2018 U.S. Nationals: Day 1 Distance Heats Live Recap
This afternoon will bring 6 heats each of the women’s 800 free and men’s 1500 free, while the 7th and fastest heat will swim with finals.
Katie Ledecky Scratches 100 Free Final on Day 1 of U.S. Nationals
Katie Ledecky elected not to swim the 100 free final on Day 1 of U.S. Nationals, allowing her to focus on the 800 free that takes place 27 minutes later.
2018 U.S. Nationals: Day 1 Prelims Live Recap
Star sprinters Caeleb Dressel and Nathan Adrian headline the men’s 100 free, while the 200 fly brings in Jack Conger, Chase Kalisz, and Pace Clark for a rematch.
2018 British Summer C’ships: Young Guns Strike Again
Two additional breaststroke age group records were broken as the British Summer Championships continue in Sheffield this week. Archie Goodburn, left, was one of the gold medalists this evening in Sheffield.
Gretchen Walsh Goes 54.38, Fastest 15-Year-Old 100 FR In U.S. History
15-year-old Gretchen Walsh continues to impress, putting up the fastest time ever by an American 15-year-old in the 100 free.
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.
2018 CAC Games Day 5: Dylan Carter Continues To Step Up
Dylan Carter broke 2 CAC Games Records on night 5 in Barranquilla.
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.
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
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.
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.
