney Open.
McKeown Hits Big-Time 58.14 100 Back, Tamsin Cook Returns To Form
Olympic finalist Tamsin Cook continues her comeback journey while Kaylee McKeown wows again in prelims of the women’s 100m backstroke.
Olympic-Qualified Leonie Beck Scratched 10k At 2021 European Championships
Following a 5th place finish in the women’s 5k, Leonie Beck decided not to race the 10k; an event which she has qualified to swim in Tokyo.
COVID-19 Vaccination Process Underway For Brazilian Olympic Athletes
Female swimmer Larissa Oliveira was among the first Brazilian athletes to receive the COVID-19 vaccination.
