Justin Ress on Racing Mindset: “High hopes, low expectation”
He explained that once he’s behind the blocks, there’s nothing more he can do to prepare himself so he does his best to enjoy the moment and be present
Katharine Berkoff Clocks 58.01 100 Back, Becomes #5 Performer Of All-Time
On Friday night, Berkoff nearly became the fourth woman to break 58 seconds in the 100 back with her second-place swim at U.S. Nationals.
2023 U.S. Trials: Day 4 Finals Live Recap
Cal’s Ryan Murphy and Destin Lasco look to follow up their sweep of the 200 back with a 1-2 finish in the 100 back on Night 4 of U.S. Trials.
Regan Smith Breaks U.S Open Record In the 100 Back With A 57.71
Smith was just 0.05 seconds faster than his previous U.S. Open record time of 57.76 that was set at the 2022 World Championship trials.
Teagan O’Dell Swims 59.73 100 Backstroke to Become #7 15-16 All-Time
Teagan O’Dell won the 100 back ‘B’ final Friday night in Indy swimming a best time by 0.50 seconds to become the #7 15-16 girl ever in the event.
Russian Athlete Arrested in Poland on Accusations of Spying
A Russian hockey player for a first division Polish team was detained on spying charges, one of 14 people arrested from one espionage network.
Rex Maurer Moves Up to Fifth Fastest 17-18 All-Time Swimming A 3:48.18 400 Free
Rex Maurer improved upon his time from prelims to now be the fifth fastest 17-18 boy in the LCM 400 freestyle ever.
Bella Sims Swims 4:03.25 400 Freestyle To Become Fifth Fastest American Ever
Bella Sims posted a best time by over three seconds to finish second behind Katie Ledecky Friday night in Indianapolis.
U.S. Men’s 4×200 FR At 2016 SC Worlds Honored With Gold Medals Before Day 4 Finals
The U.S. men originally won silver, but got promoted to gold when Russia’s winning relay was disqualified in 2022 due to Artem Lubozov’s doping suspension.
Katie Grimes Drops 400 Freestyle, Isabel Ivey Out of 100 Backstroke ‘B’ Final
Katie Grimes and Isabel Ivey were the only swimmers to scratch on day 4, with Grimes out of the 400 free B-final and Ivey out of the 100 back B-final.
2022 ACC Champion Liberty Williams Announces Transfer To University Of Alabama
Williams will be a big replacement for Alabama’s Kensey McMahon, who was the 2023 NCAA champion in both the 500 and 1650 freestyle races.
Paris 2024 Aquatic Training Center Damaged by Fire During Protests
The company in charge of the Olympic construction sites in Paris, Solideo, said that buses parked outside the Aubervilliers Aquatic Center were set on fire.
2023 U.S. World Trials: Day 4 Finals Preview
American Record holder Ryan Murphy led the way in the men’s 100 back this morning and will look to add to his lineup in Worlds.
Even With Worlds Qualification Uncertain, Henry McFadden Made Big Strides At Nationals
Recent high school graduate McFadden’s mindset and learning experiences prepared him to race on the biggest stage of competitive swimming.
Katharine Berkoff: “I like the 50 back because you don’t really have to think”
Berkoff has transitioned to shorter events over her college career, saying the sprints are easier on her mind as well as her body.
