Tuggle Smashes Her 2nd 11-12 NAG Of The Day With 2:02 200 Free
Claire Tuggle broke another NAG, her second of the day, in the girls 11-12 200m freestyle.
What’s At Stake At 2017 U.S. Nationals/World Champ Trials?
In Olympic years, the stakes of the American national meet are pretty clear. But in the three years in between, it can be complicated to know exactly for what swimmers at nationals are racing for. To help simplify things, here’s our very bird’s-eye view of what’s on the line at this week’s U.S. National Championships.
Check Out The Full Schedule For 2017 U.S. Nationals
Check out the full schedule for the upcoming U.S. National Championships.
Claire Tuggle Breaks 26-Year-Old 11-12 NAG In Girls LC 400m Free
Claire Tuggle clocked 4:18.41 in the 400 free to shatter a 26-year-old NAG for 11-12 girls.
Seto Gets IM Revenge On Verraszto On Final Night Of Sette Colli
Yesterday Hungary’s David Verraszto crushed a time of 4:07.47 to take the men’s 400m IM, but Japan’s Daiya Seto had other plans for the sprint IM tonight in Rome.
Movie Producer Mark Vahradian: Life After Swimming in Hollywood
Mark Vahradian has deep swimming roots. He’s a Mission Viejo alum and former Division I IMer at Duke University. As a movie producer, he’s the real deal, producing tentpole franchises. See producer Vahradian and actor Josh Duhamel on the set of Transformers: The Last Knight.
Competitor Coach of the Month: Dave Durden, California
With U.S. Nationals still to come, the month of June has already been a banner one for Cal men’s coach Dave Durden.
Hardcore Swimmer of the Month: Madisyn Cox, Texas
With the caveat that World Champ Trials are still upcoming this month, there’s been no American swimmer with a bigger June explosion so far than Madisyn Cox.
Nicolo Martinenghi Lowers 100 Breast World Junior Record For 2nd Time
Nicolo Martinenghi lowered his own junior world record in the 100 breaststroke down to 59.31.
Pitt Secures Verbal Commitment from In-State Freestyler Madison Nalls
Eastern York High School’s Madison Nalls has verbally committed to swim for University of Pittsburgh in 2018-19.
California Bans University Travel To 8 States, Including Texas
Sport and politics may be intersecting in a new way in 2017, as the state of California has banned state employees (a banner that would include state-funded University athletic coaches) from using tax money to travel to states with laws considered discriminatory. The list of states currently stands at 8 and includes Texas, the largest of the contiguous United States.
Yuhan Tops 400 Free in 4:07 on Day 3 of Chinese Summer Nationals
Yuhan clocked in at 4:07.72, touching 5 seconds ahead of anyone else in the field.
2017 U.S. Trials Previews: Baker, Smoliga Lead Tight Pack in 100 Back
After Smoliga took the narrow win ahead of Baker at Olympic Trials, Baker turned the tables in Rio to win a silver medal while Smoliga finished 6th.
Serbia Wins Fifth Consecutive Water Polo World League Title
Water polo powerhouse Serbia grabbed their fifth consecutive FINA Water Polo World League title, and their 11th gold medal, this…
USA & Spain Find Success At FINA Synchro World Series
Spain’s Ona Carbonell grabbed two gold medals this weekend in Long Island (USA) at the sixth meet of the FINA…
