The Official 2018 SwimSwam U.S. Nationals Preview Index
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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.
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.
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
2018 U.S. Nationals: Simone Manuel Press Conference (TYR Announcement)
Simone Manuel signed with TYR! Listen to what Simone has to say about that
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.
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.
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.
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
2018 U.S. Nationals: Ryan Murphy Press Conference (Video)
Ryan Murphy gave the media some past, present, and future
2018 U.S. Nationals: Chase Kalisz Press Conference (Video)
Chase Kalisz rolled through the media room and discussed his preparation leading into nationals.
2018 U.S. Nationals: Lilly King Press Conference (Video)
Lilly revealed that she isn’t all the way rested, and has been swimming with the junior national kids for the last couple weeks
2018 U.S. Nationals Preview: The Usual Suspects in the Men’s 50 Fly
American Record holder Caeleb Dressel leads an experienced pack of swimmers who’ll be competing in the 50 fly this week.
2018 CAC Games Day 4: Song Becomes Mexico’s 1st Sub-2:00 Backstroker
Andy Song fired off a new personal best 200m backstroke time, which makes him the first Mexican swimmer ever to clock a sub-2 minute mark in the event.
2018 U.S. Nationals Preview: Will Regan Smith Challenge In W 200 Fly?
Will the teenage backstroke phenom Regan Smith make a play in the 200 butterfly?
