King, Smoliga & Murphy Add Names To U.S. Worlds Roster
Two more swimmers have likely locked themselves into 2019 World Championships roster spots by virtue of winning U.S. national titles in a stroke 50 event tonight: Lilly King and Olivia Smoliga.
2018 U.S. Nationals: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap
After tying her 50 fly American Record last night, Kelsi Dahlia will take on her signature 100 fly today.
Netherlands Wins European Women’s Water Polo Title
The Netherlands clinched the title for the first time since 1993: they beat Greece 6-4 to claim the nation’s 5th gold at the women’s European Water Polo Championships.
Bethany Galat is More Confident Than She’s Ever Been (Video)
2017 Worlds 200 breaststroker Bethany Galat of Texas A&M was 2nd in 2:23.32, retaining her spot in the 200 breast on the international team for USA
2018 U.S. Nationals: Kaliszak Scratch Bumps Mefford into 50 Bk A Final
Luke Kaliszak, the 7th seed, scratched out of the 50 back, bumping Cal’s Bryce Mefford into the A final.
Regan Smith: “I’ve really tried to improve my strength training” (Video)
After swimming a myriad of best times in numerous events over the last 3 days, Regan Smith attributes her success in part to increased strength training
Margo Geer Time Trials a 50 Free Before the Real Race on Sunday
Geer, who is already qualified for the Pan Pacs team thanks to a 3rd-place swim in the 100 free, would’ve had 3 days off were it not for Friday’s time trial.
Kelsi Dahlia Prepares for the 50 Fly like a 50 Free (Video)
Kelsi Dahlia, formerly Worrell, tied her American Record with a 25.48 as she dominated the race. With that, Dahlia earns the first roster spot for the 2019 World Championships
U.S. Nationals Day 3 Finals Preview: Michael Andrew’s Triple Threat Looms Large
19-year-old Michael Andrew, whose goal is to become the world’s fastest sprinter in all four stroke 50s, will compete in the fly, breast and back finals on Day 3 of 2018 U.S. Nationals.
Baker: “This has probably been the most fun summer I’ve ever had” (Video)
As a member of Team Elite – San Diego’s rapidly growing pro group, Kathleen Baker has had an extremely successful summer of hard work under David Marsh
Josh Prenot Keeps a Swim Journal on His Phone (Video)
Josh Prenot made his move, hitting the final turn under his own American Record pace. He fell just slightly off the pace on the final 50, touching just a tenth behind the mark in 2:07.28
Auburn Will Race Defending NCAA Champs Texas, Virginia in 2018-2019
Auburn will face both the 4-time defending men’s NCAA Champions Texas in January, and the University of Virginia, headed by Gary Taylor’s former colleague Todd Desorbo, in the 2018-2019 season.
2018 British Summer C’ships Day 4: Richards & Williams Back At It
Royal Wolverhampton School’s Matt Richards followed up his stellar 100m freestyle win last night with a victory in the men’s 15-year-old age group 100m butterfly.
Micah Sumrall Finds Inspiration in Allison Schmitt (Video)
After taking a break post-Rio, she’s made her comeback in full swing, winning by over a second in 2:22.06
Michael Andrew Ties Adam Peaty’s U.S. Open Record in 50 Breast
The swim also ties Andrew with Mark Gangloff as the second-fastest American in history.
