Previews & Recaps

2016 U.S. Open – Day 1 Prelims Live Recap

The 2016 U.S. Open got underway Tuesday morning with the preliminary heats of the women’s and men’s 200 fly and 100 free. The slower heats of Olympic distance events (w800, m1500) will begin this afternoon.

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Rio 2016 Olympic Preview: Phelps Out For Redemption In Men’s 200 Fly

Michael Phelps’ performances last year at US Nationals in San Antonio set up an epic battle that will take place in Rio next week with him, Chad Le Clos and Laszlo Cseh all vying for Olympic gold in the 200 fly.

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2016 U.S. Open Set to Begin Tomorrow in Minneapolis

The 2016 U.S. Open kicks off in Minneapolis, Minnesota tomorrow. Several several big names from both the domestic and international swimming communities (such as Arkady Vyatchanin, above) will compete for titles during the five-day meet.

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Rio 2016 Olympics Previews: U.S. Men Look to Reclaim 4×200 Relay Crown

Until last summer, Conor Dwyer and Team USA had owned the 4×200 relay internationally for more than a decade. They’ll have plenty of competition in Rio as they attempt to reclaim their title

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Pitzer, Dolan Top Austin Futures Championships Psych Sheet

Lauren Pitzer and Jack Dolan are among the top seeds on psych sheets for the 2016 Futures Championships in Austin, Texas.

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McTaggart, Jones Head Psych Sheets For College Park Futures

Early psych sheets have dropped for the USA Swimming Futures Championship in College Park, Maryland with NCAA standout Caroline McTaggart and highly-touted incoming freshman James Jones among the more recognizable names.

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Bishop, Dant Tie For 400 Free Title At YMCA Nationals Day 4

The YMCA national record book survived an all-out assault Saturday night, with swimmers rattling but not breaking 4 different records at YMCA Long Course Nationals Day 4.

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Leah Hayes Breaks 10 & Under NAG Record in 50 Freestyle

After capturing the NAG record in the 200 free last night, Hayes dropped 0.63 from her entry time to post a 28.33 and become the fastest 10 & Under girl in USA Swimming history in the 50 meter freestyle.

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Forbes and McHugh Break National Records on Day 3 of YMCA Nationals

2016 YMCA LONG COURSE NATIONALS June 27th-July 31st, 2016 Indianapolis, Indiana (IUPUI Natatorium) Live and on-demand video Photos Results (Note:…

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15-Year-Old Freya Anderson Nabs 54.73 100 Free In Sheffield

Freya Anderson won the women’s 100m freestyle (15 yrs) in a time just .01 shy of what it took her to win the event at 2016 European Junior Championships.

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Four Storylines, All the Links You Need For the 2016 U.S. Open

Bethany Galat will look to continue her momentum at the US Open after a breakout performance at the Olympic Trials.

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Rio 2016 Olympics Previews: Paltrinieri-Sun Showdown Leads Men’s 1500

Italy’s 21-year-old dynamic duo of Gabriele Detti (left) and Gregorio Paltrinieri have rocketed up the world distance rankings since 2012

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Redfern Scores S13 WR, Barrett Nabs Sub-49 1Free On Day 3 In Sheffield

Rebecca Redfern earned a new S13 100m breaststroke World Record, while Adam Barrett touched in 48.98 in the 100m freestyle on Day 3 of the 2016 British Summer Championships.

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Rio 2016 Olympic Previews: Australia Chasing WR in Women’s 400 Free Relay

As we head into the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, Australia looks like the team to beat in the women’s 4×100 free relay. This year, the Aussies have 3 women under 53 seconds, with Cate Campbell (52.06), Bronte Campbell (52.58), and Emma McKeon (52.80) sitting 1st, 2nd, and 4th in the World Rankings.

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Emmaline Peterson, Karl Bishop Repeat as YMCA 1500 National Champs

2016 YMCA Long Course Nationals June 27th-July 31st, 2016 Indianapolis, Indiana (IUPUI Natatorium) Live and on-demand video Photos Results The…

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