Previews & Recaps

Urlando #2 All-Time in 15-16s, Levant #3 All-Time in 17-18s For 200 FL

A pair of teenagers put up historic age group swims in prelims of the men’s 200 fly at Nationals this morning: 16-year-old Gianluca Urlando moved to #2 all-time in the 15-16 age group while 18-year-old Jack Levant jumped to #3 all-time in the 17-18 bracket.

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2018 CAC Games Day 5: Dylan Carter Continues To Step Up

Dylan Carter broke 2 CAC Games Records on night 5 in Barranquilla.

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2018 U.S. Nationals Previews: Conger-Clark-Kalisz Rematch in 200 Fly

After an incredibly close finish at 2017 nationals, we’ll get to see a rematch between Jack Conger, Chase Kalisz, and Pace Clark in the 200 fly.

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Press Conferences + Pancakes: US Nationals Day 0 Highlights (Video)

I thought it might be nice for viewers to go over all of the press conferences, and pull my personal favorite highlights

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The Official 2018 SwimSwam U.S. Nationals Preview Index

Bookmark this page to stay on top of every race we preview and for a quick look at our top picks in each race.

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2018 U.S. Nationals Previews: Open Field Behind Margalis in 200 IM

The race for 2nd in the 200 IM has been blown open in light of recent events, but Olympic medalist Melanie Margalis remains the heavy favorite.

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2018 U.S. Nationals Previews: Franklin, Schmitt Go for 200 FR Comeback

There’s an obvious frontrunner in the American women’s 200 free field based on the past few seasons: distance superstar Katie Ledecky. Missy Franklin, the short course American Record holder, is looking to make a comeback though.

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2018 U.S. Nationals: Katie Ledecky Press Conference (Video)

Katie Ledecky rounded out the athletes that came to talk with the press today, and she gave us a gentle reminder. It’s not easy being Katie Ledecky

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2018 U.S. Nationals: Simone Manuel Press Conference (TYR Announcement)

Simone Manuel signed with TYR! Listen to what Simone has to say about that

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2018 British Summer C’ships Day 1: British Breaststroking Pride

Two-time Olympian Craig Benson threw down a new personal best, while 14-year-old Cameron Williams established a new British national age group record in the 100m breaststroke on day 1 of the 2018 British Summer Championships.

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2018 U.S. Nationals Preview: Open Water Upset For 2nd in Women’s 1500?

Leah Smith is the presumed runner-up in the women’s 1500, but with a handful of talented open water swimmers taking to the pool in Irvine, her position is in danger.

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2018 U.S. Nationals Preview: Adrian’s Trials Streak At Risk In 100 FR

Beginning in 2009, Nathan Adrian hasn’t lost the 100 freestyle at a U.S. selection meet. That streak goes on the line on Wednesday.

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2018 U.S. Nationals: Nathan Adrian Press Conference (Video)

Nathan had a lot to say about the current doping climate as well, claiming the US as truly holding it’s athletes accountable to the rules they have set into place

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2018 U.S. Nationals: Ryan Murphy Press Conference (Video)

Ryan Murphy gave the media some past, present, and future

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2018 U.S. Nationals: Chase Kalisz Press Conference (Video)

Chase Kalisz rolled through the media room and discussed his preparation leading into nationals.

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