Martinenghi’s 59.0 Breast Split Helps Italy to 400 Mixed Medley Gold
Italy won by just over eight tenths at the finish, though, thanks to a huge 59.09 breaststroke leg from Martinenghi.
Pay Attention This Afternoon, Leah Smith in “Slower” Heats of 1500
Leah Smith will be swimming in the penultimate heat of the 1500 free, rather than the “faster” heat that will swim with finals tonight. Tune in at 4:30 pm ET.
Alexei Sancov Rips Moldovan 200 Free Record at Euro Jrs – 1:48.5
For context, his 1:48.52 would rank 10th all-time on the U.S. 17-18 lists, right between what Trey Freeman and Patrick Callan went Wednesday in Indianapolis at U.S. Worlds Trials.
Kathleen Baker, Conor Dwyer Scratch 200 IM B Finals on Nationals Day 5
Conor Dwyer’s scratch in the 200 IM B final tonight bumps up Michael Andrew from the C final. Swimming in the B final will give Andrew an automatic spot in the 200 IM at Junior Worlds.
In a Time Trial, Jack Conger Goes 1:47.50 200 Free
This was Conger’s 4th-best time ever, and a much better swim than he put forth on Wednesday in prelims.
11e Open de France à Chartres, Jour 1 : Record pour Efimova, doublé pour Hosszu
C’est la dernière ligne droite avant les Championnats du monde à Budapest pour l’Equipe de France, réunie à Chartres ce weekend pour le 11e Open de France.
Smoliga: “I was definitely gentle on my start this time” (Video)
Olivia Smoliga of the Athens Bulldogs gets her individual event in Budapest with a 2nd place finish in 59.17
Kolesnikov, Russia Dominating Day 4 Prelims of Junior Euros
Russia went to town at day 4 prelims of the European Junior Championships, taking top qualifying spots in five of ten events, including reigning junior world record-holder Kliment Kolesnikov in the 50 back.
Zane Grothe: “Sometimes I have to tell myself to look around” (Video)
After turning 1st at the 200, Grothe pulled away from Smith and Haas, clocking in at 3:44.43 to lower his personal best
Kathleen Baker: “I think i really mastered the details” (Video)
Cal’s Kathleen Baker put up a new meet & U.S. Open Record of 58.57 to win the women’s 100 back, improving her personal best that she posted winning the Olympic silver last year
Ledecky Out of 1500 on Day 5 of Nats, Will Still Have Worlds Spot
Katie Ledecky will not swim the 1500 free today, but her performance in the 800 and her world ranking still guarantee her spot in the event at Worlds.
Cody Miller: “That was a rollercoaster of a week” (Video)
Miller touched 2nd in 59.11 in the 100 Breast, earning him a berth on the World Championship team
Ledecky: “I didn’t set time goals for myself this year” (Video)
Katie Ledecky was gone from the gun in the women’s 400 free final, toying with world record pace the entire race
Championnats des Etats-Unis 2017, Jour 4 : Le retour de Matt Grevers
Matt Grevers s’est qualifié pour ses 4e Championnats du monde avec une belle victoire dans le 100 dos.
