Previews & Recaps

2019 U.S. National Championships: Six* Stars of Night Two

It might be time for everyone to get acquainted with Kieran Smith; he’s now the second-fastest American in the 200m free this season.

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2019 U.S. National Championships: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

Teenage phenom Claire Tuggle headlines the women’s 200 free, but Worlds team member and Olympic Champion Allison Schmitt is also in the mix.

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Aussie Winnington Clocks Comeback 1:46.19 For 200 Free Gold At US Nats

After a turbulent Aussie World Trials, which rendered the 19-year-old off the Gwangju team, Elijah Winnington powered his way to 200m free gold at US Nats.

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Italian Summer Championships Day 1 Recap

Stefano Ballo took the men’s 200m free on night 1 of the 2019 Italian Summer Championships taking place in Rome this week.

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Schooling, Quah Zheng Wen To Race For Singapore At 2019 SEA Games

Joseph Schooling and Quah Zheng Wen are among Singapore’s largest-ever athletic roster for this year’s SEA Games in the Philippines.

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2019 U.S. National Championships: Day 2 Finals Preview

Night 2 of the 2019 U.S. National Championships includes finals of four events: the 200 free, 200 breast, 200 back, and women’s 4 x 100 free relay.

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2019 U.S. National Championships: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

Day 2 of the 2019 U.S. National Championships includes prelims of three events: the 200 freestyle, 200 breaststroke, and 200 backstroke.

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Marius Kusch Takes 100 Fly German National Title, While Teen Goerigk Wins 4IM

Marius Kusch led the way for German Nationals. The Team Elite-trained swimmer took the 100m fly gold after finaling in the event in Gwangju.

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Claire Tuggle Hits 4th Fastest 15-16 200 FR All-Time With 1:58.21

The time shed .37 seconds off her previous best, which she swam at last Summer’s Jr. Pan Pacs.

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Hetrick Goes 1:02.8 Back, Earns Two Top-3 Seeds On Day 3 Prelims of YNats

Last night’s 200 back champ, Bradford Y’s Paige Hetrick is the top qualifier by four tenths in the 100 back – and she’s not far off the YMCA National record.

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World Cup Begins Friday: Schedule, Prize Money, Event Lineup & More

Two-time defending series champ Sarah Sjostrom is absent in Tokyo, opening the door for five-time champ Katinka Hosszu of Hungary.

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2019 U.S. National Championships: Day 2 Prelims Preview

Day 2 of the 2019 U.S. National Championships includes prelims of three events: the 200 freestyle, 200 breaststroke, and 200 backstroke.

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2019 U.S. Nationals: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

We’ll see a Worlds team member in the men’s 200 fly as Justin Wright will be in the mix, but teenage star Luca Urlando looks like the man to beat in this one.

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At U.S. Nats, Lewis Burras Becomes 5th Fastest British 100 Freestyler Ever

British swimmer Lewis Burras just raced the 100m freestyle of his life en route to a time of 48.58 at U.S. Nats, marking his first time ever under 49 seconds.

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Smith Scratches 200 Back, Comerford/Flickinger 200 Free On Day 2 of US Nats

A lot of big names have scratched out of events on day 2 of U.S. Nationals, including world 200 back champ Regan Smith and a few high-seeds in the 200 free.

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