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.
Miller, Dressel, Licon Skip Men’s 50 Breast Prelims
Olympians Cody Miller and Caeleb Dressel were no-shows for prelims of the men’s 50 breast along with National Teamer Will Licon.
Allison Schmitt Explains How Swimming Saved Her Life (Video)
Allison Schmitt cemented her comeback with a 1:55.82 for 2nd last night, and explained how swimming has been such an instrumental part of her mental health journey
Emma Weyant Drops 4, Jumps to #11 All-time, and Makes 400 IM A Final in Irvine
16-year-old Emma Weyant of Sarasota YMCA Sharks took another 4.45 seconds off a 3-week-old personal best and dominated her heat in the 400 IM on Friday morning.
American Junior Swimmer Tests Positive, Suspended Six Months
USADA has announced another doping suspension for an American swimmer, this time 17-year-old Jack Casey. Casey tested positive for the banned substance anastrozole at Winter Nationals last December and will serve a six-month suspension.
Michael Andrew Will Swim All 3 Prelims Races on Friday
Michael Andrew is all in for his back-to-back-to-back prelims session on Friday.
WR Watch? American Women’s 4×200 Free Relay Aggregate Time: 7:43.9
Based on the results of last night’s women’s 200 free, the American women could be in world record hunting mode come Pan Pacs, with an aggregate 4×200 free relay time of 7:43.90 – and that’s without Katie Ledecky or Leah Smith swimming their best times.
Katie Ledecky Explains Wearing a Practice Suit in Prelims (VIDEO)
Ledecky raced 200 free prelims Thursday in her practice suit after running out of racing suit backups.
Murphy: “I don’t need a certain swim to prove to myself that I’m good” (Video)
Murphy used a huge underwater to break ahead right off the wall after the flip, building a body-length lead to win it in 1:54.15
