2019 US National Championships: Day 1 Prelims Live Recap
Today’s morning session begins with heats of the 200 fly and 100 free, and timed finals of the women’s 800 free and men’s 1500 free.
WUGs Gold Medalist Kaersten Meitz Out of U.S. Nationals with Appendicitis
Meitz, after taking gold at WUGs in the 400 free by nearly five seconds, is reportedly withdrawing from the 2019 Phillips 66 National Championships.
Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 7/31/2019
Check out our Weekly Wonders from July 19-28, 2019.
WR Holder Ryan Lochte Drops 1:57.88 200 IM in First Post-Suspension Race
In a time trial Wednesday in Palo Alto, Ryan Lochte posted the No. 4 200 IM time by an American man this season.
Ryan Held Breaks U.S. Open Record With 47.43 In 100 Free
In yet another breakthrough swim for American sprinters, Ryan Held busted a U.S. Open record with a 47.43 in the 100 free at prelims of U.S. Nationals.
United States Wins Men’s and Women’s Team Trophies at 2019 World Championships
In almost all regards, the United States came out in front, winning most Total Points, most Women’s Points, and most Men’s Points.
Ryan Lochte to Time Trial 200 IM at U.S. Nationals for First Race in 14 Months
The nearly-35-year-old Lochte is entered to take his first step toward Tokyo Wednesday morning in Palo Alto.
Megan Kingsley Goes Best Time in 200 Fly After Being Hit By Car In April
Despite being hit by a car in April, Megan Kingsley continues her breakthrough 2019 with her first ever sub-2:10 swim in the 200-meter fly.
Justin Fleagle Goes 55.1 In 100 Fly On Day 2 Prelims of YNats
Auglaize Mercer 18-year-old Justin Fleagle dropped more than a second to go 55.12 in the 100 fly, qualifying first on the opening morning session of YNats.
Hastings Doubles, Nonnenmacher Drops 57 Seconds To Open YNats
17-year-old Grace Hastings of ME Lyons pulled a double on the opening night of YNats, winning the 1500 free and helping her 200 free relay qualify first.
“Coaches are more organized and engaged. Swimmers are more engaged.”
Today, Commit Swimming just got even better. You can now format your workouts in Commit – bold, underline, change font size, etc.
Sun Prairie’s Cassidy Carey Commits to Illinois State University
McFarland Spartan Sharks Cassidy Carey has recently announced her commitment to Illinois University beginning in fall 2020.
Dressel, Divers Boudia and Schnell Named Finalists for Team USA Best of July
The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee announced the finalists for the Team USA Awards Best of July, including Caeleb Dressel.
Swim Across America Receives $2 Million Donation from Merck
Swim Across America announces that Merck is making a $2 million charitable contribution, allowing the non-profit to raise more funds for cancer research.
Check Out The Strong British & Australian Squads Racing At U.S. Nats
Take note of the foreign talent from Great Britain and Australia who will be taking on some of America’s best at this week’s U.S. Nationals.
