Previews & Recaps

2023 U.S. Trials Previews: Momentum Versus Experience in the Men’s 200 IM

It’s an elite field at the top of the psych sheet, with three of the top seven US men all-time expected to swim this event later this week.

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2023 U.S. World Trials Preview: Douglass, King Set for Epic Battle in Women’s 200 Breast

Just like the 50 and 100 breaststroke races, the 200 breast features veteran Lilly King attempting to hold off the next generation of American talents.

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2023 U.S. Trials Previews: The Battle Between Berkoff and Smith in the 50 Back

After winning silver at last year’s World Championships, Katharine Berkoff looks primed to take to top spot in the women’s 50 backstroke.

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2023 U.S. World Trials Preview: Can Huske Fly By the Competiton in the 50?

American Record Holder Torri Huske looks to top the podium in the 50 Fly, an event that fields a lot of sprinting talent but also a lot of uncertainty.

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#letbellasprint: Manifesting a New Focus for Teen Swim Star Bella Sims?

Bella Sims from the Sandpipers of Nevada is a generational talent. But how does a swimmer so good choose what events they’ll specialize in?

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Youssef Ramadan Clocks 23.87 50 Fly At Virginia Commonwealth Games

Ramadan’s swim puts him within a tenth of his season best time he set at the Pro Swim Series in Mission Viejo this past May.

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13-Year-Old David Sammons Swims 2:12.03 200 IM At 67th Annual Eastern Invitational

Sammons’ swim in the 200 IM moves him to 10th this season for boys’ 13-14 age group, and 2nd so far among 13-year-old boys.

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2023 U.S. Trials Previews: Ledecky, Grimes Miles Ahead of the Field In Women’s 1500 Free

Katie Ledecky is in a class of her own in the women’s 1500, and until someone rises to challenge her, she’ll continue to be in her own category.

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2023 U.S. Trials Previews: Next Wave To Challenge Ledecky’s Reign In 200 Free

Katie Ledecky hasn’t lost the 200 free at a National Championship or selection meet since 2013, and she’ll need to be at her best to hold off the next crop.

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2023 U.S. Trials Previews: Murphy and Casas Run it Back in the Men’s 200…Back

At last spring’s International Team Trials, it was Ryan Murphy and Shaine Casas who finished first and second respectively, advancing to Worlds.

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2023 U.S. Trials Previews: Does The Dressel Dominance Continue In Men’s 50 Free?

Caeleb Dressel has been the world’s best in the 50 free since 2017, but his recent leave of absence puts that reign into question this summer.

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2023 CAC Games: Mexico Leads Overall Medal Table Through Day 2

Jorge Iga of Mexico helped his nation’s men’s 4x100m free and 4x200m free relays grab gold through the first 2 days of the 2023 CAC Games.

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2023 U.S. Trials Previews: Specialists Fallon, Foster To Push Fink In Men’s 200 Breast

Nic Fink is the current face of American men’s breaststroke. In the 200 breast, he’ll be pressured from 200 specialists Jake Foster and Matt Fallon.

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Harvard Commit Eric Lee Swims 3:49.01 400 IM (SCY) At 2023 Scarlet Summer Blast

Lee’s performance in the 400 IM would have made him the fastest performer at this future school by over six seconds this year.

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15-Year-Old Gavin Keogh Hits 2:02.33 200 Back At 2023 CSI Long Course Open

Keogh’s performance in the 200 back moves him to 49th all-time in the age group, while in the 100 back he now sits at 82nd.

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